Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue Training

Protect Your Employees and Ensure Legal Compliance

Build a Resilient Workforce and Prevent Emotional Exhaustion in High-Stress Environments

At BetterWorkLife, we offer Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue Training tailored for industries like healthcare, emergency services, and social work. These sectors are at high risk for emotional exhaustion due to the nature of their work, making it essential to recognise and manage the impact of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.

As an employer, it is not only your responsibility to support your employees’ mental health but also to comply with Australian workplace legislation, ensuring that your workforce is protected from the adverse effects of emotional distress caused by trauma exposure.

Our training programs provide practical tools and strategies to help your team manage these challenges and remain resilient.

Why Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue Training Is Crucial

The psychological toll of constant exposure to trauma can lead to vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, which can significantly impact employee wellbeing and organisational performance. As an employer, failing to address these risks could result in legal liabilities, reduced productivity, and higher turnover rates. Here's why training is essential:

Mitigate Legal Risks

Enhance Employee Wellbeing and prevent burnout.

Maintain Organisational Performance:

Comply with Australian Legislation, including Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011

Protect employees from psychological harm

Our Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue Training

We offer tailored training to meet the unique needs of your organisation and help you create a resilient, mentally healthy workforce. Our training modules provide actionable tools and strategies to help employees manage the emotional toll of trauma exposure while ensuring legal compliance.

Understanding Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue

Legal Obligations and Duty of Care

Coping Strategies and Prevention Techniques

✔ Self-Care and Stress Management

✔ Creating a Culture of Care

✔ Organisational Support and Ongoing Prevention

Let’s discuss how our training can help your organisation prevent vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.

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Customised Training Programs
Whether you're looking for a 2-hour workshop or a series of ongoing sessions, we’ll tailor the program to fit your unique needs and organisational goals.

Proven Strategies
We provide actionable tools and practical strategies that can be immediately implemented to protect your team and meet your legal obligations.

Flexible: Online or onsite, as stand-alone sessions or part of a broader wellbeing strategy.

Compliance-Driven: Supports meeting psychosocial safety legislation and reducing risks.

Don’t wait for your employees to experience emotional exhaustion. Proactively invest in training that helps prevent vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.

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Why Choose BetterWorkLife for Vicarious Trauma Training?

Trainers with Real-World Experience
Our trainers are workplace psychologists and facilitators who have years of experience working with teams and individuals in high-pressure environments.

Practical, Actionable Tools
We don’t just deliver theory—we focus on practical, evidence-based techniques that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

Activity Based
Tailored to your unique workplace challenges with real-world scenarios

Tailored Training Programs
We offer customised training solutions for industries that are at higher risk for vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, including healthcare, emergency services, and social work.

Customer Testimonials

"BetterWorkLife’s training has been invaluable in helping our team recognize the signs of vicarious trauma. We now have the tools to support our employees and comply with workplace mental health laws."
HR Manager, Emergency Services

"As a healthcare provider, we are constantly exposed to traumatic situations. BetterWorkLife’s program has helped us create a supportive environment where employees can talk about their struggles and prevent burnout."
Operations Director, Healthcare Industry

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Let’s discuss how our training can help your organisation prevent vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue while ensuring compliance with Australian workplace legislation.

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