This presentation will explain what secondary trauma is, explain other conditions including burnout, compassion fatigue, depression, anxiety and substance use disorder that can be the result of the stress we experience in repeatedly working with people’s traumatic experiences. The purpose of this program is to assist attorneys in recognizing their exposure to other’s trauma and how that exposure can harm their ability to fulfill their obligations as attorneys. Finally, the presentation will give strategies for the individual and the institution to better equip themselves to handle the effects of working with this vulnerable population, in other words, how to employ strategies to “shield the carer” from the occupational hazard of working with other individual’s trauma. This includes consultation with LCL, EAPs and other resources that assist attorneys and their staff with these complicated issues
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Shielding the Carer: Understanding and Managing Secondary Trauma in Legal Professionals
This presentation explores secondary trauma and other conditions such as burnout, compassion fatigue, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder—common consequences of repeatedly engaging with others’ traumatic experiences. Attorneys are particularly vulnerable, and exposure can harm their professional responsibilities. This program will help attorneys recognize these risks and provide strategies for both individuals and institutions to mitigate harm. Resources like LCL, EAPs, and other support systems will be discussed to help “shield the carer.”
In order to receive full credit for this CLE, please review the material and fill out the CLE registration form at the bottom of this page. Once you have viewed the program and materials, you may register your attendance on the OASIS CLE Reporting site. LCL assumes no responsibility for reporting attendance for this or any CLE program it offers.