Understanding the Cost of Caring – Bitesize Training

Legal professionals are often exposed to challenging and emotionally complex work. Over time, this can take a toll. Not just professionally, but personally. This bitesize on-demand session explores the often-overlooked impact of emotionally demanding work within legal practice, equipping you with practical strategies to protect your own wellbeing and sustain your effectiveness.  

Led by Kirsty Giles, experienced psychotherapist and trauma-informed trainer, this session provides an accessible introduction to the concept of vicarious trauma, helping you understand how it arises, how it can manifest in your work and personal life, and importantly, what you can do about it.  

Throughout this training you will: 

• Gain a clear understanding of vicarious trauma and the “cost of caring” in legal practice 

• Recognise common workplace and personal symptoms, including behavioural and emotional signs 

• Explore different coping styles and how they may affect your response to stress 

• Learn practical techniques to support your wellbeing 

• Develop healthier working practices, including setting appropriate boundaries and strengthening personal resilience