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Stress and Secondary Trauma in Helping Professions

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Secondary trauma often develops gradually, making it difficult to recognize until emotional exhaustion, detachment, or overwhelm become pronounced. Without language or context, those in helping professions may blame themselves rather than understand these responses as occupational risks. This session reframes secondary trauma as a normal, human reaction to emotionally demanding work. Understanding how stress accumulates