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Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network (ATTC): Empowerment and Protective Factors for Understanding and Mitigating Compassion Fatigue & Vicarious Trauma Series
July 22 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Free
The Central East ATTC, managed by The Danya Institute, provides training and technical assistance (TA) and quality improvement activities to the substance use disorder workforce in HHS Region 3, which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs) play a critical role in advancing our nation’s health by equipping healthcare professionals and community organizations with effective tools to address individuals, children, and families impacted by alcohol and drug use. We build local capacity of the behavioral health workforce resulting in treatment that leads to long-term recovery and people
becoming contributing members of society as quickly as possible.
This two-part training series is designed to equip helping professionals with strategies to recognize, manage, and prevent the negative emotional and physical effects of exposure to trauma and suffering. It helps providers rebuild resilience and sustain their capacity to deliver high-quality care.
JULY 22, 2026 OBJECTIVES
- Define concepts of Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout
- Demonstrate the impact of Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout on the helping professionals
- Identify the symptoms of Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout
- Identify protective factors that mitigate susceptibility
JULY 29, 2026 OBJECTIVES
- Explain ways to prevent Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout in the helping profession
- Identify techniques to manage Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout in the helping profession
- Define the VICTORY acronym for mitigating Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout
In order to be eligible for the contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live training in the Zoom platform.
Contact Hours (Certificate of Attendance): up to 1.25 for attending each session.