Become a member of ASTSS either (i) online (click here) or (ii) by return mail / fax by downloading this form.

Download the powerpoint slides from Dr Jonathan Bisson's September 2009 masterclass.

This presentation explores the early psychological intervention following traumatic events.

Past President of ASTSS and Child Psychotherapist, Ruth Wraith, reflects upon the current bushfires and their impact on children who have survived, witnessed or lost loved ones in Australia's worst recorded natural disaster. 

Information About ASD and PTSD

 

Practitioner Treatment Guidelines for ASD and PTSD

 

 

In 2006 the ACPMH drove the development of Australia’s firsttreatment guidelines for Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic StressDisorder. The “Brief Practitioner Guide” can be downloaded from this site.

The complete NH&MRC endorsed “Australian Guidelines for theTreatment of Adults with ASD and PTSD” is available from ACPMH by clicking here.

 

 

 

For many years now, ASTSS has hosted a recognized national orinternational expert in trauma and posttraumatic mental health to tour across Australia.We are pleased to announce that Professor Stevan Hobfoll will be our guestinternational speaker in 2009.

 

Click to download a complete list of published journal articles, books and manuals by Professor Stevan Hobfoll.

 

ASTSS National Speaker Tour 2008 - Document and Podcast Link

 

 

In 2008 Professor Willem Kuyken presented across Australia for ASTSS the workshop, "Contemporary Approaches to Depression and Trauma".

Click here to listen to the March 2008ASTSS Podcast featuring Professor Kuyken (interviewed by Felicity May). ThisPodcast is available to ASTSS Members only.

The Challenges of our Collective Trauma, Political Action and Institutional Religion, by Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO.