What are you doing next Sunday 27 Jun at noon?

It’s the next get-together of the Canberra PTSD Support Group, and we’d love to see you there!

Don’t be fooled by the grey weather, because we do have a wet weather space which is warm and dry.

Organised by Picking Up The Peaces and the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT, the support group is for anyone experiencing PTSD, or caring for someone with PTSD.

We have received great feedback after the last couple of gatherings, with great attendance even in these cooler months.  Several individuals have been saying just how much more empowered they are feeling after discussing common issues, and just how good it is to realise they are not alone, that there are others who understand.

We will meet at the VV&VF premises at 9 Burkitt St, Page, over a barbeque lunch in the Garden of Peace or indoors if it is a little bleak.  We will continue to share and get to know one another and our challenges, and discuss how best the support group can continue to serve members’ needs.

Families with children are welcome. There is plenty of room to play, and some equipment.

Date:  Sunday 27 June 10
Time:  11.30 am for a noon barbeque
Venue:  VV&VF Stephen King Memorial Center, 9 Burkitt St, Page
Map:  http://www.whereis.com/?id=22CF14941049EE
Cost:  A BBQ lunch will be available for $10 a head.

Further information: 6255 1599 or info@pickingupthepeaces.org.au

Please invite anyone you think might be interested.

Regards,

Richard

The first get-together of the Canberra PTSD Support Group attracted people of all ages and backgrounds to a most enjoyable barbeque lunch on Sunday.

Jointly sponsored by Picking Up The Peaces and the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT, those present decided to meet regularly, for a noon BBQ on the last Sunday of each month. Venue will be the Garden of Peace at the VV&VF premises at 9 Burkitt St, Page, ACT.

The idea is to provide an environment where people facing similar challenges can get together, provide mutual support, and share helpful insights, resources and experiences with others who understand. We hope it will also allow individuals to take the steps necessary to make positive changes in their lives.

Feedback included comments such as:

• “most impressed and grateful”,
• “At last, it’s starting to make sense. Thank you!”
• “good to know that my situation was immediately understood without my having to go through the third degree, explaining the whole story or going through an advanced problem solving session. The hug was nice too!”
• “I am kicking myself for missing it… So I plan to come to the [next ones]“
• “I’ll be referring several people to this group.”

If The PTSD Support Group interests you and you want more information, contact PUTP or VV&VF, or pop your email address in one of the forms on this site and we’ll send a reminder before the next get-together.

Regular meetings are held in between the get-togethers, and anyone interested in PTSD is welcome. VV&VF also conducts men’s and women’s activities Monday to Friday – more details at http://www.vvfact.org.au