TacMobility: Vicarious Traumatization Survey
Vicarious trauma is a process of change resulting from empathetic engagement with trauma survivors. Anyone who engages empathetically with survivors of traumatic incidents, torture, and material relating to their trauma, is potentially affected, including doctors and other health professionals. If this is your story, we'd love to know about your experience.
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Gender *
Choose which describes your profession? *
How many years have you been in your field? *
What state are you work in? *
Have you ever attended a class or course focused on  YOUR mental health, vicarious stress or PTSD? *
If you answered yes, how useful was the class?
Not useful
Lasting impact
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After you respond to an emotionally challenging or critical incident, what protocol(s) does your workplace currently have in place? *
Have you used workplace protocols or programs to treat vicarious trauma? *
How well do you relate to the current conversations surrounding PTSD or vicarious trauma? *
I don’t relate at all
I completely relate with no arguments
Have you experienced the following: *
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From the above list, which do you experience the most? *
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Do you talk to your spouse/significant other about work related stress? *
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Do you talk to your co-workers about job related stress? *
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Do you talk to your supervisors about work stress? *
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How likely are you to meet with a counselor or psychologist? *
I wouldn't
I definitely would
What are your thoughts on the use of prescribed medications for chemical imbalances? *
Are you currently taking medication to combat the effects of stress? *
How would you rate your mental health? *
Content/Generally happy
On edge every day
How often do you experience anxiety? *
How much of your day do you experience hyper vigilance? *
Never
At all times
How would you rate your sleep quality? *
I fall asleep easily & feel rested when I wake
I sleep like trash & wake up not feeling rested
Is it easy to fall asleep? *
Is it easy to stay asleep? *
On average, how many hours of sleep do you get each night? *
How would you describe your general mood? Select which ones apply most often *
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Is your job underrated by people in the first responder field? *
If you answered yes, how so?
Describe the most difficult components of your job *
When did your job begin negatively impacting your mental health? *
How likely are you to utilize a program that offers anonymous help for stress outside of the department? *
I wouldn’t
I definitely would
What type(s) of training would make you better equipped to handle OTHER people's trauma? *
What type(s) of training would make you better equipped to handle YOUR trauma or stress? *
Can you take additional time off without receiving guilt from your workplace? *
Which methods of stress relief do you use when feeling overwhelmed? *
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In a typical work week, how many alcoholic drinks do you consume after work? (ex: one beer/glass of wine/shot) *
How many caffeine drinks do you consume per day? *
On average, how many hours a week do you work overtime? *
Does working consistent overtime play a crucial role in supporting your livelihood? *
Do you agree or disagree that the following are causes of stress as a 1st/2nd/3rd responder? *
Agree
Disagree
Inconsistent work schedules
Standing most of the day
Emotional outbursts from others
Fatigue from overtime or late shifts
Spousal/Partner friction
Children (behavioral)
Children (health)
Pet schedules/health
Sickness/chronic health problems
Inconsistent work policies/procedures
Not having proper equipment/paying for it personally
Legal risk
Job security
Workplace violence (not co-workers)
Workplace negativity
Workplace overload
COVID 19 restrictions
COVID 19 cases/patients
Death
Violent crimes
Low personnel
Mandatory OT
Negative public perception
Existing physical injuries
Poor leadership
Which of the following case types have long lasting impact on your mental health?
Agree
Disagree
Child abuse
Child neglect
Suicide
1st/2nd/3rd responder injury
Violent crime
Self harm
Overdose
Drug addict
Mental Health breakdown
Hate crime
Memory disorders
Oppressive family dynamics
Homicide
Rape
Domestic violence
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What body region has the most tension? *
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What are some nuances to your job that most people don't know about? *
What is one thing that every program designed to assist 1st/2nd/3rd responders with stress or ptsd should include? *
What are some of the misconceptions about your job? *
What did we forget to ask you?
What types of language/wording should people outside of your community avoid when addressing you or your job?
Do you follow TacMobility on Instagram or Facebook? If not, go do it *
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