Trauma-Informed Interviewing
This course will teach you to sensitively and positively interview those experiencing trauma.
Service Description
In this course we will investigate what 'trauma-informed' interviewing means, and learn the practicalities of producing stories with people who are experiencing suffering or trauma in a way that doesn't cause them distress or harm, but instead is an empowering, positive experience. You can expect to leave this course with: - Clarity on what trauma-informed practice means. - An understanding of your role in the interview process beyond your story production responsibilities. - The practical skills needed to minimise risk and create safe interviewing environments. - Confidence in carrying out trauma informed interview techniques. - A take away documents detailing the key lessons learned. Course tutor: Cat Carter Cat is the Director of Safeguarding for Save the Children UK, and has over a decade of experience conducting interviews for communications and fundraising purposes in some of the most challenging humanitarian scenarios across the globe. This online course will run for one 3-hour session (with a 15-minute break), and is limited to 15 participants. All materials will be provided in English. Details: - Online - Maximum 15 participants - Dates: May 1, 2025, 13:30-16:30 - Cost: £250 per participant - Course may be rescheduled if minimum participant numbers are not met. - Course fees will be refunded in full if cancellation is 7 days before first delivery date, after this date fees will not be refunded. - For bespoke sessions, or more information, contact info@jesscrombie.com