Coproduced by the Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program (WisLAP) and State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE®

Endorsed by the Madison Area Paralegal Association (MAPA)

Let’s talk about trauma

Legal professionals are routinely exposed to stories from clients who have experienced some form of trauma due to divorce, injury, incarceration, disability, or other life-changing events. But is it legitimate for legal professionals to experience their own feelings of distress after hearing about or observing a traumatic incident that happened to someone else? Is it possible to develop symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) without having directly experienced a traumatic event? And how does repeated exposure to the traumatic experiences of others affect people over time?

At Is Trauma Contagious? Strategies Legal Professionals Can Use to Reduce the Spread at Work, learn what legal professionals can do to minimize their risk of experiencing secondary (or vicarious) trauma. You’ll explore:

• What makes an event “traumatic”?
• How can unprocessed trauma lead to PTSD?
• Why legal professionals are at risk of developing secondary or vicarious trauma symptoms
• How does trauma become contagious within legal circles?
• Effective (and not so effective) ways people cope with trauma

Stop the spread

Examine scientific strategies for recovering from acute and secondary trauma, experiencing post-traumatic growth, building resilience, and reducing your risk where possible. You’ll come away armed with the awareness to proactively address and manage the impact of trauma on your mental health.

Safeguard your own well-being and contribute to a healthier and more supportive work environment for your colleagues with guidance from Is Trauma Contagious? Strategies Legal Professionals Can Use to Reduce the Spread at Work.

Coproduced by the Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program (WisLAP) and State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE®

Endorsed by the Madison Area Paralegal Association (MAPA)

Let’s talk about trauma

Legal professionals are routinely exposed to stories from clients who have experienced some form of trauma due to divorce, injury, incarceration, disability, or other life-changing events. But is it legitimate for legal professionals to experience their own feelings of distress after hearing about or observing a traumatic incident that happened to someone else? Is it possible to develop symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) without having directly experienced a traumatic event? And how does repeated exposure to the traumatic experiences of others affect people over time? Read More ↓