Vicarious Trauma specialised referral services
Vicarious Trauma Coaching will be delivered by external senior clinicians who are experienced in working with people at risk of or experiencing vicarious trauma. Sessions primarily focus on managing evident or possible risk of vicarious trauma and supporting the employee to address any presenting or emerging issues. Consultants provide psychoeducation about the definition of vicarious trauma, along with signs and symptoms, and prevention and management strategies. Two psychological screening tools (the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale - STSS and the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale – DASS-21) will be utilised to assist with identifying any presenting symptoms.
Please allow 90 minutes for your initial session, to allow time for the screening questionnaires and development of your tailored wellbeing plan. Follow-Up sessions will be up to 60 minutes in duration. Follow-up sessions aim to be a counselling-style check-in as well as a review and update of your Wellbeing Plan.
Click the link below to access the specialised form, then the Converge Consulting Administration team will reach out to you within 2 business days to schedule your first session.
You will be sent three screening tools as attachments to your initial intake email. Please note that you do not need to return these, but your clinician will use these to work with you to create your personal coaching plan.
If you need urgent support, please call 1300 687 327 and ask to be connected to Urgent EAP Support. Urgent support can be accessed 24/7 on the above phone number, including weekends and public holidays.