9/150 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6008
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Course Duration:
ONE DAY

Vicarious Trauma

The ripple effect

Traumatic events often have a second wave of impact on the professionals who support the direct survivors, resulting in the “ripple effect” of vicarious trauma. This course explores the impacts of vicarious trauma on professionals and how we can prepare for and recover from it.

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.

Topics include

  • The nature of vicarious trauma
  • Preparing for adversity
  • 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.
  • Certificate of attendance.

Individual bookings

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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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