Trauma refers to any situation or experience that distorts or damages an individual’s sense of security or safety. Trauma can arise from a variety of unpleasant and disturbing situations, ranging from one-off events to ongoing and relentless experiences like abuse and manipulation.

Traumatic events typically cause an individual extreme or ongoing stress. Perceived threats or emotional experiences can be just as damaging as lived experiences.

The negative effects of trauma may go unnoticed by individuals for many years, causing unhealthy behavioural patterns and disruptive emotions. The relationship between past and present experiences may not ever be connected without safe and supportive treatment from a qualified therapist.

Types of Traumatic Events

Once-off traumatic events are those that occurred at a single point in time. These events may include natural disasters, a car accident, a violent attack or accident or life threatening situation (like drowning).

Relentless or ongoing trauma is often deep-rooted. Ongoing or relentless trauma is an experience that was prolonged over a significant period of time, and regularly compromised a person’s sense of safety and security. These events are often pertaining to manipulation, abuse or neglect, like domestic violence or bullying.

 

Signs & Symptoms of Trauma

Trauma may be an underlying cause of mental health concerns, like depression or anxiety, or other compulsive behaviours like substance misuse, gambling or overspending. Spending time exploring your life experiences with your qualified psychologist can help you establish the root cause of your unhelpful behaviours or unpleasant emotions.

Other symptoms include:

  • Inability to form close relationship with emotional and/or physical depth;
  • Avoidance strategies, especially pertaining to conflict, specific locations or activities;
  • Regular “out of body” experiences;
  • Emotional numbness, disconnection, apathy or depressive like symptoms;
  • Sensitive mood, panic attacks or anxiety;
  • Guilt, shame or self-blame for undesirable life circumstances or unpleasant emotions;
  • Fear inducing memories or flashbacks;
  • Substance misuse, such as regular or excessive alcohol use, illicit drug use or prescription medication dependency.

Trauma Treatment at The Banyans

Trauma is a common response to an abnormal event. With a properly trained therapist, you can engage in a highly effective treatment program that will help you process and heal from your traumatic experience at your own pace. The Banyans offers a number of trauma-specific therapy approaches, such as:

– Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
– Eye movement sensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
– Expressive therapies like neurologic music therapy and art therapy
– Equine therapy

Freedom from trauma is always possible.

 

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TRAUMA RECOVERY PROGRAM BENEFITS
  • Holistic approach to therapy equips individuals with the skills and strategies for long-term management and recovery.
  • ‘One-on-one’ treatment for focused recovery, guaranteed privacy and confidentiality.
  • Onsite EAGALA equine-assisted therapy, as well as ancillary therapies (such as music therapy and art therapy) are shown to greatly benefit trauma recovery.
  • Multidisciplinary team work collaboratively providing wrap-around care for each guest.
  • Psychiatry and psychology sessions facilitate deep insight into underlying factors contributing to mental health conditions with tools for ongoing treatment.
  • Psychiatrists and medical specialists provide support and supervision of medication changes. Medications are closely monitored and altered if necessary.
  • Regular sessions with multiple therapists and modalities to ensure strong therapeutic relationships and benefits, spanning psychology, nutrition and physical exercise.
  • Advanced genetic testing underlies individually designed nutritional plans based on deficiencies, intolerances and preferences*.
  • Regular sessions with registered psychologists and degree-qualified health practitioners including nutritionist/dietitian, equine therapist*, yoga therapist, exercise physiologist, and art therapist*.
  • 24/7 support staff trained in mental health first aid. Round-the-clock support staff for emotional support*.
  • Onsite nurses, chefs and support staff*.

 

*Depends on program selected.

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Therapies for Trauma Recovery

Medical Support

Regular consultations with General Practitioners, Psychiatrists & Registered Nurses.

Psychological Therapies

Regular psychological therapy with degree-qualified professionals to address underlying causes of your experience.

Emotional Therapies

Engage in evidence-based & emerging therapies, including equine-assisted therapy, art therapy & neurologic music therapy.

Physical Therapies

Tailored sessions with your exercise physiologist and yoga therapist, and swim in our infinity magnesium pool.

Nutritional Therapies

Personalised nutrition plan and supplement regime developed by a qualified nutritionist & based on advanced testing.

