The 4 Biggies

This is an annotated version of our popular course exploring the psychological and emotional challenges faced by professionals in caregiving, social services, healthcare, law enforcement, and other high-stress fields. This one hour session provides an overview of empathic strain, secondary trauma, burnout, and moral distress—four interconnected phenomena that impact individuals working in environments where they are regularly exposed to others’ suffering. Participants will explore the causes, signs, and consequences of these conditions, while learning strategies for prevention and self-care. The course will also discuss the ethical dilemmas that often arise in these fields, and identify methods for fostering resilience and maintaining emotional well-being.