What is Vicarious Trauma?

Vicarious trauma is the emotional residue or strain that results from hearing about or being exposed to the traumatic experiences of others. Common among mental health professionals, first responders, and caregivers, it can manifest through emotional exhaustion, reduced empathy, and changes in worldview. Unlike burnout, which is related to workload, vicarious trauma stems from empathic engagement and the emotional toll of caring for others. This course provides science-based, trauma-informed care training to help individuals and organizations recognize, manage, and recover from the effects of vicarious trauma—building resilience and long-term emotional well-being

Who Is This Course For?

Learn the benefits of this course for mental health professionals, individuals, and organizations

The Vicarious Trauma Recovery course offers transformative benefits for mental health professionals, individuals, and organizations, equipping them with the tools needed to thrive. Mental health professionals can deepen their trauma-informed care expertise, meet continuing education requirements, and develop resilience strategies to support both clients and personal well-being. Individuals gain actionable techniques to manage mental health challenges, embark on a self-healing journey, and build resilience for long-term emotional health. Organizations benefit by fostering a supportive workplace culture through effective staff training, stress reduction, and enhanced emotional intelligence, ultimately improving team performance, morale, and retention. This comprehensive course empowers all participants to build resilience, enhance well-being, and achieve their goals. Whether you're looking to deepen your trauma-informed practice training or improve your organization’s approach to trauma-informed care, this course offers practical and proven strategies to support both.

What Is Included In This Course?

This trauma-informed care course includes hands-on resources, brain-based strategies, and compassion fatigue training to support professionals and individuals alike. Every Hope After Trauma Academy course provides participants with additional resources and strategies for support and further understanding. Each course includes a course e-book, on-demand video lessons, strategies, and more!

  • Comprehensive Course E-Book

    Receive the official course workbook, packed with brain-based strategies and practical exercises to help you apply what you’ve learned in every module. This downloadable resource will serve as your guide during the course and a valuable reference afterward.

  • Engaging On-Demand Video Lessons

    Learn directly from Dr. Pamela Seraphine, a leading expert in trauma and brain health. Access her engaging video lessons anytime, enabling you to learn at your own pace and revisit concepts as needed.

  • Certification

    Upon successfully completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate signed by Bruce Kirk, BCBA Executive Director, and Dr. Pamela Seraphine, showcasing your expertise in vicarious trauma recovery and resilience strategies. This certificate demonstrates your commitment to personal and professional growth.

What are the Course Outcomes?

The Vicarious Trauma Recovery course empowers individuals to transform their mental health and build resilience by mastering stress management strategies, understanding the effects of trauma, and gaining lifelong tools for emotional well-being and self-mastery. For organizations, the course fosters a healthier, more productive work environment by equipping teams with science-based strategies to manage stress and compassion fatigue, enhancing empathy and communication, and promoting a culture of resilience. By investing in this course, individuals and organizations alike can achieve lasting well-being, improved performance, and a renewed sense of empowerment.

Unlock the Tools for Recovery and Growth

Join our 5-part, science-based course to tackle vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout. Whether you're seeking personal transformation or organizational impact, discover brain-based strategies to enhance resilience, productivity, and well-being.

