Vicarious trauma can take a toll on those helping rural communities

JL
Updated May 21 2019 - 8:12pm, first published 5:00pm
GETTING HELP: Tarja Malone, the national helpline manager for the Blue Knot Foundation, says people there is no shame in seeking help for vicarious trauma.
GETTING HELP: Tarja Malone, the national helpline manager for the Blue Knot Foundation, says people there is no shame in seeking help for vicarious trauma.

Anyone whose job revolves around caring for others is at risk of vicarious trauma and, as the drought drags on, a free workshop has been organised to help the regional helpers.

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Jody Lindbeck

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