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Leading from the Inside Out
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Leading from the Inside Out provides a safe space for leaders in continuing care to share their challenges and learn self-care practices.
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The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is recognized as best-practice in violence prevention training for health care workers.
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WorkSafeBC has acknowledged an error in calculating the 2025 SafeCare BC levy, which is included in the premiums paid by our two member employer groups–those providing community health support services (classification unit 766006) and those in long-term care (classification unit 766011).
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The Province has introduced a new masking policy for all healthcare workers who provide direct care effective immediately. Staff Requirements Visitor Guidance With an increase in viral respiratory illnesses (VRI) across the province, the Ministry of Health has introduced new masking measures to help control the spread of these illnesses. It's important to remember that […]
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A Brief Journey Into Vicarious Trauma

Working in caring professions, especially when we are exposed to other people’s trauma, can leave us with our own physical, psychological, and spiritual pain. In this webinar we will briefly look at how being exposed to trauma can affect us and what we can do about it individually and as organizational communities. By the end […]

Working in caring professions, especially when we are exposed to other people’s trauma, can leave us with our own physical, psychological, and spiritual pain. In this webinar we will briefly look at how being exposed to trauma can affect us and what we can do about it individually and as organizational communities. By the end of the webinar, you will have a clear understanding of what vicarious trauma is and how it shows up personally and professionally. You will also have some ideas about how you might manage it for yourself and as an organization.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Spot the hidden signs of vicarious trauma in yourself and others.
  • Discover how trauma exposure can secretly impact your mind, body, and spirit.
  • Unlock powerful personal techniques to conquer vicarious trauma.
  • Explore innovative organizational strategies to create a supportive, resilient community.
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Amanda Thiessen is a therapist, coach, and educator who works with individuals and organizations who are struggling to manage workplace mental health and relational issues like burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, abrasive leadership, and targets of bullying & harassment. She has worked in caring professions for the last 25 years – the 8 years specifically with organizational issues. She holds a Master of Arts in Theology, a Master of Social Work, and an Organizational Coaching Certificate.

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