When Compassion Hurts: Burnout, Vicarious Trauma and Secondary Trauma in Prenatal and Early Childhood Service Providers

Description: Comprehensive resource book including information about Vicarious trauma and related issues. While many of the practical tools are for individual level reflection, there is clear discussion about risk factors and protective factors in the work environment. Also addresses the broader community context, including cultural practices and social inequality. Includes worksheets and reflection guides.

Chapter headings:

Definitions
Biology of Stress and Trauma
Signs and Symptoms
Risk Factors
Protective Factors
Resilience and Self-care
Reflective Practice
Taking Action

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What's the evidence base for this resource:  Based on comprehensive literature summaries and extensive consultation in the field.

 

Potential uses and limitation: The resource is created for Early Childhood services, however much of the content is relevant for all types of trauma-related services.

The practical tools (e.g. worksheets, assessment guides) tend to be geared towards individual level self-care, even though the work environment is clearly discussed as a key factor.

 

Where it comes from: Best Start Resource Centre, Ontario, Canada.


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