Reciprocal Resilience: Surprising Clinical Advantage of Trauma Exposure
BGSP 1581 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, United StatesA paradox: those who work with trauma victims, simply by listening to them in certain ways, may gain personal benefit. Recently clinicians have noticed effects other than vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, or burnout among those working with traumatized individuals or groups. Studies note a phenomenon, “Reciprocal Resilience” (RR), can occur among specialists whose work involves