Clinical practice Archives - Phoenix Australia

Proactive practitioners can reduce the effects of bushfire trauma

March 26, 2020
Clinical practice, Disaster mental health

It is easy to lose sight of the impacts that the recent bushfires had on thousands of people, now that everyone is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Practitioners should be alert for signs that patients are experiencing the after-effects of bushfire trauma.

Understanding posttraumatic nightmares

September 23, 2019
Clinical practice, News, Research, Research Articles

Research into the effectiveness of “rescripting” dreams suggests that posttraumatic nightmares are actually a range of different phenomena, opening up the possibility of targeted treatments A common symptom of…

A huge loss – Dr Francine Shapiro, founder of EMDR, has passed away

June 19, 2019
Clinical practice, News

We are saddened to learn of the death of Dr Francine Shapiro, founder of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

The legacy of the Anzacs

April 18, 2019
Anzac Centre, Clinical practice, Veteran and Military

Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most revered national occasions, marking the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I.…

Dedicated mental health advice line for people supporting flood affected Queenslanders

March 7, 2019
Clinical practice, Disaster mental health, Media, News

Phoenix Australia – Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health will provide a free advice line on mental health for people working directly with flood affected Queenslanders showing signs of distress or…

An engaging, challenging, and inspiring two days

August 24, 2018
Anzac Centre, Clinical practice, Events, News, Research, Veteran and Military

The Military and Veteran Mental Health: Innovations in Treatment Practitioner Forum 2018 delivered an engaging, challenging, and inspiring program. Read our review of the two days.

New Practitioner Support Service to assist in veteran mental health treatment

July 31, 2018
Anzac Centre, Clinical practice, Events, Veteran and Military

The Centenary of Anzac Centre's Practitioner Support Service was launched on Friday 27th July 2018 by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, The Hon Darren Chester MP.

RESTORE trial launching nationally

May 17, 2018
Clinical practice, Research

The RESTORE PTSD treatment trial is recruiting veterans and current serving members of the ADF, with new sites in Adelaide, Canberra, Darwin, Perth, Rockingham and Townsville, in addition to existing sites in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Master classes: Barbara Rothbaum & Marylène Cloitre

April 17, 2018
Clinical practice, Events, Veteran and Military

Master classes with Professors Barbara Rothbaum and Marylène Cloitre 27 July 2018, Melbourne

Minister Tehan Launches Centenary Of Anzac Centre

The Centenary of Anzac Centre – Improving veteran mental health

September 19, 2017
Clinical practice, Events, Research, Veteran and Military

The Centenary of Anzac Centre will improve mental health care for veterans. It comprises a treatment research collaboration and a nationwide support service for practitioners who treat veterans. The Anzac Centre was launched on Friday 15th September 2017.

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