Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/9912| Title: | Psychotherapists’ vicarious traumatization during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Authors: | Aafjes-van Doorn, Katie Békés, Vera Prout, Tracy A. Hoffman, Leon 0000-0002-3650-5890 |
| Keywords: | Psychotherapists -- Psychosocial Factors Psychological Trauma Work Experiences COVID-19 Disease Outbreaks Human Questionnaires Support Psychosocial Professional-Patient Relations Descriptive Statistics |
| Issue Date: | 2020 |
| Citation: | Aafjes-van Doorn, K., Bekés, V., Prout, T. A., & Hoffman, L. (2020). Psychotherapists’ vicarious traumatization during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. |
| Series/Report no.: | Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy; |
| Abstract: | During the COVID-19, psychotherapists are often exposed to traumatic material in their sessions, potentially leading to vicarious traumatization. We surveyed 339 therapists about their professional practices and experiences during the pandemic. Results showed that on average therapists experienced moderate levels of vicarious trauma, whereas about 15% experienced high levels of vicarious trauma. A higher level of vicarious trauma was associated with younger age, less clinical experience, and negative online treatment experiences. The results imply a need for personal and professional support for therapists working remotely amid a global health crisis. |
| Description: | Research article |
| URI: | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/9912 |
| ISSN: | 1942-9681 |
| Appears in Collections: | Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology: Faculty Publications |
Files in This Item:
There are no files associated with this item.
This item is licensed under a Creative Commons License
