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Stress Management for the Trauma Service Provider (2-DAYS)

August 16, 2017 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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An event every day that begins at 8:30 am, repeating until August 17, 2017

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Course Description:

This important course is for all who work with traumatized people. Explore the “Stress Continuum,” the levels of stress including eustress (i.e., beneficial, motivating stress), traumatic stress, burnout, countertransference, compassion fatigue or secondary PTSD, and vicarious traumatization which may occur as a result of helping others. A discussion of coping strategies for those who work with traumatized children will also be offered. Indi-vidual self-report exercises and an experiential group support session will assist the participating trauma provider in assessing their own level of stress through sharing personal experiences with others. Stress management self care techniques will be presented, experienced and discussed. This course is appropriate for all mental health professionals, emergency services personnel, and peer counselors.

Details

Date:
August 16, 2017
Time:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Organizer

Polk Critical Incident Stress Management Team
Phone
863-535-6366
Email
cism@polk-county.net

Venue

Polk County Emergency Operations Center
1890 Jim Keene Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33809 United States
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