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Vicarious trauma does not occur instantaneously. It is a process that slowly changes those individuals who empathetically engage with trauma survivors or those actively going through a traumatic experience.

As an ER nurse for over ten years and an inpatient psychiatric nurse for eight years, I have experienced vicarious trauma first hand and understand what health professionals and first responders experience first hand.

• Distancing self, numbness, detachment, cutting patients off, staying busy, and avoiding actively listening to the patients of their traumatic experience.

• Loss of hope, becoming pessimistic, and cynical towards others.

• Difficulty in maintaining professional boundaries with patients, such as trying to do more than is in the professional "role" to assist the patient.

• Experiencing increasing or lingering feelings of anger, rage, and sadness about a patient's traumatic event and/or outcome (may even have thoughts of self-harm)

• Possible use of substances or alcohol to cope with unresolved feelings, emotions

#988

Common Signs of Vicarious Trauma

We understand that it's hard to ask for help - you feel vulnerable - Do it anyway!

Services Provided

Psychological Debriefing

Therapies

Healing Trauma

The Fragmented Mind is an evidence-based practice specializing in vicarious trauma/secondary trauma (a form of PTSD) specifically pertaining to those who have dealt with or deal with trauma on a daily basis, providing therapies and education regarding the importance of self-care and a healthy mental state.

Providing emotional and psychological support after experiencing traumatic events (post COVID included)

Group therapy

Individual one-on-one therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psycho/Socio drama

Medication Management

Available

In person (first visit) and telehealth (FaceTime, Google Duo, Zoom)

Appointments Monday - Friday 900-400 PM Schedule Online

We Are Here To Help You

Reach out to us for professional support and care - Visits are provided - in person, virtual, and online

Take the first step call: 432.234.5009

If you or anyone you know are having thoughts of harming yourself. Call the National Suicide Hotline at: 988