Secondary/Vicarious trauma can occur for those who work with trauma survivors and/or who are exposed to other’s traumatic situations. Vicarious trauma can affect the following areas: physical, ...

Those who regularly experience vicarious trauma often neglect their own self-care and inner life as they struggle with images and stories that can’t be forgotten. Symptoms of compassion fatigue ...

Supporting someone who has experienced a traumatic event may be difficult at times. It is important for supporters and loved ones (also known as Secondary Survivors) to get their own support and take ...

Research assistants often face unique challenges when working on emotionally intense topics, particularly if they lack established support systems outside the research team or have not yet learned ...