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Course curriculum

    1. Vicarious Trauma Recovery: 5-Part Training Series

    2. About Your Instructor

    3. Trigger Warning

    4. Training Objectives

    5. Module Overview

    6. Accelerated Resilience Model

    7. Before We Begin

    1. Module 1 Overview

    2. Lesson 1: Defining Various Traumas & Who's At Risk

    3. Lesson 2: VT Symptoms & Red Flag Warning Signs

    4. Lesson 3: The Many Ways We Cope

    5. Lesson 4: Corrupt & Compromised

    6. Lesson 5: Regain Conscious Control - Taking Command Of Your Hijacked Brain (Advanced Resiliency Skills)

    7. Strategy 1: The GLAD Sleep Technique - A Nightly Ritual For Restorative Rest

    8. Strategy 2: Change The Channel- Cognitive Top-Down Technique

    9. Module 1: Quiz

    1. Module 2 Overview

    2. Lesson 6: Your Social Brain, Mirror Neurons & Perceived Threats

    3. Lesson 7: 5 Primary Areas of The Brain Affected By Trauma

    4. Lesson 8: Self-Directed Neuroplasticity - Retraining The Traumatized Brain

    5. Lesson 9: Reset Your Nervous System - Shifting from SNS to PNS (Accelerated Resiliency Skills)

    6. Strategy 3: Physiological Sigh & Breathing Fire - Focused Breathing Technique

    7. Strategy 4: 4-Minute Habit (Bottom-Up Technique)

    8. Module 2: Quiz

    1. Module 3 Overview

    2. Lesson 10: How Trauma and Chronic Stress Are Held In The Body

    3. Lesson 11: Integrating Dark Emotions

    4. Lesson 12: Identifying Non-Negotiable Values & Boundary Violations

    5. Strategy 5: Non-Negotiable Values

    6. Lesson 13: Releasing Toxicity - Integrating Emotions & Releasing Toxic Energy (Advanced Resiliency Skills)

    7. Strategy 6: Ticket To Ride - Release Trauma & Toxicity From Your Body

    8. Module 3 Quiz

    1. Module 4 Overview

    2. Lesson 14: How Self-Mastery Requires Perceptual Evolution

    3. Strategy 7: Demand Diffusion - Regaining Control & Reducing Overwhelm

    4. Lesson 15: Reconditioning Your Mindset - Changing Unconscious Perceptions to Conscious Intentions

    5. Strategy 8: Trainspotting Technique

    6. Lesson 15 Continued: Reframing Thoughts

    7. Strategy 9: Outcome Rewrite Technique

    8. Lesson 15 Continued: Relinquishing Entitlement

    9. Strategy 10: Path To Freedom Technique

    10. Lesson 15 Continued: Designing Your Future Identity

    11. Strategy 11: Your Future Identity

    12. Module 4 Quiz

    1. Lesson 16: FLOW State of Mind

    2. Lesson 17: Understanding Your Brain On Flow

    3. Lesson 18: 3 Simple Ways To Establish FLOW

    4. Lesson 19: Restoring Connections - Harnessing FLOW & Radical Self-Care (Advanced Resiliency Skills)

    5. Strategy 12: The Mantra Of Intrigue - Closed Concentration Meditation

    6. Module 5 Quiz

About this course

  • $345.00
  • 51 lessons

Meet your instructor

Dr. Pamela Seraphine

Dr. Pamela Seraphine is a neuroscientist, consultant, and musician renowned for her expertise in PTSD, trauma, and brain health. Specializing in applied neuroscience for workplace mental health and trauma recovery, she boasts over two decades of invaluable experience in mental health education, advocacy, and leadership.

Testimonials

“It exceeded my expectations. The liveliness of presenting the information was a model demonstrating the outcomes of the teaching materials. This course was very interesting and presented very well. The GLAD method and FLOW, and learning that my brain is not me, I am in control of my brain.”

- Ross, Vicarious Trauma Recovery Student

“Having strategies to help myself heal. I didn't think I was traumatized until I attended this workshop series. It made me reflect and practice the strategies to help myself become whole again (eventually!). It's a work in progress and it's slow work because I didn't understand what was happening to me.”

- Samantha, Vicarious Trauma Recovery Student

“The training met and exceeded expectations by how thorough it was in how to help myself and how I can interact and understand those I work with (staff and members of the public).”

- Joe, Social Worker

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who should take the Vicarious Trauma Recovery course?

    This course is ideal for mental health professionals, caregivers, social workers, educators, and anyone exposed to the emotional burdens of others. It's especially beneficial for those seeking trauma-informed practice training or strategies to combat compassion fatigue and burnout.

  • How is this course different from other trauma-informed care courses?

    Unlike general trauma-informed care courses, this program focuses specifically on vicarious trauma recovery using a brain-based, science-backed approach. You’ll learn resilience-building techniques grounded in neuroscience to address the unique needs of professionals facing secondary trauma.

  • Does this course provide a certification in trauma-informed care?

    Yes. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate that validates their training in trauma-informed care and vicarious trauma recovery. This is a valuable addition to your professional credentials.

  • Can this course help prevent compassion fatigue?

    Absolutely. The course covers practical strategies to build emotional resilience and reduce the risk of compassion fatigue. You'll gain tools that support both personal well-being and professional longevity.

  • Is the course self-paced?

    Yes. All video lessons are on-demand, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace. This flexibility ensures you can integrate trauma-informed learning into your schedule, no matter your workload.

Start Your Journey Today!

Discover a science-based approach to overcome workplace vicarious trauma in this 5-part series. Gain invaluable insights, master brain-based strategies, and enhance personal and professional resilience and sustainable transformation.

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