PTSD Resources & Tools
Explore our database of clinical screening sheets, spouse guides, and self-help workbooks.
PTSD Symptom Checklist (PCL-5)
The standard DSM-5 self-report checklist used to monitor presence and severity of PTSD symptoms. Essential for intake diagnostics.
Download PDF (340KB) →ADF Transition: Trauma Workbook
A structured support manual addressing loss of military structure, trauma cues, identity transition, and accessing veteran healthcare networks.
Download PDF (1.8MB) →Emergency Incident Safety Plan
A portable crisis trigger card designed for paramedics and police to outline warning triggers, grounding protocols, and emergency contacts.
Download Worksheet →Spouse Guide to Trauma Triggers
An educational fact sheet explaining the neurobiology of triggers, how to manage panic flare-ups, and avoid secondary trauma at home.
Download Fact Sheet →Phoenix Australia Clinical Guidelines
Summary of the nationally endorsed guidelines for PTSD, prolonged exposure, and pharmacological interventions. 2024 revision.
Read Guidelines →Understanding EMDR Psychotherapy
A patient-friendly guide describing the eight phases of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, answering FAQs on side-effects.
Read Article →5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Grounding Guide
An audio exercise providing real-time voice instructions for panic and flashback relief using physical sensory activation.
Listen to Audio (6 mins) →Veteran Trauma & Spouse Conversations
Episode 12 of our Podcast series: A retired ADF captain and his wife discuss how complex PTSD shaped their transition and healing.
Listen to Episode →Clinician Trauma Intake Template
Structured clinical diagnostic interview questionnaire. Helps psychologists organize trauma indices, trigger sources, and target timelines.
Download Template →Responder Peer Support Playbook
A manual developed for emergency service peer liaison officers to manage early psychological first aid following severe incidents.
Download Manual →Children & Family Trauma Fact Sheet
Information on explaining parental PTSD to young children, establishing predictable routines, and spotting secondary stress in youth.
Download PDF →Sleep Hygiene for Hypervigilance
A self-guided checklist detailing bedroom setups, wind-down routines, and temperature schedules to improve sleep quality under high arousal.
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