Five Essentials components: Protection from Harm, Opportunity for Growth, Connection & Community, Mattering at Work, and Work-Life Harmony.

Five Essentials components: Protection from Harm, Opportunity for Growth, Connection & Community, Mattering at Work, and Work-Life Harmony.

A compendium of resources around Vicarious Trauma created by the Office for Victims of Crime

Created by the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice, the Vicarious Trauma Toolkit provides resources and guidance for organizations that work with victims of crime.  It includes information on understanding and…

Created by the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice, the Vicarious Trauma Toolkit provides resources and guidance for organizations that work with victims of crime.  It includes information on understanding and addressing vicarious trauma and offers strategies for individual and organizational self-care

A statewide initiative to increase awareness of trauma and build resiliency, Trauma Informed Oregon has a large number of resources and recommendations for organizations seeking to limit the impact of STS and related issues.

Trauma Stewardship Model: Developed by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, the Trauma Stewardship Model emphasizes self-care and collective care to mitigate the impact of trauma exposure. It focuses on recognizing the symptoms of STS, fostering…

Trauma Stewardship Model: Developed by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, the Trauma Stewardship Model emphasizes self-care and collective care to mitigate the impact of trauma exposure. It focuses on recognizing the symptoms of STS, fostering resilience,

Responders are exposed to demanding and tense situations on a regular basis, with some of the most intense situations during and after disasters. Every disaster is different. Are many people affected? Is there a massive amount of…

Office of Justice, Office for Victims of Crimes. Includes comprehensive blueprint tools, background, sample ways to launch the work, VT-ORG Readiness Assessment (validated tool) Webinars available at: https://www.ovcttac.gov/views/…

Join Shenise Nicole Henderson, MBA, MSS, LCSW, for this 5.5-minute video on brief mindful meditation and movement practices that you can do anywhere. Take care of yourself, so you can take care of others. A longer version is also available…

Join Shenise Nicole Henderson, MBA, MSS, LCSW, for this 7.5-minute video on brief mindful meditation and movement practices that you can do anywhere. Take care of yourself, so you can take care of others. A shorter version is also…

"Employers cannot guarantee that employees will never be exposed to trauma in the workplace. However, they can take action to help prevent the most debilitating effects of exposure to trauma by adequately preparing employees. (“Trauma in Organizations: Mental Health - Word on Benefits”) Preparation includes both the ability to respond in the moment and access to the necessary coping strategies and social support after the incident."

"Employers cannot guarantee that employees will never be exposed to trauma in the workplace. However, they can take action to help prevent the most debilitating effects of exposure to trauma by adequately preparing employees. (“Trauma in…