Vicarious Trauma: What You Need to Know

Overview

Welcome to the “Vicarious Trauma: What You Need to Know” video lesson created to inform viewers about how vicarious trauma can impact those in the helping professions. This lesson is part of a mini-series on vicarious trauma, which focuses on explaining what this trauma entails and what people can do about it in their workplace. In this lesson, viewers will learn about the relationship between trauma and vicarious trauma as well as the main ideas necessary to understand vicarious trauma. The lesson also covers the symptoms associated with vicarious trauma.

COURSE DIFFICULTY

Beginner

COURSE DURATION

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

Recognize the signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma
Understand the impact of vicarious trauma on personal well-being and professional practice
Implement self-care strategies to mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma
Develop supportive practices within their organizations to address vicarious trauma
Promote awareness and education on vicarious trauma among colleagues and clients

Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Trauma-Informed Care Providers, Educators, First Responders

None

01. Introduction to Vicarious Trauma

02. Effects of Vicarious Trauma on Professionals

03. Strategies for Prevention and Self-Care

04. Organizational Support and Resources

05. Promoting Awareness and Education on Vicarious Trauma

SKILLS LEARNED

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

Recognize the signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma
Understand the impact of vicarious trauma on personal well-being and professional practice
Implement self-care strategies to mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma
Develop supportive practices within their organizations to address vicarious trauma
Promote awareness and education on vicarious trauma among colleagues and clients

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Trauma-Informed Care Providers, Educators, First Responders

PREREQUISITES

None

COURSE OUTLINE

01. Introduction to Vicarious Trauma

02. Effects of Vicarious Trauma on Professionals

03. Strategies for Prevention and Self-Care

04. Organizational Support and Resources

05. Promoting Awareness and Education on Vicarious Trauma

Vicarious Trauma: What You Need to Know

Overview

Skills Learned

Recognize the signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma

Understand the impact of vicarious trauma on personal well-being and professional practice

Implement self-care strategies to mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma

Develop supportive practices within their organizations to address vicarious trauma

Promote awareness and education on vicarious trauma among colleagues and clients

Skills Learned

Recognize the signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma

Understand the impact of vicarious trauma on personal well-being and professional practice

Implement self-care strategies to mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma

Develop supportive practices within their organizations to address vicarious trauma

Promote awareness and education on vicarious trauma among colleagues and clients

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