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Invisible Injuries - PodcastAuthor: Andy Fermo Language: en-au Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S05E22 - Gillian Yates (Incite Solutions Group) VocRehab pt2
Episode 22
Monday, 14 October, 2024
In Part 2 and final episode of Invisible Injuries season 5, Andy Fermo continues his conversation with Gillian Yates, diving deeper into the rehabilitation journey for veterans and first responders. The episode explores how Insight Solutions Group customises its approach to help clients overcome psychosocial barriers like social isolation. Gillian explains that recovery often starts with small steps, like casual meetups for coffee or walks, where veterans are encouraged to reconnect with others and begin re-engaging with their community.A key theme is empowerment—helping individuals take control of their lives again after years of military service or first responder roles where they were always told what to do. The conversation highlights the importance of giving clients the opportunity to make decisions and set their own goals, with Gillian emphasising that rehabilitation is about “doing” rather than just reflecting.The episode also covers vocational rehabilitation, where the focus shifts to preparing clients to return to the workforce. Gillian explains how vocational assessments help determine whether veterans need additional training or can repurpose their existing skills for civilian jobs. The episode concludes with a discussion on the first responder community, particularly WA Police, where stigma around seeking help is slowly diminishing as mental health issues are openly acknowledged and supported within the organisation.Key Takeaways | Insight1. Start Small, Build Confidence | Rehabilitation starts with small steps, like casual meetups to break isolation.2. Customized Recovery Plans | Each rehabilitation plan is tailored to individual needs and interests.3. Empowering Veterans | Veterans learn to take control of their lives after being used to military orders.4. Rehabilitation is About “Doing” | Progress is made by taking action, not just reflecting on past experiences.5. Vocational Rehabilitation Focus | Helping veterans re-enter the workforce through training or repurposing skills.6. Civilianization Challenges | Veterans must adapt to less structured civilian work environments.7. Soft Communication Skills | Direct military communication styles need softening in civilian settings.8. Work Trials | Veterans can try new jobs through work trials before fully committing.9. Support in First Responder Communities | WA Police are becoming more open to mental health support without stigma.10. Evolving Purpose | The goal is to help veterans evolve, not discard, their military experiences.Contact - Gillian YatesWebsite: https://www.incitesolutions.com.au/Help Lines Open Arms (VVCS) | Lifeline | RedSix app"RESPECT, NO POLITICS, WE'RE VOLUNTEERS"Disclaimer: The accounts and stories are "Real lived experiences" of our guests some of the content may trigger Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) symptoms in some of our audience. Feedback regarding other organisations, courses and initiatives remains largely unsensored. Whether its good or bad they remain the OPINION of our guests and their experiences it is important in building an accurate statistic on what really happens. During the course of our conversations sometimes sensitive information may be accidentally mentioned, as such, Invisible Injuries respects the law and sensors any information that may breach Operational Security OPSECSupport the show
