Hello SDAlex: I cannot be of help with regard to your concern. However I noticed this is your first post, here on PC, & you had yet to be greeted. So... welcome to Psych Central. 
Here are links to 7 articles, from Psych Central's archives, on the subjects of vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, & dealing with painful emotions:
What is Vicarious Trauma?
Vicarious Trauma: How Much More Can We Take?
Compassion Fatigue: When Counselors and Other Helpers Don't Make Time for Self-Care
How to Sit with Painful Emotions
Several Ways to Sit with Your Feelings
https://blogs.psychcentral.com/weigh...-with-sadness/
https://blogs.psychcentral.com/culti...nful-emotions/
I hope you find PC to be of benefit. 
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