Healing the Healers: Addressing Secondary Trauma among Healthcare Workers

Let That Shift Go

Picture this: You’re a healthcare professional and you’re constantly caring for patients dealing with trauma. But who is caring for you? My guest today, Rosie Cataldo, is a counter-human trafficking consultant and a champion for healthcare providers dealing with secondary trauma. Together, we’re putting on a workshop to help you recognize and manage this often-overlooked aspect of your career. Allow us to enlighten you on how to build a self-care toolkit and navigate this challenging terrain.
In our insightful discussion, we connect the dots between primary trauma and its ripple effects, highlighting the pivotal role nurses play in identifying potential victims. With a deep dive into the fascinating gut-brain connection, we shed light on how it influences health and functioning. As a testament to resilience, Rosie shares the journey that led her to a career aimed at supporting healthcare workers and social workers grappling with secondary trauma.
But there's much more. We explore various healing modalities for victims and survivors, underscoring how these tools can also help regulate our own nervous systems. We emphasize the power of self-care tools like breathwork and hands-on healing, which can be a lifeline for those battling secondary trauma. And as we wrap up the conversation, we delve into the healing prowess of music, animals, and nature, and encourage you to build a healthy support system for overall wellbeing. Our mission is to help you thrive in your demanding profession, so tune in and let's start healing together.

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Chapters

1. Addressing Secondary Trauma in Healthcare (00:00:06)

2. Healthcare Secondary Trauma and Burnout (00:06:24)

3. Healing Trauma (00:13:21)

4. Tools for Self-Regulation and Healing (00:22:30)