Vicarious & Secondary Trauma: Helping Those Who Help Survivors
DATE: Friday, August 22, 2025
TIME: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET // 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT // 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT // 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. MT
PLATFORM: Via Zoom Webinar
COST: $59
FEATURES:
- Live & Interactive Webinar
- Presentation Slides PDF & Additional Resources Included
- Provides for 3 CE hours of Clinical
This webinar is designed for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress. Participants will gain the ability to diagnose these phenomena and recognize their profound emotional and psychological impacts. Through exploring theoretical approaches learners will understand the interconnectedness of family dynamics and the influence of PTSD. The course equips participants with evidence-based clinical techniques tailored for those affected by others’ trauma. Participants will also learn to implement prevention and management strategies by recognizing symptoms and risk factors. Through culturally sensitive assessment and intervention strategies, participants will be prepared to address the unique challenges faced by family members of survivors. The course includes case studies and group discussions, ensuring learners can apply these techniques effectively. Ultimately, this course empowers mental health professionals to maintain their well-being while providing compassionate and informed care to those affected by trauma.
Upon completion of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognize and identify the symptoms of vicarious and secondary trauma.
- Utilize evidence-based theories and techniques in the treatment of vicarious and secondary trauma.
- Implement secondary traumatic stress prevention and management strategies in their own practices.