Compassion fatigue, vicarious, secondary trauma (STS), burnout. All these terms describe the toll on the helper from caring work. CSEC survivors have among the highest trauma rates and at any given time 50% of helpers report burnout. All the bubble-baths and Merlot on the planet won’t replace skills. The CE-CERT model goes beyond definitions to evidence-supported skills drawn from trauma and other sciences for reducing STS impacts. You’ll leave with a personal action plan built on the 5 model skills, info on training, and how CE-CERT melds with organizational and clinical supervision.