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My Experience with Secondary Traumatic Stress | Esther Rodriguez, MS | RMTAC Online Learning Module

In this powerful testimonial, Esther Rodriguez, Clinical Consultant at RMTAC, shares her personal experience with secondary traumatic stress (STS) while working as a home study and post-release services Case Manager. She describes the early signs and somatic symptoms she experienced, including nausea, fatigue, and emotional exhaustion — and how these symptoms affected her relationships, her compassion for clients, and her overall well-being. Esther also highlights the steps she took to recover, including using employee assistance programs (EAP), building social support, and recognizing the importance of workplace connection and self-care. This video is part of our upcoming learning module on Responding to Secondary Traumatic Stress for Behavioral Health Providers. Get started at knowledge.rmtac.org. 📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:13 – Recognizing the signs of STS 00:25 – Somatic symptoms and emotional distress 01:02 – Compassion fatigue and burnout 02:15 – Making the difficult decision to step back 02:44 – Recovery and support through EAP and community 03:18 – The importance of team engagement and personal coping 04:11 – Closing thoughts Learn more at www.rmtac.org #SecondaryTraumaticStress #BehavioralHealth #ProviderWellness #RMTAC