Citation

Hyatt-Burkhart D. J. Loss Trauma 2014; 19(5): 452-461.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15325024.2013.797268

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In order to add to the body of research that examines the phenomenon of vicarious posttraumatic growth, this study sought to illuminate the lived experiences of mental health professionals who work on a day-to-day basis with multiply traumatized children and adolescents and, as a result, experience measurably high levels of vicarious trauma and compassion satisfaction. The findings from this qualitative study support positive vicarious experiences derived from trauma work and expose the pathologically focused nature of the profession.