Wandalynn's views

The Ill effects of Vicarious Trauma no one talks about.   I want to start out by saying that not all people who suffer ill effects of vicarious trauma are therapists and people in the helping professions, In many cases it also effects friends or family, people who are supporting those with traumatic pasts or helping someone with an illness whether it's friends, family, police, fire, ambulance, Dr, nurses or clinicians and many more.   It is a hard thing to deal with when you have to look after others or treat others going through a hard time with illness or injury. I don't believe we understand the ramifications of not practicing good self care and time off. The helpers need helpers.    Many times, people suffer greatly.These symptoms are a type of PTSD.  Sleep disturbance. Change in behaviors. Eating habits are disrupted. Emotional disturbances, sadness, anxiety, grief, depression etc. Physical illness, headaches, stomach upset, body a...

Abuse of Power -  The workplace epidemic. It's astonishing how many of us have come across Bullies, Micromanagers, Passive aggressive, control freak bosses.  Whether it's gossip, hovering over your every move, embarrassing or belittling you in front of other staff, most of us can say we have had these experiences. Some of us stay at these toxic workplaces for far too long and it makes us sick. Either we burn out, get depressed and anxious, or even are manipulated and gas lighted so bad we begin to lose our sense of esteem and lose productivity.  There are many forms of Abuse of Power, I had the experience of dealing with this behavior most of my working life. Through, sexual harassment and assault, bullying,  gossip, being belittled in front of others, having my job and or hours held above my head just because they could.  For anyone to have that much power and control over someones well being and financial safety is totally wrong and thi...