Domestic Violence Program

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Domestic Violence

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviour used by one person to control another in a relationship. It can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation.

If you’re experiencing domestic violence, knowing that help is available is important. You have the right to feel safe and respected in your relationship, and there are steps you can take to protect yourself and get support.

Types of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence can take many forms, including:

Physical abuse: hitting, slapping, kicking, or choking
Sexual abuse: forcing or pressuring someone to engage in sexual activity without their consent
Emotional abuse: using insults, threats, or intimidation to control someone’s behaviour
Financial abuse: controlling someone’s finances or preventing them from accessing money or resources
Stalking: following or harassing someone, either in person or online

If you’re experiencing any of these types of domestic violence, seeking help as soon as possible is essential.

Resources for Domestic Violence in Queensland, Australia

If you’re experiencing domestic violence in Queensland, Australia, many resources are available to help you. Some of these resources include:

DV Connect: DV Connect is a statewide telephone service that provides crisis counselling, support, and information for people affected by domestic and family violence. You can call them 24/7 on 1800 811 811.
Women’s Legal Service Queensland: Women’s Legal Service provides free legal advice and representation to women in Queensland who are experiencing domestic and family violence. Contact them on 1800 957 957 or visit their website at www.wlsq.org.au.
Men’s Line Australia: Men’s Line is a national telephone and online support, information, and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. You can call them on 1300 789 978 or visit their website at www.mensline.org.au.
1800RESPECT: 1800RESPECT is a national telephone and online counselling service for people affected by domestic and sexual violence. You can call them on 1800 737 732 or visit their website at www.1800respect.org.au.

Remember, you are not alone. These resources are here to help you, and there are people who care about your safety and well-being.

Learn About Our Positive Mental Health Training Program

Also includes overviews of Domestic Violence and Workplace Bullying

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Phone: (07) 3822 1405

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Alliance Psychology & Trauma Consultants
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Wellington Point QLD 4160

Developing Resilience to Domestic Violence

Positive Mental Health Program Overview

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Chronic abuse puts individuals at risk of developing mental and physical problems as a result of chronic stress.
Survivors of Domestic Violence (DV) often find daily life events difficult to manage.
Day-to-day life events can make individuals vulnerable to developing emotional and medical problems due to the nature of stress.
Some positive behaviours can reverse the deleterious effects of stress and create buffers to enable individuals to remain resilient or develop resilience. (self-esteemv- confidence)
Certain stress hormones and neurotransmitters(brain chemicals) are responsible for the vulnerability associated with chronic stress and promote the development of mental health problems(together with genetic influences)
The development of resilience is a process involving making changes in behaviour, thinking/beliefs and emotion.
This program provides detailed technical information about Stress and Resilience.
This information may or may not be relevant for all individuals.
The program provides exercises to complete in your own time and schedule.
The program provides detailed information- forms – guides – and exercises that individuals can use to monitor and track progress.
The information is presented in PowerPoint style.

Program Inclusions:

learn about our Positive Mental Health Training Program

Also includes overviews of Domestic Violence and Workplace Bullying

Training Program

Step into Positive Mental Health

This Training Program provides detailed technical information about Stress and Resilience.

Individuals can develop/learn resilience.

Stress is a major cause of vulnerability and inhibits an individual’s capacity to develop resilience.

Transforming stressful experiences into opportunities for growth

The development of Resilience is a process involving changes in behaviour, thinking and beliefs, as well as emotions.

You may learn more about managing Stress and developing Resilience with the “Step into Positive Mental Health Program” >