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The Legal Mind podcast - Vicarious trauma with Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis, Claiming Space

Vicarious trauma

LawCare's Gemma Matthews talks to Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis, founders of Claiming Space, about vicarious trauma in the legal profession.

For more information on Claiming Space visit https://www.claiming.space/

You can order their book here  Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession: a practical guide to trauma, burnout and collective care

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