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Vicarious Trauma

Course Duration: ONE DAY
The ripple effect. Traumatic events often have a second wave of impact on those who surround and support the direct survivors. In doing the important work of engaging with and helping those who have been traumatised, supporters are often personally impacted.

This important workshop is designed for first responders; health, emergency and community workers along with those providing personal support. It may also be useful to those who have observed a serious incident or support someone who did.

Content covered includes:

  • The nature of vicarious trauma
  • Recognising symptoms
  • Links with PTSD
  • Impact of multiple / ongoing exposures
  • Self-care for professionals
  • Mitigation and resilience strategies

This course includes

  • Engaging, up-to-date materials.
  • Take-home reference package and free online resources.
  • All day catering and beverages - with dietary needs catered for.
  • Post-course contacts for help and advice.
  • Certificate of attendance.

Individual bookings

See our calendar for all scheduled courses & book a space online now.

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Group bookings

If you have a team/group of people that require training, feel free to book online on any upcoming public course. However, we can also provide dedicated courses just for you - at our premises or yours - from our catalogue or bespoke. Please contact us so that we can discuss your exact needs.

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