Vicarious trauma is the experience of mentally, physically or emotionally absorbing someone else’s first hand trauma after hearing, seeing, or being told about traumatic events. It is typically seen in therapists, dispatchers, child abuse/pornography detectives, or human trafficking officers due to the amount of secondary trauma they are exposed to. There is more research availability regarding vicarious trauma in military, LEO, first responder, and emergency medical teams whose partners, spouses, and family experience vicarious trauma more than the general population. This form of trauma shares similar responses and symptoms to PTS and if gone untreated can develop into PTSD. Additionally, untreated vicarious trauma can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral injury resulting in changes in behavior, mood, and impaired daily functioning.Moral injury is a type of psychological distress that occurs when an individual experiences a violation of their moral or ethical beliefs or values. It can occur in situations where an individual is exposed to events or actions that conflict with their sense of right and wrong, such as in combat situations or in witnessing or participating in unethical behavior. Compassion fatigue and burnout are increased and become co-occurring with having heard, seen, or been told about the traumatic events of others.Other co-occurring medical and somatic conditions are often present such as alcohol/substance abuse and/or misuse, headaches, eating disorders, risky behaviors, and illnesses. Signs of vicarious trauma include, but are not limited to anger/irritation, sleep difficulties, controlling behaviors, road rage, low self esteem, and self harming behaviors. Healing from trauma can be a complex and challenging process, and it is important for individuals to seek professional help from a mental health provider with experience in treating trauma-related conditions to manage their symptoms and move forward in their recovery. Treatment for vicarious trauma can involve a combination of psychotherapy and support groups. Psychotherapy may include CPT (cognitive processing therapy), solution focused therapy, mindfulness-based interventions as well as Post Traumatic Growth (PTG). Trauma-informed therapy is an approach to therapy that recognizes the impact of trauma on an individual’s mental, physical, and emotional health. It is based on the understanding that trauma can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s functioning and well-being, and that effective treatment requires a sensitive and compassionate approach. By seeking help from a trauma informed therapist, those struggling with vicarious trauma can learn how to accept the here and now and appreciate life and the trauma that paved the way which is known as post traumatic growth.