Vicarious Trauma and the Church

 


This week’s podcast marks the conclusion of a series on trauma
care in the local church. In Part One, Dan discussed the crucial
idea that we all—not just trained professionals—need to be aware
of the reality and effects of trauma for people in our
communities. In Part Two, he reflected on the particular types of
trauma that form in the context of marriage. This week, Dan talks
about the reality of vicarious traumatization that comes as we
engage the crises, stresses, and heartaches of the people around
us.