Confronting Vicarious Trauma: protecting practitioners from the effects of work becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside supervision meetings, staff training, clinic systems, and performance review. For this course, the practical stakes show up in better performance, lower drift, and more sustainable team development, not in abstract discussion alone.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Mindful Counseling FL
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Join Free →In this CE, I will be discussing the important topic of vicarious trauma and how it affects ABA practitioners and related caregivers. Analysts, at all levels in the helping profession, often experience vicarious trauma, which can result in burnout and reduced well-being. This session aims to provide a thorough and comprehensive look into vicarious trauma, its indications and manifestations, as well as methods to address and alleviate its consequences. Learning Objectives: Define Vicarious trauma (VT).Recognize the signs and symptoms of VT.Identify factors and contributions of VT.Develop resilience and prevention strategies.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Hi! My name is Bobbi Barber. I’m a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C), and a Clinical Certified Trauma Professional (CCTP) in Central Florida. I have 25+ years of experience working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I have extensive training, education, and experience with complex behavior and mental health issues. My expertise includes ABA, Mindfulness, ACT, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and internal family systems. I am certified in Gottman Level 1 and Prepare/Enriched certified.My clinical practice focuses on individuals facing emotional conflicts, harmful behavior patterns, self-harm tendencies, body-focused repetitive behaviors, grief, loss, life transitions, trauma, and interpersonal conflict resolution.With over 24 years of experience in ABA, I have worked in various settings, including group homes, clinics, private homes, and the community. I co-founded and worked at a private ABA company for 16 years, giving me invaluable insights into addressing the diverse needs of my clients. As the founder and CEO of Mindful Counseling FL, my mission is to expand the scope of ABA by integrating mental health practices and emphasizing continuous training and education. Holistic care, workplace mental well-being, and specialized education are at the core of my practice. I am committed to helping individuals achieve personal growth, resilience, and success. In addition to my clinical work, I write continuing education coursework and serve as a public speaker and trainer. I specialize in areas such as Stress, Fatigue and burnout, Self-Inflicted Violence Education, and Trauma-Related Loss and grief.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.