Escaping the imagery of everyday racial trauma where individuals are being hurt, harmed, or killed because of their race can be nearly impossible. We live in a world of constant news cycles and social media that provide us with updates on almost any event in moments. As a clinician, maintaining your wellness is not just about keeping yourself well after you feel the effects of vicarious racial trauma. When you are engaging in racial trauma work with clients or in systems, you must be proactive to maintain your own mental health.

There are two forms of vicarious racial traumatic stress for clinicians. The first is the

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