Applications open for Mental Resilience Program for editors, managers, HR professionals, and senior journalists!
Dart Centre, Daily Humanity, and 2402 Foundation are launching a program developed by international experts to support media leaders, build newsroom resilience, and improve mental health.
The project, developed by Dart Centre in collaboration with UNESCO, aims to strengthen team psychological resilience, equip leaders with effective management methods for high-stress environments, and create supportive newsroom cultures. You’ll learn trauma-informed management approaches, develop strategies to support mental health and practice responsible coverage of sensitive topics.
The training is based on a holistic approach drawing on Dart Centre’s 25+ years of experience working with journalists. Experts have found the best mental health outcomes for media workers are achieved by addressing the challenges inherent to their work – how they interact with vulnerable people, operate in teams, and engage audiences significantly impacts their resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Who we invite:
- Editors-in-chief and senior editors
- Managers in editorial teams
- HR professionals in media organizations
- Senior journalists with leadership roles
We’re looking for candidates with:
- 5+ years of newsroom management experience
- Motivation to improve staff well-being and mental health
- Experience in team capacity building and supervision
- Understanding of trauma’s impact on journalists and content
- Interest in developing strategies for a more resilient newsroom
You’ll receive:
- In-depth understanding of trauma-informed newsroom leadership
- Strategies to support team mental health in high-stress conditions
- Tools for responsible coverage of trauma-related topics
- Networking opportunities with other media leaders and mental health experts
- Skills to build a more supportive and resilient newsroom culture
Deadline: November 24, 2024. Number of places is limited!
📌 Important: This is not a certification program and does not provide clinical training. Participation is free!
Questions? Contact:
Larysa Kalik, Project Manager: lk@dailyhumanity.dk
Iryna Pryhod, Communications Manager: ira@2402.org
Svitlana Musii, Operations Manager: sm@dailyhumanity.dk
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