This course will be an experiential workshop on using mindfulness to recognise, understand and manage vicarious trauma. Participants will have a chance to learn meditation, mindfulness and visualisation techniques to manage vicarious trauma.

It would be helpful, but not mandatory to first attend the CPD course 'Trauma-Informed Support for Vulnerable People' on 29th January. Follow the link for more details.

Course content: 

This is an experiential workshop. There will be some theory and discussion about definitions of vicarious trauma and how to recognise and manage it. 

There will also be an opportunity to be led through guided meditations, mindful movements and visualisations. 

Participants will be split into breakout rooms for discussion. 

Course aims/objectives:

1. To have an understanding of what mindfulness is. 

2. To gain some practical skills in using mindfulness and visualisation to manage personal experiences of overwhelm and vicarious trauma.

3. To gain a personal strategy to manage overwhelm and vicarious trauma. 

Course method: 

The workshop is run in the form of a small group training. The presenter will persent information and will invite high levels of participation and sharing of knowledge and ideas. Prepared slides/handouts guide the process rather than impart information. 

The following materials are provided: 

• Powerpoint presentations
• Guidance for further reading
• Bibliography