Vicarious Trauma

A detailed illustration depicting vicarious trauma in a work environment, showing supportive coworkers, signs of mental health awareness, and elements representing self-care, such as mindfulness and stress relief activities.

Understanding Vicarious Trauma: A Quiz

Test your knowledge on vicarious trauma and its effects on ACOs. This quiz is designed to enhance your understanding of its risks, symptoms, and coping mechanisms.

  • Learn what vicarious trauma is.
  • Identify signs of burnout.
  • Explore self-care practices and support resources.
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by CaringHeart543
ACO Name
In your own words, what is vicarious trauma?
ACOs are at risk of being affected by vicarious trauma.
True
False
What are some common negative reactions to vicarious trauma? (click all that apply)
Feeling emotionally numb or shut down
Being easily distracted
Focusing on your mental health
Increased irritability
Talking out your feelings
Destructive coping or addictive behaviors
What are some things that could help a coworker that may be experiencing negative reactions to vicarious trauma? (click all that apply)
Telling them to just not worry about it
Reaching out and talking to them individually about the impact of the work
Encouraging them to attend to their basic health needs
Act like nothing happened
Referring them to organizational supports
Vicarious trauma and burnout are the same thing.
True
False
What is burnout?
The effects of a significant traumatic event
Experiencing too much stress
A special kind of job strain that results from prolonged stress
Job strain that causes a bad attitude
The result of not enough healthy outlets in your life
What are some signs of burnout? (click all that apply)
Depression/Anxiety
Pessimism
Isolation/Detachment
Overly Optimistic
Lack of Productivity and Poor Performance
Chronic Fatigue
If an ACO has identified that they are overly stressed, the best preventative practice would then be self-care.
True
False
Name three forms of self care.
What resources do ACOs have to support them? (click all that apply)
Family & Friends
Coworkers
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Peer Support Team
Clergy
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