Psychological trauma can occur when a person is not able to cope with a distressing or overwhelming event, or process the emotions involved with their experiences.

Professionals including clinicians, frontline staff, supervisors and managers can experience vicarious trauma as a result of hearing about another person’s trauma and witnessing their associated distress.

Over time, this work-related exposure to clients’ trauma can have a significant impact on professionals’ wellbeing.

This workshop will explore different types of trauma and how they can impact staff and organisations. Factors that enhance and undermine resilience will be discussed. We will also outline strategies that you can use to manage vicarious trauma and maintain your wellbeing at work.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• understand the nature and impact of vicarious trauma
• identify tools for monitoring your own and others’ personal and professional wellbeing
• identify strategies to reduce your risk, and the risk of others, of experiencing vicarious trauma
• recognise the signs and symptoms that may indicate vicarious trauma is affecting wellbeing and work
• incorporate practices that support resilience and sustainability into work routines.
  
  

Ideal for

Organisations, employees and clinicians from all sectors who may work with or support clients who are experiencing challenging circumstances.

About the presenter

Jeff Roberts is a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years’ experience in counselling, working in a variety of mental health settings in Australia and overseas. Jeff is highly experienced in performing IQ, personality and memory testing. He specialises in men's health and is also experienced working with LGBTQI+ communities on a range of different issues including depression, anxiety, sexual health and interpersonal issues. Jeff has experience working with the corporate sector, providing coaching, training and leadership development.

Registration information

• Registrations for scheduled workshops close 48 hours before the event.
• Workshops must be paid for at least 2 business days before the training date, or your registration will be cancelled. 
• If paying by invoice, proof of payment needs to be provided at least 24 hours ahead of the event.

Training Workshops Cancellation Statement [PDF, 1MB] 

Contact us

Training and Development Team
Phone: (03) 8573 2222
Email: [email protected]