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"Since COVID I have participated in many webinars/virtual learning. This has without doubt been the most rewarding and helpful one that I have participated in." - Macmillan Cancer Support participant
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Next Workshop!
"Since COVID I have participated in many webinars/virtual learning. This has without doubt been the most rewarding and helpful one that I have participated in." - Macmillan Cancer Support participant
Find Out More
"Vicarious trauma (VT) is the process of change that happens because you care about other people who have been hurt and feel committed or responsible to help them. Over time this process can lead to changes in your psychological, physical and spiritual wellbeing."
Dr Laurie Anne Pearlman and Lisa McKay, Headington Institute (2008)
If your role involves supporting people who are suffering, the information on this website is here to support you!
About VT
Vicarious Traumatisation is relevant to anyone who supports other people who are suffering.
Building Resilience
Research into VT across the globe, universally identifies three elements - as what helps to build VT resilience.
Training
Training for organisations on VT and Self-care on a bespoke basis, ensuring we provide what works best for you.
Support
Mark and Lisa are available as therapists and as trainers for contact by individuals and organisations.
Macmillan
"Since the start of the global Covid-19 Pandemic, Lisa Nel and Mark Stancombe have provided evidence-based resources and training of exceptional quality for Macmillan's frontline healthcare professionals."
Testimonials
It has been amazing to share with other professionals from all over the country.
Online Workshop participant
Pace, content, relevance, discussions, focus on self-care. All of it. Really useful - thank you so much. Practical and gave me concrete tools to use at work and personally.
Reading University Psychotherapy Group
Very thought-provoking and enjoyable. Extremely well-paced. Great balance between presenting and exercises. I particularly appreciate the resources and booklets.
North Yorkshire Police
Really enjoyed this workshop. Feel like I am just human and just like the others in my group!
Online Workshop participant
Simple, focused, forward thinking... the team were buzzing about what they'd learnt. I would like to have a ‘potted’ VT training available for new people joining NIDAS
Director of Service, NIDAS, Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Service