The Echo Chamber: A Guide to Vicarious Trauma addresses a critical yet often overlooked aspect of healthcare practice - the cumulative impact of bearing witness to others' pain.
This presentation challenges the notion that vicarious trauma indicates professional weakness, reframing it as an expected outcome of empathetic healthcare practice, and moves beyond the simplistic self-care advice that is so often offered as a solution. Participants will learn to recognise early indicators of vicarious trauma, understand its impact on both personal and professional functioning, and develop practical, research-supported strategies for building sustainable resilience.
Through combining theoretical understanding with practical application, this training provides healthcare professionals with the tools needed to maintain effectiveness while protecting their own psychological wellbeing.
About our presenter: Emma Keen
Emma Keen is a registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience in mental health, with extensive work in trauma, performance psychology, and eating disorders. As an accredited EMDR practitioner, she combines evidence-based practice with practical experience in supporting fellow practitioners through the challenges of trauma work.
Drawing from her experience in supervision and professional training, Emma is passionate about helping psychologists maintain their effectiveness and wellbeing throughout their careers. Her integrative approach is informed by her qualifications (BSW, AdvGradDip Psych, MProfPsych, GradDip Human Nutrition) and extensive clinical experience, offering fellow practitioners practical strategies for sustainable practice.
Webinar timing: 7:00 – 8:00 pm AEDT
Access to the recording of this webinar: A recording of this webinar will be available through the CPD Webinar Library, but for the best experience and the opportunity to ask your questions, join us live. Everyone who registers will be advised via email as soon as the recording is available. Members have unlimited access to the recording, and non-members will have access for 6 months.