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Mates4Mates Online Explain the Brain Workshop

  • Are you a veteran living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
  • Do you want to better understand how the brain is impacted by PTSD?
  • Interested in the biological mechanisms of PTSD?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Online Explain the Brain Workshop might be for you.

What is the Online Explain the Brain Workshop?

The Online Explain the Brain Workshop is designed by our psychologists to help veterans and family members better understand the biological mechanisms of PTSD.

The group online workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about how PTSD develops and is treated, as well as gaining a greater understanding of its symptoms and impacts for veterans and their families, in a safe environment. 

This workshop will be facilitated via the doxy.me platform. To participate, you will need:

  • PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone with video calling capabilities
  • Internet connection capable of sustaining an online video call

Please note, there is a minimum number of participants required for facilitation of this workshop. The workshop may be cancelled if the minimum number is not met.

Upcoming Workshops

Online

Our next group workshop will run online on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, timings to be confirmed.

Veterans and family members who are interested in participating in the Online Explain the Brain Workshop will need to undertake an expression of interest (EOI) process. This EOI includes a clinical screening to ensure this workshop is suitable for you.

Expressions of interest for this workshop will open on Monday, 3 March 2025.

If you are interested in upcoming programs, please don't hesitate to contact programs@mates4mates.org. 

Places in the workshop are available to veterans and family members registered with Mates4Mates. If you are not a Mates4Mates member and would like to take part, simply complete the Mates4Mates new client form online and our team will be in touch soon.