Managing Trauma Lecture by Peter Horton

The Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria Presents
Managing Trauma: A Seminar on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Response

Presented by Peter Horton, Psychologist and CEO of Trauma Center Australia

Overview:

This presentation will be of interest for anyone wishing to learn more about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma. Specifically, the session will cover:

• What is trauma and PTSD
• What are the symptoms of PTSD and trauma
• A model of trauma
• Short term intervention for trauma
• Psychological first aid

The session will be presented in seminar format with interactive participation and involvement from attendees.

Peter Horton is a registered Psychologist and is the CEO of the Trauma Centre of Australia, a Victorian based psychology firm specialising in trauma and critical incident response. He has more than 20 years experience working with victims of trauma and sufferers of PTSD. He also has over 10 years experience as a teacher and lecturer and has previously worked as a school counsellor, as well as being Head Clinician at Davidson Trahire Corpsych, an organisational psychology firm providing trauma counselling. Peter is also an addictions expert, particularly gambling, eating disorders and drugs of abuse; he was employed as a Senior Clinician at Odyssey House Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre for a number of years.

Tuesday 3rd May 2011
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Kew Library (Phyllis Hore Room)
Corner Cotham Rd. & Civic Dr., Kew VIC, Melway Ref 45 / D6

Cost:
$20.00 ADAVIC members
$10.00 Non-Members

Bookings:
Phone: ADAVIC (03) 9853 8089
Email: adavic@adavic.org.au
Website: www.adavic.org.au

Proceeds from this event help to maintain ADAVIC services

Bookings essential!!!