Secondary Traumatic Stress Exploration
An educational tool for exploring the psychological impact of helping others or being exposed to their suffering. 10 items. Not a substitute for specialist assessment.
What it measures
Signs of secondary traumatic stress or compassion fatigue arising from exposure to others' suffering
Who it is for
Therapists, caregivers, volunteers, and anyone who has been repeatedly exposed to others' distress
How it works
Respond to 10 statements describing frequency of certain symptoms. Result is immediate with an educational explanation.
Answer honestly
No right or wrong answers — choose what genuinely reflects you.
At your own pace
Pause and resume at any time without losing your progress.
Your instant report
When done, your report appears immediately — detailed, downloadable, shareable.
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This test is educational and for self-awareness only. It does not constitute a medical diagnosis or replace professional assessment.