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Vicarious Trauma/Self-Care CRPS
This course addresses the critical issue of compassion fatigue, focusing on the mental health challenges faced by caregivers and professionals in high-stress environments. Participants will learn to develop effective self-care strategies to prevent burnout, understand the dynamics of secondary traumatization and victimization, and explore the concept of countertransference in therapeutic settings.
This course meets the 2 hour requirement for Vicarious Trauma/Self-Care domain.
This course will award 2 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Understand the concept of compassion fatigue, including its symptoms and impact on personal and professional life.
- Develop effective personal self-care strategies to enhance resilience and well-being in high-stress environments.
- Explore the concept of secondary traumatization and how it affects individuals working in close contact with trauma survivors.
- Examine the phenomena of victimization and secondary victimization, focusing on their implications in healthcare and social service settings.
- Gain insights into the dynamics of countertransference and its implications for therapeutic relationships.
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- Relevance: This course is intended for substance abuse professionals.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- CEBroker Course ID: NA
- Credit Hours: 2
This course is intended for substance abuse professionals.