Vicarious Trauma Awareness & Resilience

Description

If you immerse yourself in the suffering and trauma of others at work, it is common to suffer emotional consequences. When these symptoms become severe and debilitating, we call it vicarious trauma.

Working in a refugee camp. Counselling others. Reviewing graphic material on social media. It can be an occupational hazard in many jobs. If you or your organisation lacks awareness of how vicarious trauma works, it can lead to burnout, cynicism and depression.

This training session will help staff understand how to manage and reduce the risk of vicarious trauma, and learn to take practical steps to develop their resilience.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

✅ Define vicarious trauma

✅ Identify its signs and symptoms

✅ Develop strategies for preventing and managing it

✅ Discover ways to build personal and collective resilience

AT A GLANCE

📍 Venue: In-person or online

⏰ Duration: 1 full day in-person / 2 half days online

🎓 Learning Style: presentations & group discussion

👥 Perfect for: Anyone who regularly works with people who have experienced suffering and trauma

💬 We say:  “Recognising the potential impact of trauma is the starting point for defending yourself against it – and it creates the possibility for growing through  trauma too.” 

FURTHER READING

📖 Our resource on Vicarious Trauma