What Is Vicarious Trauma

The emotional residue or strain that results from hearing about or being exposed to the traumatic experiences of others. Unlike burnout, which is related to workload, vicarious trauma stems from empathic engagement and the emotional toll of caring for others.

WHY THIS COURSE MATTERS

Working in healthcare, education, mental health, or community support means carrying the emotional weight of others. Over time, this can lead to vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout. Left unaddressed, it impacts well-being, decision making, and even retention in your profession.

Who Is This Course For

This training is designed for professionals who support others in high stress environments. Healthcare providers, educators, and mental health practitioners will gain neuroscience based strategies for resilience and recovery. It is equally valuable for workplace leaders, caregivers, and students preparing for careers in health, education, or community support.
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What You Will Learn

Practical, Neuroscience Based Tools for Recovery and Resilience

  • Understand what vicarious trauma is and how it affects the brain and body.

  • Apply neuroscience based strategies to regulate stress and promote recovery.

  • Build resilience and sustainable self care practices to prevent burnout.

  • Strengthen empathy and maintain healthy professional boundaries.

  • Earn a certificate in vicarious trauma recovery recognized across Canada and the USA.

Course Curriculum

    1. Vicarious Trauma Recovery: Strategies for Resilience

    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

  • $240.00
  • 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.

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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

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This resilience training is designed to help professionals recover from vicarious trauma and lead with empathy, clarity, and confidence.

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Earn a Recognized Professional Certification

When you enroll, you gain more than just knowledge — you earn a recognized certificate and access to resources that support your growth long after the course ends.

  • Course Workbook

    A comprehensive e-book filled with trauma-informed strategies and practical exercises you can return to anytime.

  • On-Demand Video Lessons

    Engaging video training led by Dr. Seraphine, available anytime so you can learn at your own pace and revisit lessons as needed.

  • Professional Certification

    Earn a Vicarious Trauma Recovery certificate signed by Dr. Pamela Seraphine and Hope After Trauma Academy leadership, recognized by professionals across Canada and the USA.

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.

  • Do I need a background in neuroscience to understand the material?

    Not at all. The content is designed to be practical and approachable while still grounded in research.

  • 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.

  • How long does the course take?

Build Strength Through Resilience

Join professionals across Canada and the USA who are using this training to recover from vicarious trauma and protect their well-being.

You do not have to carry the weight of secondary trauma alone. With neuroscience based strategies for resilience, you will gain the tools and confidence to restore balance, sustain empathy, and continue your work with clarity and care.
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