Vicarious Trauma and Self Care Strategies for School Professionals

Vicarious Trauma & Self-Care Strategies for School Professionals helps school staff recognize the signs of compassion fatigue and build habits that support resilience and recovery. Topics covered include definitions of trauma and vicarious trauma, understanding practitioner vulnerability, and how to use the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) to track well-being, manage risk, and guide self-care.  

This training focuses on identifying protective factors, setting healthy boundaries, and creating personalized self-care and wellness plans, and is ideal for school counselors, psychologists, social workers, administrators, and any educator looking to sustain their emotional health while supporting others. 

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For more information or to request training, please fill out our Mental Health Professional Development Request Form.