What is Total and Permanent Disability? If you have sustained a serious work injury and you are unable to work, are you eligible?

Today we are joined in conversation with Dr Caroline Howe and members of the My Social Support Network by David Coorey from Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers to talk about how and if you might qualify for TPD, what it is and where the money comes from...

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For some workers with injury, PTSD (or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) plays a dominant part.

The Mayo Clinic in the U.S. describes PTSD thus: "The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions. Symptoms may include nightmares or flashbacks, avoidance of situations that bring back the trauma, heightened reactivity to stimuli, anxiety or depressed mood."

In today's episode we are joined by MSSN member Alex in conversation with MSSN Founder, Dr Caroline Howe.

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During this week's episode we spoke to Siddhi Shakti from Soul Light Energetic Healing about how meditation, sound healing and yoga has been incredibly beneficial for people going through trauma and PTSD. As promised, here is the 5 minute sound healing session so you can practice sound healing any-time, any-where.

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Studies in the US have shown meditation, sound healing and yoga has been incredibly beneficial for people going through trauma and PTSD. In this episode, we speak with Siddhi Shakti from Soul Light Energetic Healing, and she gives us a demonstration of her guided healing session for you to try.

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In our second MSSN Member Chat, we hear from other members about how they have had positive change come from their injuries, plus how they find positives in the every day that help recovery and mental wellness.

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In Part Two of our series on Transition to Working, we look at the paths forward, how to regain confidence, build your self esteem and find strength.

Last episode we looked at barriers like reinjury, return to bullying, fear of failure and even the very loaded term "Return To Work".

In todays episode MSSN Founder Caroline Howe is joined by MSSN Career Transition Experts Vicki Simpson and Corey Williams who will take us through ways to rebuild yourself and take control of your life.

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For someone transition to working, there are many fears - reinjury, return to bullying, and of course fear of failure. Whether it be a physical or mental injury, the loaded term "Return To Work" can be a true impediment to the goal we all want to achieve.

In todays episode we are joined by MSSN Specialists Rhonda Kellaway and Vicki Simpson who will take us through the common obstacles to returning to work, plus we hear the real fear and emotions as members of My Social Support Network give a rare glimpse into their raw thoughts and trepidation.

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Managing money when you have a smaller income due to injury can be difficult. Research shows the increase in stress around finances puts a strain on relationships and also stress levels - detrimental to recovery.

In this episode we are joined by Bernadette Redford from the Salvation Army "Money Care" Team who will talk us through some practical advice around financial counselling, getting on top of debt, and acting sooner rather than later!

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