Vicarious Trauma and Burnout: The Ethics of Self-Care When Managing Clients in Crisis

Posted by Widener University on January 12, 2015

Widener offers workshop on vicarious trauma for social workers

The Widener University School of Social Work Alumni Board will sponsor a workshop on Vicarious Trauma and Burnout: The Ethics of Self-Care When Managing Clients in Crisis.

The presenters will be discussing the ways in which vicarious trauma impacts professional competency and personal well-being. The training will provide attendees with the knowledge and skills necessary for identifying and preventing compassion fatigue and burnout.

The training will be held on Tuesday, January 20 from 6-9 p.m.at Lathem Hall on the Widener campus in Chester. Three CEUs will be available. The cost is $35 ($10 for current Widener students).

For more information, email [email protected].


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