APS
APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
The Effect of Self-Care in Reducing Secondary Traumatic Stress in Peer Advocates
- Colleen Kocik
Fielding Graduate University - Chelsea Osman
Fielding Graduate University - Kristine Jacquin
Fielding Graduate University
Abstract
The study fills gaps in the literature on the importance of self-care for reducing secondary traumatic stress in peer advocates. The best predictors of secondary traumatic stress were using social support as a method of self-care and engaging in counseling or psychotherapy as a method of self-care.
Stress