Staff Resources

Secondary Trauma is when staff become traumatized themselves from assisting their students who are currently experiencing or have experienced trauma.

Now more than ever, secondary trauma risk factors are more prevalent in schools across the world.

The Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (below) is a good tool to uncover if you may be experiencing vicarious trauma. It is important to understand some of the risk factors from teacher vicarious trauma. If you are feeling constantly overwhelmed, experiencing reduced energy, and/or enjoyment in things that used to make you happy. Please take this scale with a mental health professional by scheduling a time to check-in with Mr. Kissell.