The problem with this argument is that our ancestors have worked with survivors of trauma for thousands of years, long before the study of counseling and psychology was even invented.

The nonprofit sector has talked about vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout for years. But there is little discussion on this topic of internal trauma that staff is experiencing. And trauma is contagious. If it is not dealt with, it has the potential to create a toxic environment. So how do we create a space for survivors to thrive?