Post traumatic stress can occur after a person experiences or witnesses a distressing or life-threatening event. It can follow incidents such as an accident, assault, natural disaster or combat exposure. While some people recover naturally, others continue to experience flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional numbness long after the event. When these…...
PTSD and Relationships: Navigating Connection and Communication
Living with PTSD affects more than just the individual. It touches the lives of partners, families, friends, and colleagues. Relationships can feel strained when trauma symptoms interfere with communication, trust, and emotional closeness. But with understanding and practical strategies, connection is still possible. How PTSD Impacts Relationships PTSD often brings…...
PTSD and Physical Health: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
When we think of PTSD, the focus is often on emotional or psychological symptoms. But trauma also affects the body. From sleep problems to chronic pain, the physical impacts of PTSD are real and can affect long-term health. Understanding this mind-body connection is vital for holistic recovery. How Trauma Affects…...
Meditation and Mindfulness for PTSD Recovery
Not all healing comes from medication or counselling alone. For many people living with PTSD, meditation and mindfulness provide gentle, practical tools to calm the nervous system and bring a sense of stability back into everyday life. Why Meditation and Mindfulness Matter PTSD often keeps the body on high alert.…...
Community Resilience: PTSD Support in Rural & Farm Communities
Isolation, long hours, and natural disasters can make life in rural and farming communities uniquely tough. When trauma enters the picture, it doesn’t always look the same as it does in cities. It rarely gets the same support. PTSD in rural Australia and New Zealand often goes unseen. The pressure…...
How to Help Without Burning Out: Self-Care for Post-Traumatic Stress Caregivers
Helping someone with post-traumatic stress is a big job, and it can wear you thin. We’re FearLess, a charity backing people living with post-traumatic stress—and their families—so no one’s left running on empty. Here’s how to stay strong without breaking, because you’re in this fight too. Post-traumatic stress hits hard,…...
Finding Calm, Connection and Hope in the Everyday
The Easter period is often seen as a time of rest, reflection, and renewal—but for many individuals and families, especially those impacted by PTSD, this season can bring complex emotions. At FearLess, we believe that even amidst life’s uncertainty, Easter can serve as a gentle reminder to pause, take stock,…...
The Power of Lived Experience: How Stories Shape Post-Traumatic Stress Support
At FearLess, we know stories can shift lives—especially for those facing Post-Traumatic Stress. Our ambassador Kerrie Atherton, founder of Stories of HOPE Australia, proved this in our Fearless Women, Fearless Action webinar, sharing her unfiltered Post-Traumatic Stress journey with gripping honesty. Hosted by our Chairman, Admiral Chris Barrie AC (Ret’d),…...
5 Things Never to Say to Someone with Post-Traumatic Stress (And What to Say Instead)
Words can cut deep when post-traumatic stress is part of the picture, even with the best intentions. We’re FearLess, a charity here to help people living with post-traumatic stress—and their families—find a way forward. We’re cutting through the clutter to show you what not to say, what to say instead,…...
Healing Through Creativity: How Creative Arts Therapy Supports PTSD Recovery
When we think of therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traditional methods like talk therapy or medication often come to mind. But what if healing could also come through paintbrushes, music, movement, or storytelling? Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) is proving to be a powerful intervention for those living with PTSD,…...
