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Differences of Vicarious Traumas in Counseling

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Explain the similarities and differences between vicarious trauma and burnout.

Explain the similarities and differences between vicarious trauma and counter-transference.

Explain two implications vicarious trauma might have on the counseling process. Be specific.

Explain one insight you had or conclusion you drew for each comparison. Be specific.

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The differences of vicarious traumas in counseling are examined. Two implications of vicarious trauma which might have on the counseling processing is examined.

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Similarities and differences of vicarious trauma, burnout and counter-transference:

VT happens over a period of time to the helper working with trauma victims. By helping others, the person begins to feel helpless and a sense of hopelessness. Workers who help abuse victims, for example, every day and over and over, begin to experience the effects of the trauma themselves. They have difficulties managing boundaries with the victims or clients. VT is a result of interactions between individuals and their situations. If helpers identify with their trauma survivor clients and immerse themselves in thinking about what it would be like if these events happened to them, they are likely to ...

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