In this episode, Robyn and I talk about the various ways people can experience Secondary Traumatic Stress and Vicarious Trauma. She shares her experience of how, as a Human Rights Professional, she came to realize that after years of advocacy work and reading countless files pertaining to crimes against children, that she too was showing signs of Vicarious Trauma; a profound shift in one's perspective of the world.

Robyn Aaron is currently completing her Master of Social Work with a focus on clinical social work and trauma at Carleton University, and holds a Master of Environmental Studies from York University. Working from feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppression principles, Robyn draws on attachment centered, narrative, trauma informed, and emotionally focused approaches as she provides support for those who are exposed to trauma and stress in their professional careers and community work. She also supports individuals working to overcome challenging childhoods who want to create a better life for themselves and their family, than what they experienced growing up. She holds a Certificate in Refugee Mental Health, from the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist with Trauma Institute International.

Visit www.amandarocheleau.com/counselling for more information about Robyn and the counselling support we offer.