Most people have heard of the term vicarious trauma, relating to a concept that is often defined broadly in describing secondary trauma experienced by people who work with traumatized individuals. Yet ...

Exposure to news and personal stories detailing traumatic events batters our emotional reserves. Whether conversing with a disaster victim or witnessing horrific images on social media or TV, our ...

Vicarious trauma is trauma a person feels indirectly, or vicariously, through another person. It is common among certain professions including healthcare workers, lawyers, and counselors. Vicarious ...

Officers, rape and crisis center employees, and other first responders listen to traumatic stories every day, which can impact their mental health indirectly, experts say. First responders and victim ...

The severity of racism we all face in our daily lives will vary depending on one’s circumstances, but research shows that regardless of your wealth, gender, or education, videos of police brutality ...

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Ellen Fink-Samnick, discusses how the pandemic is creating trauma among healthcare professionals and what can be done about it. Editor's note: On July 23, Ellen Fink-Samnick MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP, ...

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There is a concept in psychology known as vicarious trauma. It was first identified in mental health care professionals who were repeatedly exposed to their patients’ traumatic experiences. By ...

The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13, sent shock waves throughout America, affecting both public figures and private citizens alike. For the people who ...