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This is session #11 of 12 of the PNA Foundation Journalism Training Certification Program.  Learn more about the certification program and save money by registering for more of the twelve sessions – or all twelve sessions – by clicking here. 

Journalists often report about difficult and emotionally charged topics, from trauma and grief to sexual assault, which can take a toll on mental well-being. This webinar will address the unique challenges faced by reporters, offering strategies for covering sensitive stories with care and responsibility while prioritizing your own mental health. We will discuss burnout prevention, coping mechanisms for handling distressing assignments, and best practices for maintaining emotional resilience in a demanding industry.

Moderator: Jan Murphy, director of government affairs, Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association

Invited panelists:

Dan Nephin, staff writer, LNP | LancasterOnline

Gillian McGoldrick, Harrisburg reporter, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jenna Wise, reporter, PennLive/The Patriot-News (Harrisburg)

Join us virtually at 12 noon on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.  A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants a day or two prior to the session.

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