When a Social Worker Experiences Signs of PTSD Due to Hearing

question 20

Multiple Choice

When a social worker experiences signs of PTSD due to hearing a clients' story, this is called:

• A) Secondary Trauma
• B) Burnout
• C) PTSD
• D) Compassion Fatigue

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Definitions:

Decrease Boredom

The act of reducing the feeling of weariness, impatience, or dissatisfaction by engaging in stimulating activities or tasks.

On-call Workers

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Apprentices

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