Vicarious trauma – its impact

This interactive session is delivered by Mary Jackson, a counsellor and former solicitor with extensive  experience in delivering training on this topic. Whilst touching on the basics of vicarious trauma this session will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss and share their experiences and understanding of vicarious trauma in a supportive setting.

It is relevant for anyone in the legal sector working with vulnerable clients or exposed to traumatic images or experiences such as in immigration, criminal, personal injury, clinical negligence or family work. This training aims to introduce and develop an understanding of the concept of vicarious trauma and its potential emotional impact.   

Learning outcomes:

• Understanding what vicarious trauma is
• Exploring how legal work can lead to vicarious trauma
• Recognising the signs of vicarious trauma
• Identifying the impact of vicarious trauma
• Managing responses to trauma exposure – trauma stewardship
• Becoming trauma informed
• Caring for yourself while caring for others

The training costs £35 per attendee. 

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Please note that this session will not be recorded.