F11 - The Harder Side of Helping

Interacting with individuals whose lives have been affected by trauma often has unintended consequences for individuals trying to help. The concepts of "big t" and "little t" trauma, attachment and human development are explored. These ideas are used to explore the concept of secondary trauma and why it affects us as helpers. The four types of secondary trauma will be introduced in order to better understand the specific ways that helping can impact our lives outside of our work. This training also includes an introduction of reciprocal restoration and resilience building as an alternative framework for the imperfect term "self-care."