JUST CE108 - Vicarious Trauma - Strategies for Resilience

Helpers regularly encounter stories and symptoms of trauma in their roles. There is growing evidence that the impact of directly supporting others through experiences of trauma goes beyond burnout or fatigue. The toll of witnessing intense human experiences and emotions can contribute to a negative transformation of a helper’s own sense of safety, and of being competent and purposeful.

This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to examine their own experiences and become aware of the signs of both vicarious trauma and vicarious growth. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a personalized plan to repair negative effects as well as accelerate their resilience.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course you will:

  • Describe the process of vicarious impact on a helper from working with trauma
  • Distinguish between the concepts of secondary stress, vicarious trauma, and vicarious resilience
  • Identify key vulnerabilities and strengths in one’s own practice as a helper
  • List strategies for the transformation of vicarious impact into resilience
Who should enroll

This course is ideal for: 

  •  Professionals in helping roles who are regularly exposed to the effects of trauma through their work. 
  • Particularly relevant for counsellors, social workers, healthcare providers, community support workers, crisis responders, case managers, and others seeking to recognize and address the impacts of vicarious trauma while strengthening resilience and promoting professional well-being.
Duration and format

Duration 7 hours

Format in-person

Withdrawals and refunds
Withdrawals and refunds
Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal fewer than 7 days prior to course start time: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.

This course has no upcoming sessions scheduled