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Addressing secondary and vicarious trauma in GAL work

Self-paced course

Secondary and vicarious trauma can happen during GAL work. Engaging in sustainable practice requires an understanding of traumatic stress reactions to exposure to others’ experiences of suffering.

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GK-04032-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

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Course Requirements

Complete the activities within each module. It is recommended to complete them in order. When prompted within modules, return to this course page to add to the discussion board. Then complete any final assignments within the module.

Course Outline & Materials

Course Q&A

Module 1

Course and Course Evaluation

Complete the course at your own pace. Please use the discussion board and/or email info@GBVLearningCommunity.org with any questions or comments. To generate a certificate of completion, you must complete both the course and the course evaluation.

Bearing Witness: Traumatic Stress and Guardians ad Litem

Course Evaluation

Addressing secondary and vicarious trauma in GAL work Self-paced course

1 Module

0h 20m

Self-Paced

0.00 CEUs

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