Vicarious trauma: Part 4 – reflective practice
From CPD eLearning talks to... by Royal College of Psychiatrists
May 19, 2026 · 42 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of reflective practice on reducing vicarious trauma in health sector professionals.
Working to support the wellbeing of others can be immensely rewarding, and a real motivator for why we work in the health sector. But over time, exposure to the suffering of others - particularly those in mental distress and at the risk of suicide - can impact our own wellbeing and how we feel, including experiencing vicarious trauma. In 2025, NHS Sussex developed training that looks at the different ways we can keep ourselves and our colleagues safe. The training provides an overview of vicarious trauma and is made up of three complimentary sections, looking at different aspects of personal resilience, workplace wellbeing and reflective practice. In this podcast, Lucy Tucknott and Molly Booth discuss the impact of reflective practice to reduce the harms of vicarious trauma and break down different models of reflective practice, as well as some barriers that may occur. They explore how developing a deep sense of awareness can help us care for ourselves, whilst we're also caring for others. Disclaimer: Thank you for listening to this Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD eLearning podcast. This podcast provides information, not advice. The content in this podcast is provided for…
People in this episode
Guests: Lucy Tucknott, Molly Booth
Topics covered
- vicarious trauma
- reflective practice
- workplace wellbeing
- personal resilience
- mental health
Keywords
- vicarious trauma
- reflective practice
- mental distress
- workplace wellbeing
- personal resilience
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NHS Sussex, Royal College of Psychiatrists
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