Description
Working in trauma-exposed fields such as prosecution, forensics, criminal justice, child exploitation, and related areas can take a significant toll on professionals and their administrative staff. This workshop will explore the latest evidence-informed strategies to help mitigate distress before, during, and after exposure to challenging cases. Participants will gain practical tools to stay grounded and maintain their well-being in high-pressure environments.
Presented by: Françoise Mathieu, Executive Director, TEND
Objectives
Participants will learn:
1. How to differentiate between direct and indirect trauma exposure.
2. Tools for navigating empathic strain and secondary traumatic stress.
3. Key strategies to stay grounded and reduce emotional overwhelm.
Practical takeaways include:
- Grounding techniques to process exposure to difficult images and evidence.
- The "Hot Walk and Talk" strategy for immediate relief.
- Low-Impact Processing: Reducing the spread of secondary trauma.
- Understanding the Window of Tolerance and how to expand it in stressful situations.
- Tools for transitioning effectively from work to home.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Certificate of Completion
Learning credits
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