Could the barrage of pictures and stories be causing secondary trauma? Yes. The Federal Communications Commission states, “The average American child will witness 12,000 violent acts on television ...

However, such prolonged exposure to trauma can lead to secondary trauma, and, combined with personal trauma, the effects can be overwhelming. The emotional intensity of helping survivors of ...

Even if we’re sitting safely in our living rooms, the helplessness we feel is real.” She referred to it as “secondary trauma” ...