Counselors, Nurses, Physicians, and Others Counselors, nurses, physicians, and others who care for those who have been traumatized are vulnerable to a condition that has been called Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS). Other terms used are Vicarious Trauma (VT), Compassion Fatigue (CT), and in some cases, Job Burnout. Often, the above terms are used interchangeably. Additionally, family members who care for those with PTSD are also at risk of the condition. There is agreement t