Understanding and Coping with Secondary Trauma w/ Peggi Cooney

My guest today is Peggi Cooney. Peggi is a fellow social worker, an instructor coach for the UC Davis in California, an author, and the host of Hola sober. In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked topic of secondary trauma. This is a particularly important topic for therapists, social workers, and other professionals who work in those fields, as they are frequently exposed to the traumatic stories and experiences of their clients. It’s also an important topic for those who are in recovery due to their own past experiences of trauma and their ongoing work in support groups and recovery communities.We’ll be exploring what secondary trauma is, how it can manifest, and the impact it can have on those who experience it. We’ll also discuss strategies for recognizing and addressing secondary trauma, including self-care practices, seeking support from the people around you, and setting boundaries to protect your well-being.This episode is a must-listen if you’re a therapist, social worker, or someone in recovery. Tune in to learn more about secondary trauma and how to care for yourself while supporting others through their own struggles.Links:Peggi's WebsiteFacebook GroupOh, and by the way, if you didn’t know, I have an awesome course called Creating Healthy Boundaries; it's affordable, easy to follow, and will make a big difference in how you feel. Check it out here.If you aren't part of the Confident Sober Women Facebook group, it's a great place to be. There are over a thousand other sober women there building lives they don't want to escape from. Come on over and join us.And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy today and maybe a second one for a friend. There is so much hope in recovery, and I shared my story so raw and vulnerably so that others would know they aren't alone and that there is a way to live well, manage relationships, parent your kids, and have a healthy body, all while staying sober.  Grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.Support the showDon’t forget to subscribe, rate & share this episode with a sober woman or someone suffering from anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep problems and negative thought patterns who needs to hear she is not alone. Oh, and by the way, if you didn’t know, my remote Neurofeedback Therapy program is up and running. Learn more here! Learn more about EMDR therapy, EMDR Intensives and Remote Neurofeedback.And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.