Secondary Trauma Training: Illinois Judicial College

This is a remarkable chance to offer new Judicial officers in Illinois the opportunity to understand the realities of secondary trauma and develop practices that boost resilience. Practicing mindfulness enhances our awareness of our surroundings and puts us in a better position to tap into our inherent wisdom. This session delves into the meaning of mindfulness, the research backing this idea, and provides judges with easily accessible tools to help them remain focused while preserving a sense of calm.

As humans, we engage with others on multiple levels. This session, grounded in research, clarifies the ideas of empathy and compassion, explores ways to prevent empathetic distress (burnout), and encourages adopting a fresh perspective in addressing our cases individually and together. It also focuses on cultivating equanimity and cultural humility, and improving our self-compassion to become more compassionate towards others.