Title: The Connection Between Social Work and Secondary Trauma
Headings: The Connection Between Social Work and Secondary Trauma
The Connection Between Social Work and Secondary Trauma
Vicarious vs. Secondary Trauma in Social Work: What’s the Difference?
Examples of Vicarious and Secondary Trauma in Social Work
When Social Workers Experience Trauma
Signs of Secondary and Vicarious Trauma in Social Work
How to Manage, Treat, and Prevent Vicarious and Secondary Trauma
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Last Update: 02-12-2020

Content: Some strategies that may help prevent vicarious and secondary trauma include: Actively managing and reducing a social worker’s caseload. Talking to team members or a clinical supervisor on a regular basis. Taking breaks in between clients. Seeking treatment for a personal history of trauma. Establishing good work-life boundaries, such as not taking work calls at home. Being mindful of your own trauma history and how it may interact with your clients’ trauma. Practicing good self-care, including taking lunch breaks, getting adequate sleep, and carving out spare time for hobbies, friends, and family. When trauma symptoms appear, it’s important to take them seriously and be proactive. Some tactics that may help include: