Many counselors-in-training are drawn to the profession by personal experiences with trauma. Posttraumatic growth can reinforce clinical acuity and engender empathy. But for those at earlier stages of healing, impairment may threaten the safety and integrity of the therapeutic relationship. Session attendees will learn about the benefits and risks that a student’s trauma history may pose to professional practice and personal wellbeing as well as tips for identifying and supporting students who are recovering from trauma in order to promote growth and minimize harm.
