How Hairdressers Can Manage Secondhand Trauma: Recognizing Symptoms, Coping Skills & More
Hairdressers do more than hair: They create a safe space for clients, provide some much-needed self-care, listen and give advice when asked. But, with this support can come an unexpected consequence: Secondhand trauma. Keep reading to learn what secondhand trauma is, how to recognize the symptoms and deal with the effects.
1. What is Secondhand Trauma?
Secondhand trauma occurs when you experience the effects of another person's primary trauma. Hairdressers are in a special position to be exposed to secondhand trauma every day, as you’re…
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