Vicarious trauma: Signs and strategies for coping
October 22, 2019 British Medical Association
This guide from the British Medical Association describes signs of vicarious trauma and gives strategies for coping with it. It includes sections on what vicarious trauma is, how to cope with the aftermath of traumatic incidents, and spotting signs of trauma in those who have been involved in caring for others.
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