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Secondary traumatization refers to the cumulative transformation in the inner experience that is the result of empathic engagement with another’s trauma.
Secondary traumatization is a phenomenon frequently experienced by rescue workers such as police, paramedics, and other emergency workers.
Secure Attachment style refers to an Attachment style characterized by trust, a lack of concern with being abandoned, and the view that one is worthy and well-liked.
Secure base refers to the use of a Caregiver as a base from which to explore the environment and to which to return for emotional support.
Sedative refers to a psychoactive substance that has a calming effect on the central nervous system.
A sedative is also a sleep-inducing drugs that tend to decrease central nervous system and behavioral activity.
selective attention refers to the ability to concentrate exclusively on relevant stimuli and to avoid distraction by irrelevant stimuli in the environment.
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