The experience of _____ is recognized in situations in which knowledge of and exposure to others' trauma and wanting to help increase the susceptibility to indirect or direct trauma for a social worker.

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The experience of _____ is recognized in situations in which knowledge of and exposure to others' trauma and wanting to help increase the susceptibility to indirect or direct trauma for a social worker.​

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Vicarious trauma refers to the emotional residue of exposure to traumas experienced by others, which can lead to symptoms similar to those of individuals who directly experienced a traumatic event. This is particularly true for social workers who are exposed to multiple traumatic events of their clients. Medical trauma refers to trauma experienced by patients during medical treatment, complex trauma refers to repeated or prolonged exposure to traumatic events, and self-induced trauma does not exist as a recognized term in the field.

The Experience of _____ Is Recognized in Situations in Which