Vicarious trauma: It's an occupational hazard for us as therapists. It's also something that we're all exposed to sooner or later.
We sit with our clients' most difficult life experiences every single day. We care so much... and sometimes our empathetic hearts lead us to take on the emotional residue of the stories we hear.
But there are things you can do to avoid becoming vicariously traumatized, and to cope with vicarious trauma once it's already set in. That's what we're talking about on today's episode.
My guest is Dr. Lisa Corbin, a therapist, educator, and thought leader on preventing and managing vicarious trauma. Dr. Lisa C. is sharing some sage advice that will keep you happy, healthy and effective, throughout your career. You won't want to miss it!
You'll learn:
00:00 What Is Vicarious Trauma?
10:06 Dr. Lisa Corbin's Personal Experience with Vicarious Trauma
19:04 Recognizing and Addressing Vicarious Trauma
25:08 What to Do About Traumatized Colleagues
39:36 Acceptance and Self-Care
40:51 Physical Rituals and Grounding Exercises
42:21 Supporting Each Other as Therapists
43:15 Infusing Trauma Discussions into Supervision
44:23 Spirituality and Religion as Coping Mechanisms
45:48 Invoking Higher Power to Help
46:43 Sharing Traumatic Experiences with Colleagues
50:28 Increasing Awareness and Seeking Support
I hope you'll join me!
xoxo,
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
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