Trauma-Informed Storytelling: Conducting Interviews that Empower and Inspire

This webinar outlines how to conduct interviews that empower storytellers and inspire action

Drawing from practitioner insights featured in the Journal of Public Interest Communications, Dr. Kelly Chernin and Cody Hays provide actionable strategies for trauma-informed storytelling. Using real-life case studies, they break down the key elements of creating safe, empathetic spaces for storytellers, asking effective questions, and navigating sensitive topics with care and respect.

Watch to learn how to:

• Build trust and rapport during interviews.

• Craft thoughtful, open-ended questions that encourage authentic storytelling.

• Recognize and mitigate potential retraumatization.

• Highlight diverse voices while honoring the integrity of their stories.