In recent years, awareness of post-trauma among soldiers and members of the security forces has been increasing. However, many still face the difficulties alone, out of a lack of understanding or fear of stigma. At the **Order 7** association, we work to change this reality, and among other things, we hold **special lectures** for the security forces, in which we share from personal and professional experience how to identify, understand and deal with post-trauma.
What is post-trauma and how does it affect?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental reaction to difficult and life-threatening events, and is common among soldiers, veterans and members of the security forces. It can manifest itself in anxiety attacks, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, high emotional stress, and even affect personal relationships and daily functioning. Many of those who experience the symptoms do not understand that this is a normal reaction to unusual events, and sometimes they have difficulty asking for help.
The importance of our lectures
In the lectures we deliver, we expose participants to critical information about post-trauma, while incorporating personal stories of warriors who have faced the difficulty and emerged strengthened. We explain how to identify early signs, how to support comrades in arms who are facing the difficulty, and what tools can be adopted to make coping easier.
Key topics in the lecture:
- What is post-trauma and how does it develop?
- How to identify the signs in yourself or in comrades in arms?
- Techniques and tools for emotional and mental coping
- Methods of support and guidance – how not to be left alone
Changing perceptions and reducing stigma
One of our main goals is to **break the silence** around post-trauma. Through open and honest discourse, we help people understand that coping with post-trauma is **not a weakness**, but a natural stage from which you can grow.
Who is the lecture suitable for?
The lecture is intended for all security forces – regular soldiers, reserve soldiers, police officers, firefighters and rescue personnel, medical teams, and anyone exposed to extreme situations while serving.