Trauma 103: Recognizing Vicarious & Secondary Trauma for Professionals
PART 1: VIRTUAL TRAINING | The emotional and physical cost of being an engaged and empathetic caregiver can be an occupational hazard. Considering the potential impact of vicarious and secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burn-out, caregivers are provided with critical steps in identifying signs and symptoms of each.
Additionally, practical skills and a commitment to self-care are an integral part of this interactive workshop.
PART 2 | IN-PERSON APPLIED LEARNING CIRCLE (ALC) | In this workshop, we will integrate the themes and tools from Trauma 103 into our work and lives through guided reflection, experiential learning, and applied practice to strengthen participants’ use of trauma-informed approaches.
Part 1: Virtual Training
Thursday, November 19, 10:00am-12:00pm
ZoomPart 2: In-person ALC (Optional, But Strongly Recommended)
Friday, November 20, 10:00am-12:00pm
Lakeside Global Institute, North Wales, PA
Who Is This For?
Trauma workshops are free and open to all Bucks-Mont Collaborative members and Foundations Community Partnership grantees. Not sure if your organization is a member? View the network.
If you are not a current member, please contact Nadja Mummery.
What You’ll Takeaway
- Caregiver strain is a recognized occupational hazard. Deep engagement and empathy come with real physical and emotional risks—such as vicarious trauma, secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout—making early identification of these warning signs crucial for professionals.
- Proactive self-care is essential, not optional. Protecting well-being requires more than just awareness; professionals must build practical skills and make a concrete commitment to self-care practices to sustain their work and health over time.
- A certificate of completion for your professional development records and free CEU credits through Gwynedd Mercy University.
Meet the Trainers
Nadja Mummery
Training Institute Coordinator, Bucks-Mont Collaborative
Founder, Learn to Heal Consulting
Nadja Mummery is a seasoned community educator with over a decade of experience promoting positive change in the Greater Philadelphia and North Penn regions. Nadja has been instrumental in developing trauma-informed and racial equity programs focused on poverty, trauma, and discrimination.
Beyond her direct program work, Nadja has also provided training to organizations and individuals, equipping them with tools to navigate these complex issues through Learn to Heal Consulting.
As the Training Institute Coordinator with the Bucks-Mont Collaborative, Nadja is excited to continue her dedication to community support and training. Her work centers on building knowledge and promoting equitable, trauma-informed practices within the community.
Deb Harris
Geriatric Counselor
Family Services of Montgomery County
Deborah Harris has been in the social services field for twenty-five years. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and in her current position she is a Geriatric Counselor with Family Services of Montgomery County. Prior to this she has worked in the areas of substance abuse treatment for teens, community mental health, and in a college student counseling center.
She has also been involved in research on childcare quality, AmeriCorps Vista, and Adult Literacy. With her varied experience, she has found that trauma impacts us in all life stages. She is looking forward to the opportunity to be a Trauma Workshop instructor as she enjoys teaching and leading groups and believes it will be a meaningful experience to assist others in learning how to recognize and handle trauma when it comes up in our work lives.