Vicarious traumatization - the cumulative impact of trauma clients' stories and reenactments - can carry enormous emotional costs for therapists. These programs describe the pervasive effects of VT, and seven clinicians specializing in trauma work relate their experiences with VT in very human terms.

Part I: THE COST OF EMPATHY differentiates VT from both burnout and counter-transference, and discusses factors that contribute to VT, as well as its impact on therapists" personal and professional lives. 46 minutes

Part II: TRANSFORMING THE PAIN describes ways to deal with VT professionally, such as education, balancing workload, and setting limits, as well as supervision and consultation that focus specifically on VT. Personal means of coping with VT include recreational and creative activities, social activism, and spiritual practices. 40 minutes

*Includes Guide