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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

The Effect of Self-Care in Reducing Secondary Traumatic Stress in Peer Advocates

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Clinical Science

  • 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