Trauma and PTSD Support Group

Trauma and PTSD Support Group

The support group is intended for anyone who, as a result of childhood or adult trauma, is experiencing ongoing mental health challenges that are negatively impacting their ability to function in their day to day lives, or to engage in or sustain long-term relationships. Carers are invited to contact the administrator to discuss possible attendance


Each MHFA Support Group is free.

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NOTE


We are pleased to announce that due to high demand, the Trauma and PTSD Support Group will now be held twice a month starting August 2024.


  • Online Session: Second Tuesday of each month via Zoom, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Face-to-Face Session: Fourth Monday of each month at the MHFA, 5:00pm - 6:30pm


You are welcome to attend either. We look forward to your continued participation and support.


For new attendees, note that our support group sessions are run by experienced facilitators many of whom also have lived experience of mental illness. Facilitators guide the group and spark discussions on topics including mental health techniques and strategies, day to day challenges and management, work, family and relationships and mental health education.


Session 1: Online Trauma and PTSD Support Group

Schedule

Every second Tuesday of the month

5:00pm - 6:00pm (Melbourne Time)

Virtual on Zoom

How to attend a online session?


Online sessions are conducted on Zoom.


Meeting Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88693186672?pwd=UEdoS09kRHd2TDV5UnJ4QVJ2eDRPZz09


Meeting ID: 886 9318 6672        

Passcode: 733997


Trouble accessing Zoom? Click here


Session 2: Trauma and PTSD Support Group (Face to Face)

Schedule
Every fourth Monday of the month

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Mental Health Foundation Australia

How to get there?


Face-to-Face sessions are conducted at the Mental Health Foundation Australia located at G1, 10 Yarra Street, South Yarra VIC 3141.    


If you plan to attend in-person, public transport is the easiest way to access the Wellness Hub. Private parking is available in the area- please be aware of closing times. 

Troubleshooting tips for Online Meetings:


  • If you are having trouble connecting you could try clearing your browser cache.
  • There are instructions for this for Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari.
  • You could also try restarting the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device.
  • Zoom do offer some technical support with a knowledge base and customer support.


Unfortunately the MHFA can do very little to assist with connection issues as Zoom is a 3rd party application and out of our control.

The goals of the group are:


  • To provide a safe, supportive and confidential environment where each person’s story can be told without fear of judgement or condemnation, and 
  • To provide each person with the knowledge and practical tools they need to manage mental health and/or social challenges and regain a level of control over their lives.
Dianne - Headshot

Dianne Simboro, Trauma and PTSD Support Group Facilitator


Dianne Simboro is a Recovery Coach, Behavioural Profiler and Hypnotherapist. After more than two decades of lived experience of family violence and then ten years of professional experience, she established Family Violence Mindset Solutions to teach women how to release the layers of trauma and conditioning in the survivor’s mindset.

 

Before her abusive marriage Dianne travelled around Australia and through many countries overseas on a working holiday which lasted over ten years. There were a number of traumatic and life-threatening experiences, after which she says she had to pioneer her own path of recovery because there was no-one who could provide her with the necessary support at that time. “Through my own experience I found out what worked for me and now I share that with others.”

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