Stay Calm Don't Panic

In this episode, we dive into an important topic for anyone working closely with teens or others in distress—vicarious trauma. Vicarious trauma is the experience of absorbing others’ pain so deeply that it begins to affect your own well-being. Whether you’re a teacher, mentor, coach, or just a caring adult, you may unknowingly take on the emotional weight of others’ struggles, leading to emotional and physical exhaustion. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Cleveland Clinic: Vicarious Trauma: What To Do When Others’ Distress Impacts Your Well-Being - Very Well Mind: Vicarious Trauma: The Cost of Care and Compassion - Teen Life Blog: 5 Ways to Prevent Vicarious Trauma . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠! Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karli