Nov 17 (Mon) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST: Vicarious Trauma: Recognition and Resilience Teams Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/eb8f96d3-c84c441e-880c-dd33b1080aa7@32f56fc7-5f81-4e22-a95b-15da66513bef

Nov 17 (Monday) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST: Vicarious Trauma: Recognition and Resilience

• Selina Higgins, MA, MSW, LCSW-R, DBT-C, Executive Director, Office of Child Trafficking Prevention and Policy, NYC Administration for Children’s Services

This workshop will provide an overview of Vicarious Trauma, its definition, risk factors, signs and symptoms, how it impacts upon others and how it can be addressed. Control factors for consideration will include overviews of, and (as virtually possible) participation opportunities for controlled breathing, distress tolerance techniques, sound therapy/healing frequencies, mindful meditation, aromatherapy and the presenter’s favorite tactic*. The workshop will then open for a Chat based discussion to share strategies and coping mechanisms participants use to help mitigate and alleviate the impact of stress and trauma within their own lives. *The presenter’s favorite tactic will be revealed during the workshop.