Vicarious Trauma & Burnout Prevention Training in Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Working with care-experienced children, young people, or vulnerable adults can be deeply rewarding — but it can also take an emotional toll. Vicarious Trauma & Burnout Prevention Training from Susan Vickers is designed for social workers, support workers, teachers, residential staff, and organisations to manage stress, prevent burnout, and maintain wellbeing in challenging roles.
Professionals who support trauma-affected individuals often carry heavy emotional loads. Without effective strategies, this can lead to compassion fatigue, exhaustion, and talented staff leaving roles they love — a risk that is amplified in overstretched or under-resourced systems.
Our training provides practical tools and guidance to help teams protect their wellbeing while continuing to provide high-quality care.
What You Will Learn
This training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand vicarious trauma and secondary stress: Recognise how the trauma experienced by others can impact your own mental and emotional health.
- Identify early signs of burnout: Spot the warning signs in yourself and your team before stress becomes overwhelming.
- Build emotional resilience: Develop strategies to manage stress, stay grounded, and maintain focus.
- Set healthy boundaries: Learn techniques to protect your energy without compromising care quality.
- Create sustainable working practices: Implement practical strategies that support long-term wellbeing for yourself and your team.
- Stay connected to purpose: Maintain motivation and job satisfaction while working in high-pressure environments.
Why Choose Susan Vickers Training
- Practical and honest approach: Training is rooted in real-world experience and tailored to frontline professionals.
- Compassionate guidance: Designed for staff and organisations that want to care for others without neglecting their own wellbeing.
- Local expertise: Serving Wolverhampton, West Midlands, and surrounding areas, we understand the unique challenges of local care systems.
- Flexible delivery: Suitable for individual professionals, teams, and whole organisations seeking to embed sustainable wellbeing practices.
Who This Training Is For
- Social workers supporting care-experienced children and families
- Young People’s Advisors (YPAs) navigating high-demand roles
- Support workers and residential staff in child and adult services
- Teachers working with trauma-affected pupils
- Organisations aiming to reduce staff burnout and build sustainable practice
Book Your Vicarious Trauma & Burnout Prevention Training
Invest in the wellbeing of your staff and the quality of care they provide. Contact Susan Vickers to discuss upcoming sessions or arrange tailored training for your team in Wolverhampton and the West Midlands.
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