Title: What is Vicarious Trauma | AHU Online
Headings: Vicarious Trauma: Information, Prevention and Resources
Vicarious Trauma: Information, Prevention and Resources
What Is Vicarious Trauma?
Examples of Vicarious Trauma
How to Identify Vicarious Trauma
How to Address Vicarious Trauma
Vicarious Trauma and the AHU Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Content: inability to concentrate and make decisions; memory problems; inability to stop thinking about the trauma others have experienced
Spiritual symptoms: Loss of hope or sense of purpose; feeling disconnected from others and the world in general; feeling unworthy or undeserving of love
Many healthcare employers have instituted screening programs intended to recognize signs of vicarious trauma and burnout in nurses and other clinicians. These programs are implemented in conjunction with information on self-assessment and increased awareness of the prevalence of vicarious trauma and other stressors in healthcare environments. How to Address Vicarious Trauma
The veteran nurse in the above example who abandoned a 22-year career was eventually able to return to the profession after working with a trauma therapist. Effective treatments for vicarious trauma include cognitive behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), resilience training and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Preventing and recovering from the negative effects of vicarious trauma depend on having strong personal and professional support networks.