Trauma workshop for journalists

The Rory Peck Trust is partnering with Kadir Has University, Dart Center for Journalism and P24 (Platform for Independent Journalism) to hold a trauma workshop for local Turkish journalists in Istanbul. The workshop will be run by trainers from the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. 
 
The main activity of this project will be a round-table that will incorporate elements of trauma awareness training and peer discussion. These will be discussed in relationship to the specific working practices and professional needs of journalists.
 
By the end of the two day workshop, at Kadir Has University, on 24 and 25th February, participants will have acquired a number of skills to help them identify signs of trauma and developed a list of best practices in combating stress and trauma arising from their work. They will also have acquired some new methodologies for applying best practice in trauma journalism. 
 
Main issues to be discussed in the workshop:
 
·  What is psychological trauma? Different levels of experiencing trauma consequences: physiological, emotional, cognitive, personal, interpersonal.
·  Trauma and stress in reporters' work. Psychological risks of working in extreme conditions.
·  Understanding the impact of traumatic experiences on victims and survivors and the broader communities they come from. (This will include recommendations on best practice when working with vulnerable people and population groups with a legacy of past trauma.)
·  Understanding fear reactions and their impact upon risk evaluation.
·  Emotional burnout syndrome among journalists: risk factors, symptoms, preventive measures.
 
Who can apply for the workshop?
 
Preference will be given to freelancer journalists who are not employed on the
basis of a permanent contract with any media organization. There is also allocation for one or two non-Turkish journalists.
 
How to apply?
 
To apply for a place in the workshop please send a letter with a short CV to info@platform24.org

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