Stress & Vicarious Trauma

We're exposed to so much stress these days. Between the 24/7 media loop and constant access to social media, we're left with swirling thoughts and opinions on issues surrounding child birth, women's reproductive health, formula shortage, mass shootings, the war in Ukraine, social justice issues, and so much more.

How do we respond? How do we keep our own peace when we experience vicarious trauma? How do we cope? How do we have helpful conversations with our kids about current events? How can we have a local impact in our own communities?

Today we have with us Dr. Colleen Furey, a Bon Secours Mercy Health clinical psychologist, as a return guest on the podcast. You may remember her from the episode on Navigating Difficult Conversations. Listen in to learn how you can manage stress and vicarious trauma!

Take Action Resource List:

• How to contact your legislators
• Tell Your Senators to Vote Yes On The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
• What Difference Does Prayer Make?
• Contact Camille Grippon to inquire about Bon Secours Mercy Health's Ukraine support efforts
• Self-care resources: 
  • Wellbeats meditations
  • Breathe and Be Well
  • News Fatigue pathway on BSMHBeWell.com (information overload and permission to step away from it all)