In this episode, Kate Collier and Sass Boucher discuss the concept of Professional Trauma and Fatigue, and how Child Advocacy Center staff and their partners can use the Five Pillars of Protection to balance the negative effects of working in the child advocacy field.
This podcast episode features the co-founders of SelfCare Psychology Ltd., Kate Collier and Sass Boucher, as they discuss the concept of professional trauma and fatigue, and how child advocacy center (CAC) staff can counter the negative morale effects of their work. They discuss a range of topics, providing insights and practical advice to help listeners navigate stress and protect their mental health. Topics discussed include: SelfCare Psychology; professional trauma and fatigue, including stress, compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma; everyday stress; resilience, and the Five Pillars of Protection – awareness, supervision, peer support, trauma informed, and self care. The webpage for the podcast episode also includes biographical information on Collier and Boucher, as well as a list of recommended resources.
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