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Vicarious trauma vs. burnout vs. compassion fatigue
Understand the differences between vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue, and why it’s critical for leaders and workplaces to recognise and respond to each.
What’s an EAP, and what should it actually be doing?
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is more than just a counselling hotline for crisis support. Here’s what a high-quality EAP should really be doing to support employee mental health and organisational wellbeing.
The truth about digital EAPs vs. psychologist-led services: What’s the right fit for your workplace?
Not all Employee Assistance Programs are created equal. Learn the key differences between digital EAPs, psychologist-led services, and hybrid models, and how to choose what’s right for your people.
Moral Injury: A Silent Ethical Toll Impacting the Wellbeing of HR Professionals
Human Resources (HR) professionals often find themselves in the unique position of being both the guardians of an organisation’s culture and the enforcers of its policies.
The biggest lever an organisation can pull to support employee wellbeing
Prioritizing employee mental health is crucial. Training leaders in supportive behaviors and wellbeing conversations mitigates psychosocial hazards and fosters a positive work environment, benefiting overall employee wellbeing.
Controlled Empathy: Why It Matters When Working with Traumatic Content and Materials
Empathy is vital for many professions, but exposure to trauma can lead to vicarious trauma, especially for those with high empathy levels. This poses a risk to their own wellbeing.
Managing vicarious trauma in the legal profession – A comprehensive guide
The legal profession, often associated with high intellectual demands and intense workloads, faces unique challenges when it comes to managing psychosocial risks. Among these, vicarious trauma stands out as a significant concern, especially for those involved in emotionally loaded cases, including, but not limited to, family law, criminal defence, and human rights advocacy. Vicarious trauma,…
Integrating self-care practices in work environments to combat vicarious trauma
In professions where exposure to traumatic content is inevitable, vicarious trauma is a psychosocial risk that cannot be eliminated. Workplaces then need to establish strong protective factors and controls to minimise the risk to employee wellbeing as much as possible. One of these protective factors is prioritising self-care. By integrating self-care into the organisational culture,…
Enhancing support systems to address vicarious trauma in professional environments
Enhancing social supports are pivotal in alleviating the effects of vicarious trauma among individuals who are immersed in professions that are characterised by frequent exposure to traumatic content.
How diversity and inclusion can support a mentally healthy workplace
Diversity and inclusion have become fundamental pillars of business success and a thriving and mentally healthy workplace. As organisations strive to foster environments that promote and support the positive mental health and wellbeing of employees, it has become increasingly evident that diversity and inclusion play a pivotal role in achieving this.
