Consequences of Care: An Exploration of Vicarious Harm
Schedule
Wed Jan 21 2026 at 06:30 am to 09:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Priory Street Centre | York, EN
About this Event
YWCS are pleased to present “Consequences of Care: An Exploration of Vicarious Harm”, an evening panel event hosted by York Women’s Counselling Service.
Date: Wednesday, January 21st
Time: 7:00–9:00 PM (arrival and networking from 6:30 PM)
Location: CVS Main Hall, York
Tickets: £40
About the Event
This thought-provoking evening will bring together frontline professionals, therapists, researchers, and community leaders for a meaningful conversation on vicarious harm, how it manifests, how we carry it, and how we can build resilience together as a community.
You’ll hear from a diverse panel of speakers with deep expertise across trauma, structural violence, and organisational wellbeing:
Professor Victoria Canning: Criminology expert on systemic violence and research ethics
Dzmitry Karpuk: Systemic & Family Psychotherapist, specialist in trauma recovery
Mags Godderidge: CEO of Survive, leading trauma-informed organisational practice
What You’ll Gain
Insightful Dialogue: Explore the intersections of systemic harm, professional burnout, and secondary trauma
Real-World Perspectives: Hear directly from practitioners working at the frontlines of care and advocacy
Community & Reflection: Connect with others in the field, with time for Q&A and post-event reflection
We’ll also be offering a wellbeing space during the event and an optional debrief session afterward for those who’d like to process in a supportive setting.
This event is open to counsellors, social workers, researchers, students, frontline workers, and anyone interested in the emotional impact of care work. It represents two hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training.
Save the date and join us for this important conversation.
Where is it happening?
The Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 40.00
