Title: What is Vicarious Trauma? | What is Vicarious Trauma? | OVC
Headings: What is Vicarious Trauma?
What is Vicarious Trauma?
What Happens to Those Exposed to Vicarious Trauma?
Who Is at Risk of Being Affected by Vicarious Trauma?
What Are Some Common Negative Reactions to Vicarious Trauma?
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Education and Awareness
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Content: Do your best not to take your loved one’s reactions personally; remind yourself that what your loved one may be experiencing is related to the job, not you. Maintain daily life routines (predictability helps). Stay connected with family and friends. Discuss the demands of your loved one’s job and its impact with other family members, including responding to children’s questions in an age-appropriate manner. Take time to engage in social, creative, and self-care activities such as reading, writing, prayer, and meditation. Seek therapeutic or professional assistance, when needed. For More Information About Vicarious Trauma
The VTT has a number of resources to help you further understand vicarious trauma, its prevalence, and its impact on those working in victim services, emergency medical services, fire services, law enforcement, and other allied professions. The following is just a small sample of the nearly 500 resources in the VTT Compendium of Resources. Education and Awareness
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Introduction to Vicarious Trauma for Emergency Medical Services
Introduction to Vicarious Trauma for Fire Services
Introduction to Vicarious Trauma for Law Enforcement
Introduction to Vicarious Trauma for Victim Services
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