Why it’s important to deal with secondary trauma
Avoiding compassion fatigue is not about avoiding empathy. By Caitlin Johnston - They sat in the hospital waiting room for days, surrounded by those whose loved ones were on the brink of life and death. Lt. Colonel Sheryl Tollerud wasn’t at the
Recognizing trauma
According to the American Psychological Association, the following are common symptoms of trauma: Feelings become intense and sometimes are unpredictable. Irritability, mood swings, anxiety, and depression are coming manifestations of this. Flashbacks: repeated and vivid memories of the event that