Trauma-informed Leadership and Resilience Training for Ukrainian Journalists: Session 2

December 20-22, 2024
Kyiv, Ukraine

Dart Centre Europe, in association with Daily Humanity, is offering a new opportunity for Ukrainian journalism trainers, psychologists, and other specialist trainers interested in supporting the mental resilience of media colleagues.

During this innovative programme - part training seminar, part opportunity for open dialogue - journalism leaders will learn how to promote psychological safety in their newsroom and networks; and psychologists and other specialist trainers will learn more about journalism culture and practice - an essential prerequisite for working with media professionals. The training will follow a holistic approach. In its 25 years of working with journalists around the world, the Dart Centre has learnt that issues around journalist mental health are best discussed in the context of the work itself. How journalists interact with vulnerable contributors, work in teams, engage with audiences all have a crucial bearing on their own mental wellbeing and resilience. The ultimate goal is to help safeguard journalists' capacity to report on the impact of this war and individuals’ recovery, reporting that is essential to safeguarding Ukraine as a free and democratic country.

What We're Looking For:

  •  Journalists and filmmakers who have experience in training (or mentoring) colleagues.   
  • Professionals with a background in psychology or clinical practice (5+ years preferred) 
  • Experts in dialogue facilitation and conflict resolution 
  • Individuals with a strong interest in understanding trauma and its impact on mental health

Participants will gain: 

  • Advanced training in trauma-informed approaches for media professionals
  • Input on how to discuss sensitive, trauma-related issues with both colleagues and the public
  • New ways of looking responding to online harassment and community division
  • Collaboration with a diverse group of experts in mental health, dialogue, and media
  • Chance to shape the ongoing discussion of mental health support in the media industry

We welcome applications from professionals with various backgrounds, including:

  • Media trainers 
  • Dialogue facilitators 
  • Mentors and leaders in the media industry 
  • Psychologists and psychotherapists 
  • Mental health professionals with an interest in media

We value diversity and encourage applications from all regions and backgrounds.

The training will take place in a retreat-like setting around an hour’s drive from Kyiv. The training will be residential and the participants will stay for two nights. Costs and accommodation will be covered by the orgnanisers. Please note that this is not a clinical training and doesn’t result in any form of certification or qualification.

To apply, please fill out our detailed application form, which will ask about your professional experience, relevant qualifications, and motivation for joining this project.

Application Deadline: December 8, 2024

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This project is developed and implemented by Dart Center Europe in partnership with UNESCO with the support of Japan. This project is part of UNESCO's broader efforts to ensure the safety of journalists and freedom of expression in Ukraine. The project was developed in association with Daily Humanity organization, which implements a program to develop mental resilience for media workers in Ukraine.