Student Workshop | How to Report on Trauma: Ethics and Skills  

Journalism students are invited to participate in this special workshop led by Dr. Kate Porterfield of the Global Center for Journalism and Trauma. In this talk, she will discuss how trauma affects humans and offer a framework for interviewing and engaging with people who may have suffered traumatic events. She will also provide concrete tips for building a well-being practice for journalism and media professionals working on trauma-facing stories.

This workshop is open to enrolled journalism students and students pursuing the journalism minor; space is limited. Register by October 2.

About Dr. Kate Porterfield:

Dr. Porterfield is a clinical psychologist who has spent the past twenty-five years working with people and communities affected by trauma. She is a consulting psychologist with the Bellevue Hospital Program for Survivors of Torture and a trainer with the Global Center for Journalism and Trauma. Dr. Porterfield regularly consults on issues pertaining to trauma and torture, including in cases at the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center, in US federal and state courts, and the International Criminal Court. Dr. Porterfield has worked extensively with journalists, attorneys, and human rights organizations on recognizing and managing secondary traumatic stress and building well-being practices. She is an engaging teacher who is committed to making trauma-informed practice accessible and practical for journalists and others who engage with vulnerable communities.