Ripples on the pond (Eastbourne)

Service Description

The stories we hear from those we aim to support can be very disturbing and have resonance with our own difficulties and histories. This can cause us to become traumatised, potentially leading to health problems and difficulties in relating to those we most wish to help. This session utilises creative methods to help us explore the topic. Aims of this workshop are to: ● Learn about Vicarious trauma /secondary Trauma Stress ● Explore ways to protect ourselves from the effects of vicarious trauma ● Learn more about our own values and boundaries and how to cope with moral distress. It is intended that after this workshop you will gain more knowledge, confidence and skill in supporting those who have been traumatised directly in your practice in a complex world. You will learn more about yourself by taking part in this workshop. Who is this workshop for ? This workshop is suitable for anyone working in the helping professions e.g. Counsellors, nurses, doctors, social workers, student healthcare professionals, police, teachers etc… Areas covered In a 6 hour day (1000 - 1630) we will cover the following: ● In depth exploration of the topic ● Effects - How does Vicarious Trauma effect me? ● Values and Boundaries ● Self-care in the face of difficult times A completion certificate for 6hours CPD will be provided at the end of the course. FEE: £80 workshop fee £70 (£10 discount for students) £90 in abundance - if you are in abundance and can afford to pay extra, £20 of your fee will be used to help fund a place in one of our workshops for people with lived experience of mental distress or on benefits. No lunch provided