Vicarious trauma is an occupational challenge for interpreters working in the fields of victim services, law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire services, and other allied professions, due to their continuous exposure to victims of trauma and violence.
In this course, you will learn about vicarious trauma, its causes, and symptoms. You will listen to expert opinion on how to cope with trauma both at the time of the interpreting session and during your daily life. To dive deeper into your own understanding and self awareness, you will also be asked to reflect on your attitudes and behaviors that can be contributing to daily stress and burnout. As an interpreter, what kinds of strategies do you use to prevent compassion fatigue?