Provider Wellbeing Is Important, Too!
It’s easy to become overwhelmed with everything we do for other people in this line of work. It is vital work that supports people at some of times in their life where they need it most, but we have to remember to take care of ourselves as well. We cannot continue to stay in this good and important work if we forget that we, as providers, are important, too!
That’s why, this November, we created a compilation of recent resources and trainings focused on the wellbeing of providers, including information around vicarious trauma, moral injury, workplace wellbeing, and more. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re looking for more!
When the Work Hurts: Managing the Impacts of Moral Injury
NRCDV
March 2025
Dr. Johnanna Ganz explains moral distress, injury, and disorientation. They discuss the impact of ethical vs. funding decisions, how our core values shape our work, and explains how it can show up in mission-driven environments like the kind many of us work in.
View this webinar in English and Spanish
Read further: How does moral injury show up in the domestic and sexual violence field and what can advocates do about it?
How can we build our collective capacity to weather turbulence?
VAWnet
May 2025
This article talks about how to find your equanimity and balance in a chaotic environment. It discusses resilience, connection, and it offers additional resources around the topic.
Ten Strategies to Enhance Employee Resilience and Engagement Within Survivor-Serving Organizations
Futures Without Violence
Updated February 2025
Included are key practices that leaders of organizations can incorporate to build strength, resilience, and engagement for individual employees and the entire organizational body.
SAAM Advocate Support – Vicarious Trauma
Administration for Children and Families
April 2023
“ACF OFVPS and National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma and Mental Health (NCDVTMH) hosted a Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month (SAAM) podcast. This roundtable discussion was recorded to support advocates caring for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. The panel discussed vicarious trauma and tips to create space for advocates to focus on their own wellbeing to prevent vicarious trauma.”
Vicarious Trauma in Advocacy
MiVAN with Lisa Tieszen
May 2022
Dr. Pooley interviews Lisa Tieszen, co-founder of the organizational health agency Resilience Works, to help promote the well-being of all crime victim advocates.
Looking for more resources around advocate wellbeing?
Looking for more resources around advocate wellbeing?
Check out compilations of resources from last year: “Remembering to Help Ourselves, Too”