The Vicarious Trauma of Pro-Life Advocates on the Front Lines
by Kevin Burke, MSS When we hear of vicarious trauma, we often think of first responders; the brave men and women who serve as firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and police officers. There is a growing awareness of the importance of caring for these public servants after their exposure to traumatic events and loss. This is especially important after repeated exposure to accidents, violence, injury, loss of life, and other tragedy. While a single traumatic event…