Wednesday, November 4, 2026
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
B5 – From Vicarious Trauma to Transformation: Fostering Vitality within Ourselves and Our Profession
Bearing witness to our clients' stories can lead to vicarious trauma (VT). Left unchecked, VT can lead to burnout, impairment, and attrition from our profession. In contrast, vitality is the energy-sustaining sanctuary that is essential for counselor well-being, meaning-making, and career sustainability. This interaction session contains strategies for counselors to identify and overcome VT through Vicarious Transformation. Attendees will create a Vitality Wellness Plan to cultivate vitality and enhance their well-being, meaning-making, and personal and professional sustainability.
Wellness & Self-Care
Intermediate/Experienced Professionals
Session – CE Hour 1