“Why are you so tired?” Secondary trauma, also known as vicarious trauma, occurs when teachers absorb the emotional distress of their students, leading to profound psychological effects. Over time, this continuous exposure can contribute to burnout, making it harder for educators to maintain their mental well-being and effectiveness. Recognizing and addressing secondary trauma is crucial for sustaining a healthy teaching environment. Remember that you can’t continue to take care of others unless

Blocked care, compassion, fatigue, secondary trauma, and burnout are things that foster parents may experience. In this video, I show some *possible* red flags. if you are at all concerned about your mental health and your caregiving abilities, please be sure you connect with a professional for support and advice. i’ll be posting a follow up of things that you can do to prevent this or help if you feel you’re headed in this direction. I’d love to hear from you all what your signs are in yourself

Secondary trauma is when your body responds to the steady stream of pain you absorb through proximity to other hurting people. And, just like first hand experiences, secondary trauma demands healing too. Delony | John Delony

Understanding the complexities of intergenerational trauma