Vicarious Trauma – it’s not always easy to talk about, but it’s an important topic to acknowledge and address.
Join us for a presentation and interactive discussion about Vicarious Trauma at our next Employee Wellbeing Forum.
Vicarious trauma describes the cumulative effects of exposure to information about traumatic events and experiences, potentially leading to distress, dissatisfaction, hopelessness and serious mental and physical health problems. It is a normal response to the ongoing exposure to other people’s trauma, especially for healthcare workers who support people who have experienced trauma. If you are interested in learning more or relate to this experience, we hope you can join us at the Employee Wellbeing Forum:
Vicarious Trauma – Employee Wellbeing Forum
2:00 PM, Thursday 20 April
Topics covered include:
- Understanding what vicarious trauma is and what causes it
- Recognising the difference between vicarious trauma and burnout, stress or compassion fatigue
- Introduction to the neuroscience of vicarious trauma
- Recognising the early warning signs of vicarious trauma and its impact
- Best practice intervention for recovery and self-care strategies for vicarious trauma
- Understanding what referral options and support services are available
Presenting at the forum:
Penny Myerscough, National Manager – Learning And Wellbeing Culture, Centre for Corporate Health
Employee Wellbeing Forums are held monthly and cover a range of topics to support employees to prioritise their health and wellbeing, and those of their colleagues and loved ones.
The Forums provide practical discussions, resources, and information to empower employees to access support services and learn wellbeing strategies to implement into their daily routines.
For details about upcoming Employee Wellbeing Forums, access the Health & Wellbeing category in Upcoming events.
To watch past Employee Wellbeing Forums, visit the Past events page and search ‘health and wellbeing’.
If you are seeking more information about improving your mental health, check out the resources from our Employee Wellbeing Programs, including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by Converge International. The EAP aims to assist you in meeting any challenges or demands you may be facing in your work or personal life. For one-to-one support, book a consultation here. Employees can also access webinars and resources for free on the Converge International portal, including their monthly online magazine, Flourish. In April’s edition of Flourish, you can read about the importance of early mental health intervention and psychosocial risks.
Approved by Chris McLoughlin, Executive Director, People and Culture