Stress, Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue and Burn-out: What are They, and How Do We Deal with Them?

Professionals who work in an environment in which they are exposed to others’ trauma do so at a personal cost. Whether the trauma is experienced through the written word, hearing descriptions, or seeing videos or images of events, our minds, brains, and bodies react and respond. This presentation looks at the four most common responses and reactions we have to being exposed to the trauma of others, how to recognize them, and how we can mitigate them.