PAAM workshop to examine ‘Vicarious Trauma, Burnout’

The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Victim Services Training Unit will present the webinar “When You’ve Seen It All: Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Resilience” 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, via Zoom.

This two-hour workshop will talk about what stress and trauma exposure do to brains, how to recognize when doing the work is starting to take a toll, how to get help, and practical considerations for employee well-being, worker retention, and promoting higher quality work outcomes by acknowledging and addressing vicarious trauma.

This workshop will include anonymous interactive polls, quizzes, and reflection questions using the online tool Mentimeter, which can be accessed using a cell phone or other device with a web browser. No downloads or profile required; simply enter a code you will be provided with during the training.

Dr. Apryl Pooley will be presenting on this topic at this training. Pooley is an expert trauma consultant and trainer who earned a PhD in Neuroscience from Michigan State University where she researched the effects of trauma on the brain.
Pooley is currently the director of Training and Technical Assistance for the Michigan Victim Advocacy Network.

To register for the online workshop, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”