Gail has been working with a client who was a victim of a home invasion and rape. Gail is now having dreams in which she is being attacked and she reports that she often feels anxious. Gail is experiencing:
A)Over-identification with the client
B)Insidious trauma.
C)Vicarious trauma
D)Identification with the aggressor

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Gail is experiencing vicarious trauma, also known as secondary trauma or compassion fatigue, which can occur when a therapist becomes emotionally involved with a client's trauma and begins to experience symptoms similar to those of the client. This can lead to anxiety, nightmares, and other symptoms of trauma. This is different from over-identification with the client or identification with the aggressor, which are other forms of countertransference. Insidious trauma refers to a type of trauma that occurs over time and is often related to ongoing stressors, such as racism or discrimination.

Gail Has Been Working with a Client Who Was a Victim