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Team Discussion prompts
These can be used in workshops, meetings, or individual reflection exercises.
- How do you know when stress is becoming difficult to manage?
- What signs tell you that you need additional support?
- What makes it easier—or harder—to ask for help at work?
- What kind of check-in from a colleague feels supportive rather than intrusive?
- What newsroom practices help people recover after difficult assignments?
- How can teams create space for conversations about wellbeing without requiring personal disclosure?
- What barriers prevent journalists from discussing stress or emotional impact?
- What would a culture of proactive support look like in your newsroom/your news life?
Individual Reflection prompts
For Yourself
- What types of assignments tend to affect me most deeply?
- How do I typically respond to stress or cumulative exposure to difficult stories?
- Who are the people I would feel comfortable reaching out to if I needed support?
- What early warning signs tell me I need to slow down or seek help?
- What helps me recover after emotionally demanding work?
- What support do I wish were more available in my newsroom?
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