For Providers and Caregivers
Vicarious Trauma: Supporting and Healing Organizations that Care for Child, Youth, and Families
Description: Vicarious trauma (VT) is experienced in a variety of professions across disciplines. The greater the exposure to traumatic situations and events, the greater the risk of vicarious trauma. People who work in services to which people with traumatic histories present seeking help, or who work with traumatic material are at particular risk. This four-session series will focus on the foundations of vicarious trauma, the importance of self-care, how to develop into a vicariously trauma-informed organization, and how organizations can continue to support staff that are exposed to traumatic situations.
Target Audience: Child welfare and other allied professionals.
Session 1: Foundations of Trauma-informed Organizations and Vicarious Trauma
Session 2: “Now that we know, what can we do?” The Elements of Self-Care within Organizations
Session 3: Supporting One Another: Building a Support Groups Model with Staff
Session 4: Creating and Sustaining Vicariously Trauma-Informed Organizations
Registration for EACH session is required. If you plan to participate in all four sessions, please register for each session individually. For additional assistance, please contact Jenna Foster, CJA Coordinator.
