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Vicarious Traumatisation (VT)
A workshop introduction
'Vicarious Traumatisation (VT) is a transformation in the self of a trauma worker or helper that results from
empathic engagement with traumatised clients and their reports of traumatic experiences‘
McCann and Pearlman (1990)
The above is widely regarded as the first statement to define exactly what VT is and distinguish it from ‘burnout’ and other forms of fatigue. Whatever your profession or vocation, if your work involves supporting other people’s trauma, whether emotional or physical, then you are at risk of suffering from VT, it’s a simple as that. VT is what can happen when you have an empathic connection with a sufferer. The effects can be significant, both personally and professionally, leading to disrupted beliefs concerning safety, trust, control, and intimacy.
Those in support and care roles typically find self-care at the bottom of their ‘to do’ list. The purpose of this workshop is to enable you to:
- Understand what VT is and be able to recognise it in yourself and others
- Build in effective, regular monitoring of VT
- Identify personal, active self-care strategies
... in order to mitigate the insidious potential impact of VT before it becomes harmful.
empathic engagement with traumatised clients and their reports of traumatic experiences‘
McCann and Pearlman (1990)
The above is widely regarded as the first statement to define exactly what VT is and distinguish it from ‘burnout’ and other forms of fatigue. Whatever your profession or vocation, if your work involves supporting other people’s trauma, whether emotional or physical, then you are at risk of suffering from VT, it’s a simple as that. VT is what can happen when you have an empathic connection with a sufferer. The effects can be significant, both personally and professionally, leading to disrupted beliefs concerning safety, trust, control, and intimacy.
Those in support and care roles typically find self-care at the bottom of their ‘to do’ list. The purpose of this workshop is to enable you to:
- Understand what VT is and be able to recognise it in yourself and others
- Build in effective, regular monitoring of VT
- Identify personal, active self-care strategies
... in order to mitigate the insidious potential impact of VT before it becomes harmful.
Workshop details:
Aimed at: Individuals and organisations supporting those experiencing current or past
trauma - whether emotional or physical
Cost: Individuals: £85
Organisations - cost negotiable according to numbers and location - please get in
touch to discuss.
CPD: 6.5 hours CPD
Facilitators: Mark Stancombe www.move-forward.org
Lisa Nel www.imokyoureok.co.uk
Enquiries: Contact Lisa or Mark at:
lisa@imokyoureok.co.uk or mstancombe@move-forward.org
or call us at 07810 441 896
Aimed at: Individuals and organisations supporting those experiencing current or past
trauma - whether emotional or physical
Cost: Individuals: £85
Organisations - cost negotiable according to numbers and location - please get in
touch to discuss.
CPD: 6.5 hours CPD
Facilitators: Mark Stancombe www.move-forward.org
Lisa Nel www.imokyoureok.co.uk
Enquiries: Contact Lisa or Mark at:
lisa@imokyoureok.co.uk or mstancombe@move-forward.org
or call us at 07810 441 896
Feedback comments from previous participants:
Simple, focussed, forward thinking... the team were buzzing about what they'd learnt. (Director of Service, NIDAS - Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Service)
The day was excellent – I loved the ‘team approach’ from the trainers – great balance. Fabulous pack to have to take home and into the workplace. Thanks Lisa and Mark for a great day! (Children's Hospice Care Worker)
The knowledge you shared was extensive, concise and user-friendly: it ‘hit the spot’ leaving me feeling I can use this straight away for better self-care. (CAMHS Counsellor & Family Support Worker)
Really useful and beneficial to my role. Interesting and enjoyable – lots to think about and take away.
Trainers had good rapport with one another. (16+ Social Worker)
Recognising the impact of what I do professionally on how I feel and I respond to others’ needs. A really informative day. (Parent Support Advisor)
I really enjoyed the day and felt as a learner and beginner in this field it was very valuable.
(2nd Yr Advanced Dip Counselling Trainee)
Very much new learning and raised awareness. The video clips were great! You work well as a team, the laughter was good and added to the enjoyment! (Counsellor)
I have recently been on a self-care workshop and this has reinforced all that was explored on that day and highlighted how vulnerable I am to VT and the need to monitor my well-being. (WRSAC Support Worker)
This subject was missed off all of my previous training so it has been highly valuable and informative. (Counsellor and Support Teacher at Special School)
A really useful opportunity to reflect on helping myself – thank you both! (County Educational Psychologist)
It was great to be able to focus on how VT could be impacting on both my colleagues and me. (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
The training was a real ‘eye-opener’ for me. I want to make sure we support one-another at work in a systematic way.(School Teaching Assistant & Emotional Support Trainer)
Simple, focussed, forward thinking... the team were buzzing about what they'd learnt. (Director of Service, NIDAS - Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Service)
The day was excellent – I loved the ‘team approach’ from the trainers – great balance. Fabulous pack to have to take home and into the workplace. Thanks Lisa and Mark for a great day! (Children's Hospice Care Worker)
The knowledge you shared was extensive, concise and user-friendly: it ‘hit the spot’ leaving me feeling I can use this straight away for better self-care. (CAMHS Counsellor & Family Support Worker)
Really useful and beneficial to my role. Interesting and enjoyable – lots to think about and take away.
Trainers had good rapport with one another. (16+ Social Worker)
Recognising the impact of what I do professionally on how I feel and I respond to others’ needs. A really informative day. (Parent Support Advisor)
I really enjoyed the day and felt as a learner and beginner in this field it was very valuable.
(2nd Yr Advanced Dip Counselling Trainee)
Very much new learning and raised awareness. The video clips were great! You work well as a team, the laughter was good and added to the enjoyment! (Counsellor)
I have recently been on a self-care workshop and this has reinforced all that was explored on that day and highlighted how vulnerable I am to VT and the need to monitor my well-being. (WRSAC Support Worker)
This subject was missed off all of my previous training so it has been highly valuable and informative. (Counsellor and Support Teacher at Special School)
A really useful opportunity to reflect on helping myself – thank you both! (County Educational Psychologist)
It was great to be able to focus on how VT could be impacting on both my colleagues and me. (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
The training was a real ‘eye-opener’ for me. I want to make sure we support one-another at work in a systematic way.(School Teaching Assistant & Emotional Support Trainer)
