Managing Vicarious Trauma

Posted Thursday 16 May 2024 | David Cherry and Associates Pty. Ltd.

The webinar will cover:

• Preparing to work in a difficult environment
• Vicarious trauma and its impact
• Looking after yourself and others after difficult events
• The importance of developing helpful habits, skills, and routines
• Guidelines for developing a personal plan to help prevent and manage vicarious trauma

The webinar will be highly interactive, and the participants will be encouraged to ask questions at any time.

Detailed notes will be provided.

The webinar will be run by David Cherry, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who has been working for over 40 years. David has provided training for staff in health, education, aged care, disability, and those working with the homeless on preparing to work in difficult environments and managing vicarious trauma. He has also provided training for emergency services staff on supporting others after difficult incidents. In addition, David was a volunteer with the Victorian SES for 4 years during which time he was involved in road crash rescue, searches, assisting people after storms, and other duties.