Preserving Commitment to Social Work Service Through the Prevention of Vicarious Trauma
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The importance of self-care in social workers is now widely recognized. Yet, little is known about the specific ways in which helping professionals can and do manage stress when faced with client suffering or trauma. This article explores cognitive coping strategies used by practitioners—tools that may serve to buffer them from vicarious trauma, thus preserving their dedication to the social work value of service.
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تاریخ انتشار 2013