Vicarious Trauma Research Paper
The Effects of Trauma on Clients and Counselors
Walden University
The Effects of Trauma on Clients and Counselors Some disasters make headlines, such as earthquakes or tornados, but many tragedies can hit close to home in the form of a fire burning an individual’s livelihood and belongings and car accidents (Shallcross, 2012). In the extent of things, these disasters are just as important to those involved as larger, more newsworthy tragedies (Shallcross, 2012).
Two Examples of Trauma-Causing Events Dr. Moore discusses abuse and difficulties with adolescents (Laureate Education, Inc., 2012). The judicial system doesn’t always protect children from the abusive environment. Dr. Moore (2012) goes on to discuss two specific cases involving two young children, who opened up about their father’s sexual abuse towards them. The details were disturbing, with various inappropriate and illegal sexual acts involving a three year old and a five …show more content…
It is crucial to be aware of somatic symptoms such as headaches, and not to take on too many cases involving vicarious trauma. Self-help strategies for those experiencing somatic systems caused by VT can be exercise a and massages to alleviate stress (Laureate Education, Inc.,2012).
STS is acquired by those who are close to clients who are effected by trauma, but also has PTSD properties (Baird & Kracen, 2006) Harrison & Westwood (2009) conducted a study that found properties that could mitigate risks of VT and STS. They found, “nine major themes salient across clinicians’ narratives of protective practices: countering isolation (in professional, personal and spiritual realms); developing mindful self-awareness; consciously expanding perspective to embrace complexity; active optimism; holistic self-care;
Walden University
The Effects of Trauma on Clients and Counselors Some disasters make headlines, such as earthquakes or tornados, but many tragedies can hit close to home in the form of a fire burning an individual’s livelihood and belongings and car accidents (Shallcross, 2012). In the extent of things, these disasters are just as important to those involved as larger, more newsworthy tragedies (Shallcross, 2012).
Two Examples of Trauma-Causing Events Dr. Moore discusses abuse and difficulties with adolescents (Laureate Education, Inc., 2012). The judicial system doesn’t always protect children from the abusive environment. Dr. Moore (2012) goes on to discuss two specific cases involving two young children, who opened up about their father’s sexual abuse towards them. The details were disturbing, with various inappropriate and illegal sexual acts involving a three year old and a five …show more content…
It is crucial to be aware of somatic symptoms such as headaches, and not to take on too many cases involving vicarious trauma. Self-help strategies for those experiencing somatic systems caused by VT can be exercise a and massages to alleviate stress (Laureate Education, Inc.,2012).
STS is acquired by those who are close to clients who are effected by trauma, but also has PTSD properties (Baird & Kracen, 2006) Harrison & Westwood (2009) conducted a study that found properties that could mitigate risks of VT and STS. They found, “nine major themes salient across clinicians’ narratives of protective practices: countering isolation (in professional, personal and spiritual realms); developing mindful self-awareness; consciously expanding perspective to embrace complexity; active optimism; holistic self-care;