Witnessing other people’s trauma: what is the real cost of vicarious traumatisation?
Conference paper
Massey, K. and Horvath, M. 2013. Witnessing other people’s trauma: what is the real cost of vicarious traumatisation?
| Authors | Massey, K. and Horvath, M. |
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| Type | Conference paper |
| Description | Previous studies of mental health workers have found that increased time spent with traumatised clients increases the risk of stress reactions (Chrestman, 1985; Pearlman & Mac Ian, 1995) and that time in other work decreases risks. Martin (2005) looked more specifically at individuals that work with rape victims and found negative emotions are sometimes experienced (discomfort, distress and anger). In this study of FFLM members were questioned to gain an understanding of their coping strategies, symptoms of psychological distress, resilience and belief in a just world. Results of this study will be explained along with suggestions for support for staff, indicators of difficulty and mechanisms for support. |
| Year | 2013 |
| Conference | The Fourth Annual Conference of the Higher Education Forum for Learning and Development in Policing (POLCON 4) |
| Publication process dates | |
| Deposited | 22 Nov 2013 |
| Completed | 03 Sep 2013 |
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