6-Week Trauma Recovery Program (PTSD Support)
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Delivered by Sisu Canberra
Format: 1 session per week (half-day, 3–3.5 hours) over 6 weeks
A structured, trauma-informed program designed to support individuals experiencing symptoms associated with PTSD. This program integrates psychological education, nervous system regulation, and gentle, body-based practices to support recovery, reconnection, and resilience over time.
All sessions are facilitated by Lia, our Registered Psychologist, Camille, our Trained Poly-Vagal Coach and Amy, our Trauma-Informed Yoga & Meditation Instructor, ensuring both clinical integrity and practical relevance.
Program Overview
This 6-week series is designed to:
Build understanding of trauma and its impact
Develop practical nervous system regulation skills
Support reconnection with the body in a safe, gradual way
Reduce symptoms such as hyperarousal, shutdown, and emotional overwhelm
Strengthen long-term coping and recovery pathways
Each session combines education, discussion, movement, and guided meditation, with a strong emphasis on choice, safety, and pacing.
Weekly Structure (Half-Day Format)
Each session follows a consistent, predictable structure to support safety and familiarity:
Welcome & check-in
Gentle grounding or movement practice
Psychoeducation session (led by psychologist)
Break
Applied nervous system regulation practices
Guided meditation / integration
Reflection & close
Weekly Themes
Week 1: Understanding Trauma & Safety
What PTSD is and how trauma impacts the brain and body
Establishing safety, choice, and personal boundaries
Introductory grounding practices
Week 2: The Nervous System & Survival Responses
Fight, flight, freeze, and shutdown responses
Recognising personal patterns
Gentle regulation techniques to stabilise activation
Week 3: Building Regulation Skills
Practical tools to manage overwhelm and anxiety
Breathwork and body-based regulation
Developing a personal “toolkit” for daily use
Week 4: Reconnecting with the Body
Understanding disconnection and avoidance
Trauma-informed yoga for safe embodiment
Moving at your own pace with choice and control
Week 5: Managing Triggers & Emotional Responses
Identifying triggers and early warning signs
Strategies to respond rather than react
Strengthening emotional regulation capacity
Week 6: Integration, Resilience & Moving Forward
Consolidating skills and insights
Building sustainable wellbeing practices
Creating a personalised ongoing support plan
Key Features
Trauma-informed, evidence-based approach
Delivered by qualified professionals
Emphasis on safety, choice, and participant autonomy
No prior yoga or meditation experience required
Adaptable for different comfort levels and needs
Program Outcomes
Participants may experience:
Improved understanding of trauma and its effects
Increased ability to regulate stress responses
Reduced intensity of PTSD-related symptoms
Greater sense of safety and connection in the body
Practical tools for ongoing recovery
Important Note
This program is designed as a supportive, skills-based intervention and does not replace individual therapy. Participants with complex needs may be encouraged to engage in additional one-on-one psychological support alongside the program.
Suitable For
Individuals experiencing symptoms of PTSD or trauma-related stress
Workplaces supporting staff following critical incidents
Organisations prioritising long-term psychological wellbeing