Description A Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma (QPASTT) Guidebook (2016)
The content is therapeutically informed, and addresses those providing direct support to people who have experienced torture and trauma. There is a clear message that VT is not a sign of 'personal weakness', but a natural human response to repeated exposure to human suffering. It is intended to be a resource for people who are affected by the stories and experiences of the refugee and asylum seekers who they work with.
What's the evidence base for this resource. Is essentially an accessible narrative summary of some of the key research and theory references in the trauma and vicarious trauma field.
Potential uses and limitations Focus is on individual level impacts and self-care. There is a brief
discussion on the theme of Vicarious growth and satisfaction. Could be useful for supervisors. There is only a brief summary of organisational responsibilities but these are not detailed enough to provide any substantial guidance for primary prevention strategies.
Where it comes from: Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma
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