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Psychological Wellness and Self-Care as an Ethical Imperative

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Vicarious Traumatization<br />

Vicarious traumatization (secondary<br />

traumatic stress, comp<strong>as</strong>sion fatigue, co-<br />

victimization) described by Figley (1995)<br />

<strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> others.<br />

Clinici<strong>an</strong>s who work with victims of trauma<br />

are at incre<strong>as</strong>ed risk of this developing.

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