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Trauma and Crisis Response

Wellness for Helpers

Vicarious Trauma

Strategies for Resilience

Helping others through trauma can affect helpers emotionally and physically. This training teaches strategies to recognize vicarious trauma and build resilience.

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Available for Private Delivery

Certificate Included

Recognize and Prevent Vicarious Trauma

Helpers regularly encounter stories and symptoms of trauma in their roles. There is growing evidence that the impact of directly supporting others through experiences of trauma goes beyond burnout or fatigue. The toll of witnessing intense human experiences and emotions can contribute to a negative transformation of a helper’s own sense of safety, and of being competent and purposeful. This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to examine their own experiences and become aware of the signs of both vicarious trauma and vicarious growth. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a personalized plan to repair negative effects as well as accelerate their resilience.

Learning Objectives

Describe the process of vicarious impact on a helper from working with trauma

Distinguish between the concepts of secondary stress, vicarious trauma, and vicarious resilience

Identify key vulnerabilities and strengths in one’s own practice as a helper

List strategies for the transformation of vicarious impact into resilience

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Choose Your Format

Training options built for real-world needs.

Most Popular

On-Demand Workshop

Recorded workshop for flexible, self‑paced learning.

$149

/ per person

Start right away – no scheduling required

Learn at your own pace, in manageable sections

Follow along with a full downloadable manual

Earn a certificate and continuing education credits

Access anytime, on any device

Share access across your team for consistent learning

Live Virtual Workshop

Interactive sessions with experienced facilitators.

From $309

/ per person

Learn from an experienced facilitator

Ask questions and get real-time guidance

Connect and learn alongside peers

Engage in discussions and practical exercises

Earn 6 CECs per day of training

Receive a certificate upon completion

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Personalized training solutions for your team.

Starting at

$3500

per session

Additional Options

On-Demand Webinar

Condensed training in a video format.

Standalone written learning resource.

What You'll Learn

Walk away with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference. The objectives below outline what you'll be equipped to do after completing this training.

Vicarious Trauma Basics

Learn warning signs.

Understand Risk Factors

Identify contributing factors.

Self-Care Strategies

Practice tools for resilience.

Team Support

Build healthy workplaces.

Boundaries and Balance

Prevent burnout.

Long-Term Wellness

Create sustainable habits.

Our Approach

Grounded in research, practical application, and real‑world experience.

Accessible

Clear, approachable learning without unnecessary jargon.

Applicable

Content designed for real‑world challenges and opportunities.

Engaging

Facilitators bring content to life through stories and examples.

Practical

Skills and tools designed for everyday use in your setting.

What People Are Saying

Insights from our participants.

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It's not always easy to facilitate a six-hour session, but it flew by. Perfectly timed, packed with useful, relevant information, curated to address the unique needs of our group."

K. Decle

University of British Columbia, Office of Student Academic Services

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This was one of the best trainings our organization has had. Staff were so engaged and came away energized and excited rather than tired and drained."

T. Etienne

Portal Youth Outreach Association

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CTRI is a great source for learning. They were easy to work with and our facilitator presented in an engaging and interactive way that kept people interested and attentive."

J. Grimes

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the training.

This training is for:

Mental health professionals

Social services and community‑based professionals

First responders and emergency services

Health care workers and support staff

School and post‑secondary personnel

Leaders, managers, and supervisors

Human resources and people operations teams

Employees in corporate or business settings

Anyone working in people‑centred or support roles

What is vicarious trauma?

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Vicarious trauma is the cumulative impact of exposure to other people's trauma – through stories, disclosures, and crisis work – that can shift a helper's own worldview, beliefs, and emotional state over time.

Who is this training for?

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This training is essential for counsellors, social workers, health care workers, first responders, educators, and anyone in a role that involves regular exposure to trauma, crisis, or suffering.

Is vicarious trauma the same as burnout?

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They overlap but are distinct. Burnout is linked to job demands and exhaustion. Vicarious trauma specifically involves the impact of exposure to trauma content, affecting how helpers see themselves and the world.

Does this training include self-care strategies?

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Yes. The workshop provides practical self-care and resilience strategies that can be applied personally and built into team and organizational practice.

Is this training available online or privately?

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Yes. CTRI offers this workshop in live, on-demand, and private formats. This is a popular training for helping teams and organizations. Contact us to arrange a session.

Can this training be delivered alongside other wellness-focused content?

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Yes. This workshop pairs well with CTRI's Wellness Strategies for Helping Professionals and the CTRI Counsellors Retreat.

Protect Helper Well-Being

Learn practical strategies to recognize vicarious trauma and build the resilience you need to sustain your helping work. View live training dates, explore on-demand options, or bring this workshop to your team.

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Available for Private Delivery

Certificate Included