Stress and Secondary Trauma in Helping Professions
September 9 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT
Helping others through crisis, trauma, or ongoing distress can be deeply meaningful—but it can also take a toll. Over time, exposure to others’ pain can affect emotional balance, energy, and well-being, even for experienced professionals.
This session from Deconstructing Stigma explores how stress and secondary trauma show up in helping roles and offers practical strategies for protecting mental health while continuing to support others effectively.
