Day 1 | Dec 4, 2025

I appreciated the distinction between secondary trauma and vicarious trauma, especially the idea that vicarious trauma can alter our worldview as a result of repeated exposure to others’ suffering. It was also helpful to understand the difference between compassion fatigue and empathy strain, (I liked the new term which made more sense to me). It is scary how our ability to cope can gradually diminish, reducing our emotional resilience and our capacity to remain fully present.