2016 Annual Conference

November 2–4, 2016

Macon Marriott City Center

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Vicarious Trauma: Bringing light to the dark side of Counseling

Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 1:30 PM–2:45 PM EDT

Magnolia B (80)

Presenter Name(s)

Cynthia Crawford, Andrea Green, Nichole Whitley

Target Audience

Elementary
Middle
Secondary
Independent
Counselor Educator, Supervisor

Abstract

With student to school counselor ratios mandates at 450:1 in Georgia and 60% of youth reporting have been exposed to crime, school counselors are likely to come into contact with multiple students in crisis. Repeated exposure of students reporting traumatic events can leave school counselors susceptible to "vicarious trauma". According to Francoise Mathieu between 40% and 85% of “helping professionals” develop vicarious trauma. This presentation will discuss symptoms, persistence and methods to decrease the persistence of VT.

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Issues in Counseling

Presenters

Ms. Teddi Cunningham, Ph.D., ASCA, ACA, GSCA, SACES, ACES/ Professor at Valdosta State University (2000-present)

Mrs. Nichole Whitley, BS in Psychology from Georgia Southern University, pursuing M.Ed in School Counseling at Valdosta State University, GSCA

Mrs. Andrea Green, BSFCS from the University of Georgia, pursuing M.Ed in School Counseling at Valdosta State University, ASCA/ Valdosta State University

Ms.Cynthia Crawford, BA in Psychology from Valdosta State University, pursuing M.Ed in School Counseling at Valdosta State University, ASCA/ Valdosta State University