• Cruse Scotland: Vicarious Trauma Online Training

  Created: 6/9/2026
  
  

  

  Many of us find our focus pulled towards supporting others — colleagues, clients, communities, and loved ones. But when we constantly hold space for other people’s grief, distress, or trauma, our own wellbeing can quietly slip down the list.

  Cruse Scotland know that the emotional impact of supporting others is real. Regular exposure to grief and trauma can lead to vicarious trauma — sometimes called secondary trauma response — where caring for others’ distress can affect your emotional and physical wellbeing.

  Research shows that exposure to others’ trauma can cause lasting emotional effects in around 8% of people, altering stress responses and even world view.

  Cruse Scotland’s Vicarious Trauma training offers a supportive, reflective space to understand what vicarious trauma is, recognise its signs, and learn practical, preventative strategies to protect yourself and your team. It is ideal for anyone working in roles where the weight of others’ experiences can accumulate over time.

  For individuals

  Participate in an online session to support meaningful discussion and learning. Book your place via the Cruse Scotland website http://www.crusescotland.org.uk/training 

  Or bring this training to your team

  On-site training is available across Scotland, tailored to your workplace and the needs of your team. To discuss or book, contact Hannah at [email protected]

  
  

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