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Practice Makes Progress: Clinical Conversations
In the first episode of the "Practice Makes Progress: Clinical Conversations" podcast series, Dr. Lisa Amaya-Jackson sits down with Dr. Ginny Sprang to explore the complexities of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS). Dr. Sprang emphasizes that STS is an "occupational reality" rather than a personal failure for those working with trauma-exposed youth and families. The discussion highlights practical strategies for both individuals and organizations, such as implementing "low impact processing" to reduce unnecessary trauma exposure and "flipping the script" to ensure organizational trauma-informed care starts with the workforce itself . By using data-driven tools like organizational "dashboards," Dr. Sprang illustrates how clinicians and leaders can mark progress and maintain hope while navigating the challenges of trauma work .
