CI 625 - Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma in Helping Professionals

Course overview

This CE course explores the emotional and psychological challenges faced by helping professionals, with a focus on compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the signs, symptoms, and impact of these phenomena, as well as evidence-based strategies for prevention and self-care. Through engaging textbooks, and a document, students will learn to recognize their own stress responses and develop resilience to sustain their important work caring for others.