March 22nd, 2010
Next Sunday at noon… are you available?
It’s the second get-together of the Canberra PTSD Support Group, and we’d love to see you there!
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 received great feedback after the first gathering, with several individuals saying they felt empowered after discussing common issues, and how good it was to realise they are no longer 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 we can get to know one another and our challenges, and discuss how best the support group can serve members’ needs.
Families with children are welcome. There is plenty of room to play, some equipment, and free icecream for the kids.
We even have a couple of guest speakers who will provide support information.
Date: Sunday 28 March
Time: 11.30 am for a noon barbeque
Venue: VV&VF Stephen King Memorial Centre, 9 Burkitt St, Page
Map: http://www.whereis.com/?id=22CF14941049EE
Cost: The get-together is Free.
A BBQ lunch will be available for those who would like a feed – $10 a head for adults, children free.
Further information: 6255 1599 or info@pickingupthepeaces.org.au
Please invite anyone you think might be interested.
regards
Laurie Drake
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March 7th, 2010
We’re compiling a list of GP doctors, counsellors and other professionals who are aware of and understand PTSD. If you’ve had positive experiences with a health, counselling or welfare professional in relation to PTSD, please let us know, and we’ll take it from there.
Likewise, if you are a professional interested in treating trauma-related issues, please let us know.
info@pickingupthepeaces.org.au
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March 3rd, 2010
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
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