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In part two of my conversation with Mark Vroman—former Battalion Chief of Meridian Township and current professor of online learning and prison education at Siena Heights University—we explore the critical importance of self-care for those in high-stress, service-oriented careers. Mark shares insights on preventing and managing vicarious trauma, also known as compassion fatigue, secondary stress, and burnout.
We also discuss the role of gratitude in sustaining resilience while working with people in some of their most difficult moments. Mark reflects on his work in prison education, highlighting the transformative power of learning—not just for incarcerated individuals but for the broader community. Through education, lives can be reshaped, offering hope and meaningful change where it’s needed most.
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