Vicarious Trauma is Real
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Vicarious Trauma is Real

By Ikam Acosta MA, MCJ

If you work in a high-stress, role as a caregiver, therapist, first responder, healthcare worker, coach, or advocate, you probably know what it feels like to carry the weight of someone else’s pain. You’re likely deeply empathetic and show up for others even when you’re running on empty. Sometimes, the struggles of those you are supporting becomes part of your emotional landscape and can become very real for you.

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