Today: Vicarious trauma at the Bar

06/02/2025

In person - Thursday, 06 February at 5.15pm

Vicarious trauma is an issue that can arise in all practice areas. Starting at 5.15pm, please join the Wellbeing Committee in a panel discussion on this important topic covering

• What vicarious trauma is and how to recognise it
• Practical guidance and strategies
• How to address it: sources of support, help and treatment

Panelists will include:

• Magistrate Erin Kennedy, Deputy President, Mental Health Review Tribunal
• Dr David Goldman, clinical and forensic psychologist
• Gillian Mahony SC, 8 Wentworth Chambers
• Nicholas Broadbent SC, Public Defenders Chambers
• Jenny Houen, Bar Care

Please note: Only NSW barristers or members of the NSW Bar Association can register for CPDs or webinars.

To register for this CPD, please click here. This CPD will be run by registration only. Numbers are limited.

Please provide any written questions in advance to cpd@nswbar.asn.au.

CPD Category:

• Practice Management and Business Skills
• Barristers’ Skills

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