When Caring Hurts: Vicarious Trauma with Amanda Theissen

This is an audio only version of an HSABC webinar originally broadcast on May 19th, 2020. 

For the video, handouts and resources, please visit us at hsa-bc.ca

This webinar provides an overview of what vicarious trauma is and its impact. (e.g. absenteeism, high turnover etc). The session focuses on the prevention and intervention of vicarious trauma in the areas of organizational culture, work load, work environment, education, group support, supervision, and resources for self care. Context for the particular collective trauma of the pandemic will also be provided. 

Amanda Theissen specializes in helping individuals and organizations manage workplace stressors and make positive changes.

As a ‘Stress Strategist,’ Amanda works with individuals through the process of inquiry to support people in gaining clarity and finding solutions to challenges. She offers a range of workshops to organizations to facilitate the creation of safe, supportive, and positive work environments.

Having worked for over 15 years in the non-profit world, she has firsthand knowledge of the kinds of experiences that exemplify working in front-line capacities. Her experience includes working in the areas of addiction, victim services, mental health and developmental disabilities.

Although Amanda has a BA in Psychology, a Bachelors of Social Work and a MA in Theology, her greatest accomplishments remain being a loving partner, a devoted mother, and a good friend.