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TraumaΒ & Identity

Trauma changes us

If you're a frontline worker or are looking for resources for occupational trauma,Β then head to our new website.

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Trauma creates change, and not always the change that we want.

Recovery is about reclaiming your agency.

At The Psych Collective, we want to share some thoughts with you about recovering from trauma.

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PTSD: take back control of anger and terror

Dr Al Griskaitis explains how to use the Mammalian Dive Reflex to shut down PTSD red alert symptoms fast. A practical physiology hack for anger


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Most DVA mental health claims fail due to poor linkage to service. Learn how to structure stressors, meet SoP criteria, and avoid rejection.


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We can lose our senses when we are distressed. When overwhelmed with rage, terror or distress we enter a state whereby rational thinking is sometimes.


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Dr Al Griskaitis breaks down how psychiatric medications affect mood, motivation and arousal using the Five Dials framework..


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ED is common in military personnel with PTSD, anxiety and depression. Dr Al Griskaitis breaks down the anxiety cycle and practical steps to regain


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Dr Al Griskaitis explores how cognitive rigidity prolongs PTSD suffering and what research says about training mental flexibility to support trauma


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PTSD causes emotional fatigue so anger can easily come out. It's like being possessed by a family-wrecking demon. Read more.


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In this blog, you will find out how PTSD causes bruxism.


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Living with PTSD and BPD means living with intense emotions and triggers abound. In this blog, we learn strategies to improve sensitivity and resilience of those living with the condition.


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Understanding the 3 Traits of Highly Manipulative People


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What's traumatic for someone may not be traumatic for another. Learn more about PTSD from cumulative trauma in the services and workplaces.


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The HOW, WHAT and WHY of PTSD.


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Recovery from PTSD happens in 4 stages.


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The root cause of trauma are broken down into 4 categories


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Learn about which parts of the brain hold the key to treating trauma


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Some people are born with a hypersensitive temperament. Let me explain...


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The DSM criteria aren't very helpful on this. Check out our version instead.


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The fear of rejection stops some people from making friends. We explain why.


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Learn more about what makes up your personality factors.


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Tell me who you are, who you really, really are.


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