Description:
This course reviews the impact of vicarious trauma, countertransference, and compassion fatigue on the burnout process. The training content will assist the participant in identifying the signs and symptoms of each as well as the difference in impact between direct trauma and vicarious trauma on their relationships with clients and other staff.
Participants will complete a detailed wellness survey and construct a personal plan of change to increase their resiliency in response to the effects of vicarious trauma.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate the impact of vicarious trauma, countertransference, and compassion fatigue on the burnout process.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of each as well as the difference in impact between direct trauma and vicarious trauma on their relationships with clients and other staff.
- Formulate a detailed wellness survey
- Organize a personal plan of change to increase resiliency in response to the effects of vicarious trauma.
- Identify the ongoing support, stabilization, and referral that is needed for clients
