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Caregivers often face the hidden challenge of secondary trauma, experiencing emotional distress from supporting those who have endured significant hardships. This episode discusses defining secondary trauma, its signs, and how implementing self-care practices can help caregivers mitigate its effects.
• Exploring the nature and definition of secondary trauma
• Identifying signs and symptoms experienced by caregivers
• Understanding the heightened risk factors for those supporting trauma survivors
• Emphasizing the importance of self-care practices for emotional health
• Discussing overcoming feelings of guilt and isolation
• Highlighting how seeking help strengthens support networks
• Exploring the role of modeling healthy behaviors for children

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1. Impact of Secondary Trauma in Parenting (00:00:00)

2. Recognizing and Managing Secondary Trauma (00:03:58)

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Caregivers often face the hidden challenge of secondary trauma, experiencing emotional distress from supporting those who have endured significant hardships. This episode discusses defining secondary trauma, its signs, and how implementing self-care practices can help caregivers mitigate its effects.
• Exploring the nature and definition of secondary trauma
• Identifying signs and symptoms experienced by caregivers
• Understanding the heightened risk factors for those supporting trauma survivors
• Emphasizing the importance of self-care practices for emotional health
• Discussing overcoming feelings of guilt and isolation
• Highlighting how seeking help strengthens support networks
• Exploring the role of modeling healthy behaviors for children

Contact:
podcasts@calfarley.org
To Donate:
https://secure.calfarley.org/site/Donation2?3358.donation=form1&df_id=3358&mfc_pref=T
To Apply:
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For More Information about Cal Farley's Boys Ranch:
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Music:
"Shine" -Newsboys
CCS License No. 9402

… continue reading

Chapters

1. Impact of Secondary Trauma in Parenting (00:00:00)

2. Recognizing and Managing Secondary Trauma (00:03:58)

85 episodes

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