DAVID LYNCH
FOUNDATION
AUSTRALIA
About TM
About the Transcendental
Meditation® (TM) Technique
What Is Transcendental Meditation?
It is a simple, natural, effortless technique practiced 20 minutes twice a day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed.
It has been taught by highly qualified Certified teachers worldwide for over 65 years and requires no change in lifestyle or adoption of any belief system.
First Responder Toolkit
Promoting stress resilience and trauma recovery for frontline police and paramedics
Based on the success of our programs working with first responders living with severe post-traumatic stress (PTSD), DLF is currently seeking to partner with police, fire and ambulance services across Australia.
Major scientific research projects working with veterans and first responders from around the world have proven that the TM technique can significantly reduce stress and trauma and promote recovery from PTSD. The David Lynch Foundation will commence a new research study involving frontline police officers in Northern NSW in April 2023.
In time it is hoped that the TM program will become an essential part of police and ambulance service training programs in Australia to reduce the number of highly trained personnel leaving critical frontline services due to chronic trauma and PTSD.
I can seek peace in confusion.
I have regained happiness
when I thought it was lost.
I attribute this to TM.
Alan
Former NSW Police Officer
FIRST RESPONDERS EXPLAIN HOW TM HELPS TO MANAGE TRAUMA-BASED WORK
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I have been practicing TM for four years now, I cannot begin to tell you the impact it has had on me and my emotional wellbeing. I work in an area where I hear about trauma and suicide attempts and loss to suicide. That is both in person, and on our 24/7 crisis line. I cannot describe to you how that trauma impacts us all over time.
Since beginning my TM practice, it has equipped me mentally, physically, and emotionally to be able to continue this work.
The reason I have given you this very brief glimpse into my world is the hope that my colleagues would be able to benefit from TM as well. Our in-shift supervisors not only have to support callers who are in a suicidal crisis, but they also support the crisis supporters and students. But at the end of the day. there is no one there to support them.
The burnout rate in our industry is extremely high and the impact of COVID on top of that has been huge. To be able to support our supervisors with the practice of TM would be life-changing.”
Jenny
Suicide Support Counsellor
Lifeline Western Sydney Region
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I have been a frontline Emergency Paramedic for 25 years. I have PTSD. I was first introduced to TM by a Police Officer friend of mine who also has PTSD.
He explained to me how it had helped his moods, sleeping, anxiety, and other PTSD symptoms.
I was reluctant at first, believing that meditation was for hippies and yoga gurus.
Then I thought, what have I got to lose?
For those of you not familiar with PTSD, it presents itself in many forms. Without going into detail, your brain just never shuts up. And, you can’t run away from yourself.
Learning TM was very different from what I expected. It was so easy.
The first difference I noticed, I was sleeping much calmer and longer, less anxious, less sad, and generally calmer. My wife noticed all the differences and said I was much easier to be around. My teenage daughters said it was great to have their dad back.
The more I practice TM, the calmer I become and the more my mind slows its chatter. TM can be practiced anywhere, anytime without any tools or accessories. I have found it to be very beneficial for my PTSD and my life in general.
Give it a go, it’ll change your life.”
Richard,
Paramedic
Former NSW Ambulance Service
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From 2000 to 2019 I was a high functioning police detective. Towards the end of my service I was struck with bouts of PTSD and after 19 years, I medically retired and disengaged from the police.
As part of my rehabilitation I researched TM and, in conjunction with my insurance company and rehabilitation team, I agreed to undertake TM.
Immediately I felt the benefits of TM.
I developed a sense of calm, awareness and was able to relax. I learnt a coping skill to assist me handling life with PTSD.
I practice TM on a daily basis – I am inherently better in my life due to TM. I am more patient and became a better family man for learning this skill. I have found silence in the noise. I can seek peace in confusion. I have regained happiness when I thought it was lost. I attribute this to TM.
I believe that TM is a practice for all people and namely those who have experienced trauma or work in high pressure environments.
TM will transform you for the best.”
Alan
Former NSW Police Officer