2. 2 | 03/08/2022
Housekeeping
&
Ground Rules
Housekeeping
- Fire Alarms
- Mobile Phones
- Toilets
Group Rules
- Respect each others opinions
- Please do not interrupt each other
- Confidential
- Thumbs up
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Knowledge of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Recognition of the Signs and Symptoms of PTSD
Recognition of the physical effects of PTSD
Understanding of what support you can provide
Understanding of Active Listening
Awareness of the treatment for PTSD
Awareness of what support PHT can offer
Learning
Intentions
4. 4 | 03/08/2022
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a
type of anxiety disorder which may develop
after being involved in, or after witnessing,
traumatic events
Mind.org.uk
Definition
PTSD has been around for years and was called ‘Shell Shock’
5. 5 | 03/08/2022
Acute Stress Disorder – it is perfectly normal to suffer anxiety
after a traumatic event, this usually lasts between 2-3 weeks
NB// it is normal to feel upset straight after a traumatic event
If symptoms persist for longer then you may be suffering from
Post Traumatic Stress disorder
Anxiety
6. 6 | 03/08/2022
Q 2 million people in the UK are affected by PTSD
A True
Q 1 in 2 of those living with PTSD get treatment
A False, it is in fact 1 in 4
Q 2 in every 3 people who develop problems get better within a few
weeks
A True
Q A third of adults will recover within 3 months, while some will be
affected for much longer
A False, It is half
Q Men are twice as likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder
as women
A False, women are twice as likely to be diagnosed
Q Up to 4 in 5 with PTSD also have other mental health conditions
A True
Statistics
True or False
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Emotionally Numb
Lose of interest
Nightmares
Flashbacks
Vivid and upsetting
memories
Anxious
Avoid being reminded of the
event
What are the
signs and
symptoms of
PTSD ?
Increased Arousal
•Difficulty in getting off to
sleep
•Being irritable, which
include outbursts of anger
•Difficulty in concentrating
•Increased Vigilance
•Being more easily startled
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Palpitations, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, flushing
Hyperventilation
Dizziness, headache, sweating, tingling and numbness
Choking, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, urinary frequency
and diarrhoea
Muscle aches and pains, restlessness, tremor and shaking
Physical Effects
I live with PTSD
9. 9 | 03/08/2022
Keep a look out for behavioural changes, such as taking
time off from work
Look out for mood changes such as anger or irritability
Provide a sympathetic ear and ask general questions
Don’t force the person to talk, if they want to talk listen and
be supportive
Normalise their reactions
How can you
help?
10. 10 | 03/08/2022
5 Key Active
Listening Skills
Individual
Pay Attention
Show that
you’re
listening
Provide
feedback
Non-
judgemental
Respond
appropriately
Activity
11. 11 | 03/08/2022
Take care of themselves – do things they enjoy
Get lots of rest, avoid alcohol or other drugs
Monitor themselves for declining mental health
Identify sources of support, tell others when they need
something
Encourage
them to…..
14. 14 | 03/08/2022
Aquilis Counselling Service – They will offer EMDR if they feel
it is required
Debriefing Sessions for teams or individuals
Mental Health First Aiders
Care first offer
-Telephone counselling 24/7 Tel 0800174319
-Manager support 24/7 Tel 0800174319
-Information Support Mon-Fri 0800-2000 (support offered the
same as the Citizen Advice Bureau)
Occupational Health
Will support with recommending adjustments in the workplace
Wellness Recovery Action Plan – is bookable via ESR
As a Trust…..
