Protecting Yourself from Secondary Trauma [IRE]

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Working closely with trauma, distress and human suffering can leave a lasting psychological impact – even when it’s not your own experience. This workshop, for GPs, NHS staff and mental health professionals, offers a compassionate, evidence-informed space to understand secondary (vicarious) trauma and its effects on wellbeing, clinical judgement and professional performance. 

Participants will explore how secondary trauma shows up cognitively, emotionally, and physically; how it differs from burnout; and why it is a normal response to caring work – not a personal weakness. The session focuses on practical, trauma-informed strategies, including setting boundaries, using micro-buffers during the day, reflective practice, and safe debriefing. Supportive and non-pathologising, this workshop helps clinicians remain effective, regulated, and connected.

Workshop Highlights:

• Understand what secondary trauma is and how it differs from burnout
• Recognise cognitive, emotional, and physical signs in yourself and colleagues
• Learn practical, trauma-informed strategies to protect yourself
• Explore boundaries, reflective practices, and safe debriefing to sustain professional performance

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About your host:

Dr Ravi Gill is a Chartered Health Psychologist and passionate advocate for mental health awareness, specialising in mental health, trauma, anxiety disorders, and workplace wellbeing. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr Gill combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate approach to empower individuals on their journey towards emotional well-being.

In addition to her clinical work within the Metropolitan Police Service, Dr Gill also contributes regularly to leading publications, where she offers practical insights and expert commentary on a wide range of mental health topics. Through these publications she aims to demystify psychological concepts, reduce stigma, and inspire readers to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing.

This workshop is 18+ 

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