Victorian Branch Online Event - Nursing Institutional Trauma
How does healthcare impact trauma recovery? What can MHNs do to reduce the risk of cumulative harm?
Nursing Institutional Trauma — ACMHN Victorian Branch Webinar
Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM AEST
Format: Online – Webinar
Cost: Free for ACMHN members | $20 for non-members
Registration is essential. A link will be provided to registrants upon registration.
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About This Webinar
How does healthcare impact trauma recovery? What can Mental Health Nurses do to reduce the risk of cumulative harm?
Building on Jacqui’s presentation at last year’s ACMHN Conference, this webinar will further explore the factors that are helping and hindering recovery from institutional trauma. Jacqui will provide an overview of trauma resulting from educational, medical, religious and workplace harm and share practical strategies in how to respond to disclosures.
She will also discuss the impact of our pace of practice on patient recovery and our workforce, and provide resources to improve your institutional trauma literacy. A Q&A will give you the opportunity to ask questions – you are welcome to submit questions ahead of time to help Jacqui adapt this webinar to your needs.
About the Speaker
Jacqui Cousins
CMHRN | Community Mental Health Nurse & Counsellor
Master of Public Health | Graduate Diplomas in Counselling and Nursing Practice (Mental Health) | Bachelor of Nursing
Jacqui is a Community Mental Health Nurse and Counsellor with 25+ years’ experience working across healthcare, education, and private practice. Her clinical experience includes women’s, youth and refugee health care, complex mental health and chronic illness, and mental health counselling inclusive of people’s spiritual health needs.
In her private practice, Jacqui focuses on caring for carers (both family and professional carers), and counselling for people who have experienced institutional harm – including medical, religious and workplace harm. She believes in utilising social prescribing and nature-based therapies to empower people toward self-directed recovery, and in promoting the value of rest. As Lily Tomlin said, “For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.”
Jacqui holds certifications in clinical supervision and Religious Trauma. She also facilitates a Carer Support Group for Voice Hearers for Voices Vic, and highly recommends their four-day training.
When not at work, Jacqui immerses herself in nature, naps, good stories, and her community.