Working with young people in the trauma space: vicarious trauma

Description: This Webinar is aimed at professionals in primary care, mental health and human services settings who work with young people who have experienced trauma and injustice at some point in their lives.

Rather than focusing on specific self-care strategies, it advocates for a framework of ‘self-care’ that includes the role of organisational responsibility in maintaining staff wellbeing in this space.

 

What's the evidence base for this resource: Mostly based on the clinical practice experience of the presenter, with references to relevant research and literature sources.

 

Potential uses and limitations: Discussion starter for staff, supervisors and mangers. There are specific suggestions for supervision practices and workplace measures, from about 46m30s.


Where it comes from: Orygen National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health.



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Employee Empowerment and Work Environment Management and Supervision Staff Health and Wellness