JJ's Clinical Connections
Join Zepf Center leaders each month as they deep dive into the world of behavioral health. Hosted by Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Jennifer Jancsin, each episode features conversations about cutting-edge care, top-notch professionals, and innovative practices in mental health and substance use treatment.
JJ's Clinical Connections
Helping the Helper: Understanding and Dealing with Vicarious Trauma
Welcome to JJ's Clinical Connections! Connecting you to clinical topics.
This month, we’re celebrating two important observances—Employee Appreciation and Mental Health Awareness Month.
It’s no secret that mental health professionals play a vital role in our communities, providing critical care for individuals and families as they navigate mental health and substance use challenges. While it is a privilege to support others through their healing, over time, being exposed to indirect trauma can have a real impact on clinicians themselves.
In this episode, we’ll be joined by Clinical Manager of Adult Therapy Leah Marty to talk about what vicarious trauma looks like, how it impacts clinicians, and —most importantly—how these professionals can care for themselves while continuing to care for others.
Episode Resources
- Brian Miller's CE-CERT Model - Miller, B. C. (2022). Reducing secondary traumatic stress: Skills for sustaining a career in the helping professions.
- Zepf Center Crisis Care
- SELF & Sanctuary Information
- Zepf Center Career Page
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Celebrating 50 years of care, Zepf Center is dedicated to serving the surrounding communities by providing comprehensive, accessible, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. To learn more, visit zepfcenter.org.