What is Vicarious Trauma?
Vicarious trauma is a common occupational challenge for professionals in child and family services, aged care, community services, and other caring roles. It occurs when repeated exposure to the trauma of others leads to:
- Emotional distress and dissatisfaction
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Mental and physical health problems
If left unaddressed, vicarious trauma can affect staff psychologically, physically, socially, spiritually, and professionally.
About the Workshop
Combatting Vicarious Trauma in the Workplace
In-Person Workshop | 6 Hours | $349 incl. GST
This interactive workshop is designed for professionals who support individuals impacted by trauma. Recognising that those in helping roles often face their own emotional challenges, this training blends evidence-based theory with practical tools to foster wellbeing and resilience.
Participants will gain:
- A deeper understanding of vicarious trauma and its early warning signs
- Actionable strategies to reduce its impact
- Tools to build psychological and emotional resilience
- Insights from the Sanctuary Model – a renowned framework for creating safe, trauma-informed workplaces.
This 6-hour session is highly interactive, offering opportunities for reflection, discussion, and skill-building. The cost is $349 per person (including GST).
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Upcoming Session
7 October, 2025 | In-person training
237 Cecil Street, South Melbourne
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for professionals who support individuals affected by trauma or who are regularly exposed to traumatic material in their work.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Define vicarious trauma and recognise its impact
- Identify where and how it may present in daily work
- Recognise warning signs in individuals and teams
- Apply strategies to minimise risks and support wellbeing
- Build a shared language and group norms for peer support
- Develop tools for prevention, including:
- Peer reflection practices
- Team-based safety plans
- Personal self-care plans
Upcoming Session
In person at 237 Cecil St South Melbourne
Customised to Your Team
Our multidisciplinary experts will work with your organisation to design and deliver learning that meets your unique context and needs.
An enjoyable, practical and informative workshop. Useful for the team to grow together in creating a healthy culture. It makes me want to do all the training. I also see a lot utility for clients, modelling safety plans and helping them become curious about creating their own