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Our Trauma Treatment Team

 

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Recovery from Trauma

Traumatic life events can leave deep psychological or emotional wounds, regardless of an individual’s previous history. The ongoing effects of trauma can be distressing and disruptive to a person’s lifestyle, health and wellbeing if comprehensive therapeutic support is not received.

 

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Onsite psychiatrist and medical specialist for thorough medical support and supervision

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Daily therapeutic appointments with psychologists, ancillary therapists and support staff

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24/7 support from trained mental health staff ensures safety, security and care

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Focused, personalised treatment to ensure effective, measurable results

Private One-on-One Therapy & Tailored Program

Each bespoke program at The Banyans is designed to help people with their unique experience and needs. We understand the highly sensitive nature of trauma and the personal processing that must occur for long-term restoration and healing. All therapy at The Banyans is entirely one-on-one, with no group therapy – ensuring the space, safety and confidentiality required for honesty and openness.

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EAGALA Equine-Assisted Therapy

The Banyans is home to equine therapy horses and an EAGALA-certified equine therapy program. The EAGALA model of equine therapy is run onsite by our highly experienced equine therapists. Equine therapy has shown remarkable results in assisting individuals experiencing trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.

An equine therapy sessions at The Banyans with Dr Anja Kriegeskotten

Multimodal Therapy Program

The multimodal therapy program at The Banyans means that guests engage in an intense and busy therapeutic program each week with a variety of registered therapists and health professionals. Spanning medical practice, psychiatry, psychology, physical exercise, nutrition, music therapy, art therapy and mindfulness practices, guests approach their experience from multiple perspectives to gain coping skills and long-term restoration.

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Effective Psychological Treatments for Trauma

The highly qualified psychologists and psychiatrists at The Banyans have extensive experience in trauma-specific therapy modalities, including eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), brainspotting, EAGALA assisted equine therapy, and cognitive processing therapy.

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Residential Programs

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Tailored treatment plans delivered entirely one-on-one for focused recovery. Treating mental health, addiction & eating disorder concerns.

Live-in treatment up to 12 weeks

Brisbane hinterland

Multidisciplinary team, evidence-based program

Day Programs

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Flexible & focused programs to prioritise your wellbeing while balancing life. Treating mental health, addiction, eating disorders & workplace wellbeing.

1 day per week, up to 8 weeks

Bowen Hills Luxury Facility

Multidisciplinary team, evidence-based program

Online Programs

The Banyans Online Program

Gain access to The Banyans industry-leading programs from anywhere in the world via our digitally delivered Online Programs.

Flexible schedule over 14 – 28 days 

Anywhere in the world

Multidisciplinary team, evidence-based program

NDIS Programs

Short-term accommodation, respite & therapy with allied health practitioners. Working together with participants & their support teams to achieve program goals.

Short-term accommodation & respite up to 2 weeks

Brisbane hinterland

For plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants

Residential Programs

Tailored treatment plans delivered entirely one-on-one for focused recovery. Treating mental health, addiction & eating disorder concerns.

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Live-in treatment up to 12 weeks

Brisbane hinterland

Multidisciplinary team, evidence-based program

Day Programs

Flexible & focused programs to prioritise your wellbeing while balancing life. Treating mental health, addiction, eating disorders & workplace wellbeing.

Image of The Banyans luxury rehab day program for mental health and addiction

1 day per week, up to 8 weeks

Bowen Hills Luxury Facility

Multidisciplinary team, evidence-based program

Online Programs

Gain access to The Banyans industry-leading programs from anywhere in the world via our digitally delivered Online Programs.

The Banyans Online Program

Flexible schedule over 14 – 28 days 

Anywhere in the world

Multidisciplinary team, evidence-based program

NDIS Programs

Short-term accommodation, respite & therapy with allied health practitioners. Working together with participants & their support teams to achieve program goals.

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Short-term accommodation & respite up to 2 weeks

Brisbane hinterland

For plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants

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We exist to help you achieve measurable change

Programs customised one-on-one, delivered by our registered practitioners

Receive more treatment faster, so you can get back to life and health sooner

Get well in an environment of excellence, supported by medical professionals

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With a properly trained therapist, you can engage in a highly effective treatment program that will help you process and heal from your traumatic experience at your own pace.