Self-care strategies to prevent vicarious trauma & burnout

Description

Learn to counteract and manage vicarious trauma and burnout through practical strategies and practices.
Vicarious trauma and burnout are major risk factors for mental health workers. Being able to manage our own trigger responses to repeatedly witnessing the distress of others is essential.

This event will cover:

Definitions of stress, burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.
The role of empathy, compassion and boundaries in working with clients
Strategies for managing burnout / compassion fatigue
Understanding the autonomic nervous system
Models of reflective practice.

Trainers

Kaz Mitchell — Mental Health Victoria

Categories: Capability 13 - Enabling reflective and supportive ways of working
Disciplines: Other
Levels: Introductory

Thursday 11 April 2019
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar

Elsternwick

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

$320

Member rate: $230
Non-Member rate: $320

To learn more about becoming a MHV Member, click here: https://www.mhvic.org.au/mhv-membership

Provided by Mental Health Victoria

For further information contact

learning@mhvic.org.au

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