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Next Months Webinar
Understanding Batterer Programs
Thursday, January 23rd, 12pm Eastern
Phyllis FrankMs. Frank developed and continues to produce a national training institute on
The NY Model for Batterer Programs, which is focused on how courts andprograms can bring real meaning to Offender Accountability.
Dr. Chris OSullivanDr. OSullivan has conducted research on mens violence, batterer program
effectiveness, fatherhood programs and risk factors for repeat offending for
over 30 years.
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Todays Webinar
Vicarious Trauma and Self Care
Mary Jo Barrett and Dr.Linda Stone Fish, co-authors of the recently
published Treating Complex Trauma: A Relational Blueprint for
Collaboration and Change, will discuss the causes of vicarious trauma,
considering the process through which service providers take on clienttrauma and develop burn-out and compassion fatigue. The webinar
provides strategies for self-care using the Collaborative Change Model.
Presented by:Mary Jo Barrett,Center for Contextual Change
Dr. Linda Stone Fish, Syracuse University
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Presenter BiographiesMary Jo Barrett, MSW, has been working in the field of family violence
since 1974 and currently serves as the Executive Director and founder of
The Center for Contextual Change, Ltd. Previously, Ms. Barrett was the
Director of Midwest Family Resource and also founded the Family Dialogue
Project, which strives to redefine relationships with families impacted by
allegations of abuse and trauma.
Ms. Barrett has coauthored several books on incest and trauma. She co-
created the Collaborative Change Model, a highly successful contextual
model of therapy used to transform the lives of those impacted by abuse and/or traumatic
events. Her trainings and published works focus on this model as well as systemic and feminist
treatment of women, adult survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, eating disorders, couple
therapy, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Compassion Fatigue. Ms. Barrett provides trainings
nationally and internationally for diverse audiences on issues of trauma and family violence.
Ms. Barrett holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois Jane Addams School ofSocial Work and is currently on the faculties of University of Chicago, School of Social Service
Administration, The Chicago Center For Family Health, and the Family Institute of Northwestern
University.
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Presenter Biographies
Dr. Linda Stone Fish is the David B. Falk Endowed Professor of
Marriage and Family Therapy at Syracuse University. She co-authored the recently published book, "Treating Complex
Trauma: A Relational Blueprint for Collaboration and Change"
with Mary Jo Barrett. Dr. Stone Fish is also the author of
numerous research and theoretical articles and co-authored
the book, Nurturing Queer Youth: Family Therapy
Transformed. She has been training couple and family
therapists for over 25 years and has been working with clients
with a history of complex trauma for over 30 years.
She received her doctorate at the Purdue University Marriage
and Family Therapy Program and her MSW at the JaneAddams College of Social Work University of Illinois at Chicago
Circle.
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Todays Webinar Outline
Understanding vicarioustrauma
Energy and balance
Strategies for self care
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Fundamental Elements of Trauma
Powerlessness
Disconnection
Devaluing
Out of Control
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Fundamental Elements of Vicarious Trauma
Ethically attuned therapist:
Powerlessness
Disconnection
Devaluing
Out of Control
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Change
From Survival Mindstate to
Engaged Mindstate
We must work the model
Practitioner Self Care
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Five Essential Ingredients for Healing
Relationships connecting to adeep set of values that provide a
meaningful vision
Psychoeducational Experiences Strength Based Guidance
Safe Context
Workable Realities
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Energy Domains
Emotional Intellectual
Physical
Sexual
Spiritual
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Performance, health
and happiness are
grounded in the
skillful management
of energy.- Jim Loehr
Managing Energy
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Finding Balance
Expenditures of Energy
Replenishing of Energy
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Strength
Endurance
Flexibility
Resilience
To Be Fully Engaged is to Have
In all of the energy
domains.
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Compassion Fatigue
Vicarious Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder
Burnout
What is Happening to me?
The Results of Being Out of Balance
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Small Moment
BIG ENERGY
LIFT
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Intention
Invention
Integration
Intervention
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Stages for Recovery of the Healer
Acknowledgement of how caring for others has
impacted our lives and changed usboth positively
and negatively.
Designing the program that will re-create the proactiveenergy which lies within all of us in each domain.
Commitment to ongoing practice of replenishment in
all 5 energy domainsthrough an energy efficientpersonal formula.
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Who am I and Where Did I Go?
My identity as a
professional
My view of the world
My sense of myself as a
friend, lover, family
member
My ability to care for others
My ability to care for myself
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Symptoms and Energy Expenditures
Symptoms:
What behaviors do I
want to change?
What beliefs about
myself and others no
longer serve me?
What reactions areproblematic?
Energy Expenditures:
What tasks?
With Whom?
What Life Style Choices?
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Wellness Plan
Write your Personal Vision
Top personal energy
expenditures
Positive energy replenishers
to target specific
expenditures
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Do I practice what I preach?
If not, what constrains me?
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Hurdling your Wellness Obstacles
h
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How to Get There
What is getting in the way?
Brainstorm how to address
each and get feedback from
others.
List the specific steps formaking your wellness dream
come true.
Put it on your daily
to do
list.
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Keys to Success
Boundaries Mindfulness
Be Creative
Watch what you say to yourself
Plan something every
month/every week that you
look forward to ASK for what you want
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Resources
Barrett, M.J., and Stone Fish, L. (2014). Treating complex trauma: A relational blueprint for collaboration
and change. NY: Routledge.
Dernoot Lipsky, L., and Burk, C. (2009). Trauma stewardship: An everyday guide to caring for self while
caring for others. Ingram.
Guidebook on Vicarious Trauma: Recommended Solutions for Anti-Violence Workers
http://www.mollydragiewicz.com/VTguidebook.pdf
Headington Institute: Care for Caregivers Worldwide
http://headington-institute.org
Joyful Heart Foundation
http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/learn/vicarious-trauma
Vicarious Trauma Institute
http://www.vicarioustrauma.com
C I f i
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Contact Information
Mary Jo Barrett
Center for Contextual Change, LTD.
847-528-6312
Dr. Linda Stone Fish
Syracuse University
315-443-3024
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