Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Best Practices for Coping With Vicarious Trauma

On March 14, 2007, at 2 p.m. (eastern time), the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will present a Web Forum discussion with Barbara Rubel on vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue and their effects in the workplace. Ms. Rubel, Executive Director of the Griefwork Center, Inc., in Kendall Park, New Jersey , is a nationally known bereavement specialist. She is a board certified expert in traumatic stress and a diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. As a consultant for OVC, she offers keynote speeches and training programs for professionals on issues related to sudden loss and compassion fatigue.

Visit the OVC Web Forum now to submit questions for Ms. Rubel and return on March 14 at 2 p.m. (eastern time) for the live discussion. Learn how to participate beforehand so you are ready for the discussion.

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