Real Talk: Essays from Experts, Secondary Traumatic Stress: Highland Park Shooting Aftermath

In our first Essay from Experts in our Real Talk series, we bring to life the interview CATCH did with Dr.  Julie Friedman, PhD, trauma psychologist  about the symptoms and treatment for secondary traumatic stress. Dr. Friedman is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Skyway Behavioral Health in Skokie, IL  You can read this CATCH Journal post  here. Do you remember that important question you wanted to ask your loved one's therapist only AFTER you're sitting in the car? Listen to Real Talk: Essays from Experts, straight from the CATCH Journal at catchiscommunity.org.  We’re recording this skill-based advice written by local mental health experts that CATCH is grateful to call friends for those who’d rather listen than read. So put in your earbuds and listen to Real Talk: Essays from Experts.If you have an idea for an expert topic, email podcast@catchiscommunity.org.© CATCH 2022 PMHG Podcast music "3 Water Springs" by Ian PostEpisode music provided by Frogard/ Pond5To find all of the resources CATCH provides to caregivers of young people struggling with their mental health, go to www.catchiscommunity.org.Follow us on social media Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @catchiscommunityCATCH, Community Action Together for Children's Health, is a 501(c)3 that provides support and education for families around mental health topics. Original content and materials from CATCH and its collaborators are for informational purposes only. They are provided as a general resource and are not specific to any person or circumstance.