Charles Figley has spent more than thirty-five years studying trauma and its effects on both victims and caregivers. His work has led to innovations in psychology, psychiatry, and social work. We'll talk with him about the field of traumatology, about what he means when he says there's a cost for caring, and about his personal experiences with "compassion fatigue." Figley is a professor and Distinguished Chair in Disaster Mental Health at Tulane University.
- Learn more about Charles Figley, director of Tulane University's Traumatology Institute.
- Watch Charles Figley presentations/videos on YouTube.
- Read about The Figley Institute, which offers training and continuing education programs developed for those who provide relief to emotionally traumatized individuals and communities.