Echo presents a training expressly for reporters, editors and producers on the science of trauma. The training will examine the impact of trauma on the brain and body, as well as the underlying biological and psychological processes that can help us make sense of survivor behavior. We provide practical tips and skills for implementing trauma science in the service of better stories and improved interactions with survivors.

Reporters are no strangers to interviewing trauma survivors, but even the most seasoned journalists can sometimes struggle to understand a survivor’s reactions. Reporters may worry that they are causing further harm and feel ill-prepared and ill-equipped to navigate the trauma minefield.

In this training, Echo’s executive director, Louise Godbold, draws on over a decade of work as a trauma educator, as well as insights from her personal experience as a public survivor and that of the many MeToo survivors she has helped. Joining us will be many prominent journalists who have covered MeToo stories to share their own tips for working with trauma survivors and provide case studies for discussion.

This training is suitable for any journalist or editor who has some experience working with trauma survivors or who would like to know more.

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
• Name the four survival responses
• 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
• Use methods that contribute to the survivor’s healing and wellbeing
• Apply techniques that support a survivor in telling their story
• Produce deeper, richer and more compelling stories

Details

Dates: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 | 8:00am-11:30am PST
Cost: $85; $55 early bird (before 1/31/25)
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 more information visit our continuing education page.

**Scholarships available for students and survivors. Email training@echotraining.org to inquire**

Additional Information

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

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

Louise Godbold is the Executive Director of Echo, a nonprofit that provides education in trauma and resilience to survivors and service professionals. During her 14 years with Echo, Louise has grown the agency to become a thought-leader in survivor empowerment and trauma-informed practice. Since coming forward in October 2017 with her own story about Harvey Weinstein, Louise has conducted trainings on transforming workplace culture for the entertainment industry, supported innumerable survivors of high-profile sexual predators, and given TV and press interviews internationally on the topic of trauma and resilience. Her writing has appeared in such outlets as Pacific Standard, The Smithsonian Magazine, Slate, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Wrap.