For many, vicarious trauma is simply part of the work.
It’s time that proactive prevention is too.
Witnessing other people's trauma can have a cumulative impact on a person’s physical and mental well-being. In trauma-exposed workplaces, the effects of vicarious trauma are often seen as unfortunate yet unavoidable.
Like an inescapable tide, the immense personal and business costs of vicarious trauma are left to unfold repeatedly in these workplaces.
But by viewing vicarious trauma in the workplace as inevitable, both workers and employers disregard their capacity to effectively manage and prevent it. The unfortunate result is a disempowered workforce.
This web resource contains information and tools to support you in adopting a risk management approach to vicarious trauma prevention.
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Please note - the information cited in this website has been simplified for the purpose of accessibility and usefulness. In the footer of each page you will find recommendations for further evidence-based reading.
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This website is a community-based initiative for organisations, responding to the need for accessible and strategic information for preventing vicarious trauma and burnout.
Amy Nicholas is a NT based Social Worker, currently undertaking a Churchill Fellowship in Vicarious Trauma Prevention.
Developed by Amy Nicholas (2023) with design support from KirstyMoegerlein.com
Disclaimer: This website is intended as a general information resource only, recommendations provided here should not be substituted for appropriate risk management processes or legal advice. All organisations and individuals should consider and implement changes that are appropriate to their circumstances.