When conducting interviews about traumatic subjects, it comes as no surprise that there will be many emotions present, from both the interviewee and the interviewer. This module focuses on emotional well-being throughout these interviews – by gaining these skills, you will be able to empathetically connect with the interviewee and ensure that your interview doesn’t harm the interviewee further.
In Module 2, you will:
– Understand how to perceive different emotional states in your interviewee
– Discover three techniques: grounding, the butterfly hug, and breathing exercises
– Learn how to present these techniques to your interviewee in an empathetic way
Before moving on to the quiz, please check out the additional resources provided under the “Materials” tab above.
Strongly Recommended:
- ODIHR Factsheet on grounding exercises
Additional Resources:
- Get some inspiration for more grounding exercises and feel free to practise with this worksheet
