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Secondary PTSD - An Overview

General Secondary PTSD - An Overview
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Content: But in large urban areas, some police officers and constables are exposed to that tiny percentage on a daily basis. These men and women are at increased risk of losing their sense of perspective and becoming more suspicious of all citizens. We know that the same process can occur in working with trauma survivors. Just as with primary traumatic stress, the risk of losing our sense of perspective increases with greater exposure to secondary stressors. But, just as with survivors of primary trauma, the effects of secondary exposure are moderated by an environment populated by supportive listeners. We may not be able to prevent the changes in our world view, but we can help each other keep it in perspective. The Emotional Impact of Trauma Work
A third way in which professional helpers can be affected is emotionally. This is the dimension most people think of when they hear terms like "compassion fatigue." But being affected emotionally is not restricted to extremes like depression. Working with traumatized people can be emotionally draining, especially if the client's trauma reverberates with our own experience.