Managing vicarious trauma in yourself & others
- Category
- Mental health & wellbeing
- Audience
- Leader
- Format
- Workshop
- Duration
- 2 hours
Course overview
This practical workshop helps leaders recognise and respond to vicarious trauma, in themselves and in the people they support. Participants leave with a clear understanding of how repeated exposure to other people's distress builds over time, and concrete strategies for protecting their own wellbeing while still showing up for their team.
Learning outcomes
- Define vicarious trauma and distinguish it from general stress or burnout
- Recognise early warning signs in yourself and your team members
- Understand why some roles carry a higher risk of exposure
- Apply practical self-protection strategies without withdrawing support from others
- Hold supportive conversations with team members who may be affected
Compliance outcomes
- Strengthen understanding of WHS obligations relating to psychological injury from trauma exposure
- Demonstrate proactive steps toward identifying and mitigating a recognised psychosocial hazard
- Support due diligence requirements for leaders and senior decision-makers
Benefits
- Greater confidence in spotting vicarious trauma before it escalates
- Reduced risk of burnout and turnover in high-exposure roles
- A more open culture where the impact of difficult work is acknowledged
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