Vicarious Trauma Training for Legal Teams

Legal professionals are often required to engage with distressing and traumatic material as part of their day-to-day work. Whether through witness statements, case files, client accounts, safeguarding concerns, criminal evidence or family proceedings, this exposure can have a cumulative impact over time.

This training is designed to help legal teams understand vicarious trauma in the context of legal practice, recognise early signs of impact, and develop practical strategies to reduce harm while continuing to work effectively and compassionately. I have delivered bespoke vicarious trauma training for legal professionals, including a long-running programme for Capsticks LLP.

Tailored to the realities of legal practice, these sessions are delivered in person to support deeper reflection, discussion and engagement with this sensitive area of work.

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Dawn is a superb trainer and facilitator and has delivered several vicarious trauma training sessions across several legal teams at our firm, and everything about the training has been consistently excellent – the carefully curated content, the pace, the level of interactivity, and above all, Dawn’s warm, engaging, and authentic style. Dawn worked with us to create a comprehensive delivery plan for the training, which included clear communication about the training’s aims and objectives, senior level support, a pre-training survey, and a follow up report and toolkit. I would 100% recommend Dawn to any organisation where its employees regularly work with vulnerable individuals, and any organisations looking to strengthen their commitment to employee wellbeing.

Michelle Fox, Head of Inclusion and Engagement, Capsticks LLP