List of the most popular hashtags for theme #VICARIOUSTRAUMA

There may be a misperception about what it means to witness trauma. In particular this may be confusing when the source of the trauma is not an event, but is rooted in childhood.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ In the latter case, helpers (unpaid/paid) may hear stories of what happened, which can be traumatizing. However the supporters are also exposed to the adaptations or coping mechanisms, which developed as a result of the original source. Repeated exposure to these trauma-based responses may also be a source of secondary trauma.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Two short definitions:⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Coping mechanism is an adaptation to the original traumas. For children who grow up in homes of neglect, abuse, parents with their own developmental trauma, intergenerational trauma, there are be behaviours, responses, and neurobiological changes.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Secondary traumatic stress (which may be vicarious trauma) occurs as a result of exposure to another’s trauma, which in this post is witnessing adaptations.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ What adaptations can be a source of secondary trauma? Not an exhaustive list, but examples might include:⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ - Seeing someone repeatedly choose unhealthy relationships.⠀⠀ - Watching a loved one not care for themself.⠀⠀ - Observing someone engaged in lifestyle choices that are not optimal (workaholism, difficulty setting boundaries, misuse of substances, missing therapy appointments, financial mismanagement, etc).⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Obviously, there is much to be added. However, I want to highlight that observation of trauma is not solely about witnessing an event. It’s about exposure to the trauma-based adaptations.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ To close, if you are a supporter of someone with a childhood trauma history, I want to validate you. I want to acknowledge your experiences and your pain. As a partner to a survivor, I see you and I understand. ⠀⠀ #secondarytrauma #trauma #childhoodtrauma #traumatherapist #cptsd #complexPTSD #vicarioustrauma #starttheconversation #traumainformedcare #family #relationship #relationships #traumasurvivor #heal #recover #copingskills

By the end of last year, I was really experiencing compassion fatigue so I’ve made it a point to make time this year to start working out again and participating in hobbies that I love. . . I bought a #cricut so that has become quite an obsession, I’ve been doing marathon shopping sprees @goodwillaz every other Saturday for the 50% off joy, but now, I think I’ve found the hobby of all hobbies! . . I’ve seen these pics before on Pinterest, but to now see and follow people that actually make use of their renovated school buses is inspiring! . . How are you going to practice self-care this year? . What do you do to ward off Compassion Fatigue? . . Photo credits @skoolieconversion

I love the 2 techniques Freire offers below! I have used the balcony view often - in sessions and supervision. What things do you do? ▪️ Vicarious trauma can materialize in many different ways and can range in intensity. It’s a natural, empathetic response to human suffering. Some people are also just generally more likely to experience vicarious trauma because they’re repeatedly exposed to the trauma of others. One of those groups? Therapists. ▪️ Anthony Freire, the clinical director and founder of The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling in New York, said he tries to implement one of two techniques in his sessions and “both are designed to keep the therapist from creating false ‘memories’ that come from listening to other people’s trauma.” ▪️ 1️⃣The first is what he called the balcony effect. “When the patient is describing the traumatic details, it’s very easy for the therapist to imagine themselves in the same scenario and therefore experiencing the trauma themselves,” he said. “With the balcony effect, I imagine myself on a balcony above the therapy room and ‘watch’ the client tell me the story so that I never fully engage in the story by putting myself ‘in the patient’s shoes.’” ▪️ 2️⃣The second, which is similar to the first effect, is called the movie theater effect. It involves “imagining oneself ‘watching a movie’ play out as the client is telling the story without becoming a character in the movie ourselves,” Freire said. ▪️ Read the whole article here: What Happens To Therapists Who Listen To Trauma All Day http://huffp.st/2pF6SpN #huffpost #wellness #therapy #therapists #secondarytraumaticstress #vicarioustrauma #traumatreatment #traumatherapy #empathy #compassion

C Train. Overheard by @xomonicag #vicarioustrauma #overheardnewyork

our job is challenging AF. i am so grateful that my agency and supervisor understand this and respect when i need to take time off for self-care and my mental health, because i was really starting to struggle in all aspects of my life. check in with yourself and give yourself permission to take a break. im glad i did or i would have hit complete burn out pretty damn soon. @SocialTwerkers #SocialTwerkers #SelfCare #MentalHealthDays #MiniVacation #StayCation #RandR #PreventBurnout #Trauma #VicariousTrauma • • • • #socialwork #socialworker #socialjustice #activism #msw #therapy #therapist #clinician #mentalillness #breakthestigma #mentalhealth #change #communities #empower #agentsofchange #swk #selfcare #selflove #RachelRemen

Work burnout occurs when engaged, passionate, committed people become physically and emotionally exhausted from feeling disillusioned with their work and life. ✨ One of the reasons this happens is when we derive much of our identity and purpose from the jobs we have, but we become overwhelmed by it and our enthusiasm for what we do falls rapidly. ✨ There are many factor that contribute to burnout, such as limiting beliefs, insufficient resources, un-supportive workplace, feeling ill-equipped to deal with workload, feeling of helplessness, vicarious trauma, personal/family matters etc ✨ No matter what the contributing factors are, we all know we need to prioritise self-care somewhere in the equation. ✨ BUT the thing is---- simply having self-care routines in place will NOT heal burnout without mindfully recognising our own vulnerabilities, habitual reaction to stressors, and being in touch with what truly matters for us deep in our heart. ✨ This is why I am in the process of creating a FREE resource to help you implement some practical actionable steps to do this, keep an eye out for this coming soon!!

Healers need to heal. Honored to be interviewed for this @huffpost article on vicarious trauma among mental health professionals. It is important for therapists, social workers, psychologists, coaches, and pastoral counselors to take care of their mental health. #selfcare #vicarioustrauma #mentalhealth #psychology #huffpost

Because YOU are the most important person.If you don’t take care of yourself first, you can’t care for others appropriately! How do you “care” for yourself? ⬇️ . . . #mentalhealth #hookollc #lmft #therapist #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #loveyourself #loveyou #personalneeds #needs #selflove #awareness #investinyourself #investinyou #growth #care #takecareofyourself #hobbies #interests #pampering #burnoutrecovery #vicarioustrauma #depression #anxiety #trauma #ptsd #fatigue #burnout #stress #recovery

Check out this week’s #newepisode of @themindfulrebel #podcast today with @staciemcclam - Bringing Awareness to #compassionfatigue and #vicarioustrauma. Head to my website shawnjmoore.com/podcast or your favorite place to listen (@applepodcasts @anchor.fm @googleplaymusic) #healing #holistichealing #healthylifestyle #mindfulmovement #mindfulness #movementculture #communityorganizing #bspn #podcast #podcastmovement #dopeblackpods #podcast4theculture #podsincolor #podsaveamerica #soul #soulwork #selflove #mondaymotivation #mindfulmonday #healer #growthmindset #leadership #educhat #educator #lgbt #podsbyqpoc #authorsofinstagram