Echo’s executive director Louise Godbold brings you a workshop on trauma-informed journalism suitable for journalists, newsroom managers, and non-profit communications teams. This training provides a solid grounding in working with trauma survivors to tell stories that heal, instead of harm.

Research shows that most trauma survivors are negatively impacted by their interactions (or lack thereof) with the media, but many of those same survivors see value sharing their stories publicly. Is the harm that comes from trauma reporting a necessary evil for positive outcomes? No. Register today to learn how to incorporate trauma-informed principles into your storytelling practice.

At the end of this training you will be able to:

• List the principles of trauma-informed practice
• Describe the impact of trauma on the body and brain
• Identify common trauma responses
• Explain the differences between trauma memory and regular memory
• Utilize tools for emotional regulation (for self and interviewee)
• Practice skills to avoid retraumatization
• Implement strategies for improved collaboration
• Apply methods that contribute to the survivor’s healing and wellbeing
• Implement practical strategies for supporting a survivor in telling their story
• Utilize techniques that increase the accuracy and veracity of the reported story

• Identify common positive and negative impacts of the media on trauma survivors
• Integrate trauma-informed strategies into storytelling practice

Details

Dates: Thursday, May 28th, 2026 | 8:30am-12:00pm PST
Cost: $85; $70 early bird (before 04/28/26)
Location: Live training via Zoom. Zoom link and extra details will be sent out a week prior to the training date.
Continuing Education: 3 CE credits are available for an additional $30 for qualifying licenses. For more information visit our continuing education page.

Additional Information

Cancellation fees may apply; be sure to review our refund policies here.

Continuing Education: This course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. These credits are available for an additional $30. For more information visit our continuing education page.

For questions about this training, please contact us at training@echotraining.org or (213) 484-6676

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