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SUMMARY:Media skills for psychologists: a practical training workshop
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis interactive\, skills-focused workshop is designed for psychologists who want to build confidence\, credibility and impact when working with the media. \nThis session will support you to translate psychological knowledge into clear\, responsible and compelling public communication. \nThe workshop combines evidence-informed guidance\, ethical reflection and hands-on media practice. Participants will take part in mock TV and radio interviews\, receive structured feedback\, and leave with practical tools they can use immediately in their professional work. \nWhether you are new to media engagement or looking to refine your on-air and interview skills\, this training will help you communicate psychology in ways that are accurate\, ethical and accessible to the public. \nSpaces are limited to 8 people to ensure that every attendee has the opportunity for an individual focus on their skills and mock interviews. \nBook now \nYour trainer – Dr Dan O’Hare\nDan has worked extensively with the media\, including work with the BBC\, The Guardian\, The Times\, Sky News\, ITV\, Al Jazeera\, BBC Bitesize\, The Metro\, 5 live\, Globals Radio and more. \nAs lead for edspy\, Dan has supported over 400 professionals to communicate their work to a wider audience including the general public\, policy makers and sector leaders. \nDan co-hosts the successful ‘The Educated Guess Podcast’ which has an international listener base. \nWhat the session will cover\nDuring this workshop\, you will explore: \n1. Why psychologists should work with the media\n\nThe role of psychology in public understanding\, policy and social debate\nHow media engagement can support impact\, influence and public education\n\n2. Ethics and professional responsibilities\n\nManaging confidentiality\, consent and professional boundaries\nAvoiding harm\, misrepresentation and over-interpretation\nWorking confidently within professional ethical frameworks when speaking publicly\n\n3. Translating psychological knowledge for public audiences\n\nTurning complex research and theory into clear\, engaging messages\nUsing plain language without oversimplifying or distorting evidence\nDeveloping short\, memorable and media-ready key messages\n\n4. Practical tools for media interviews\n\nPreparing for live and pre-recorded interviews\nHandling challenging questions and unexpected angles\nStaying on message while remaining authentic and credible\n\n5. Common pitfalls in media work\n\nOver-claiming evidence\nBeing drawn into speculation\nLosing nuance under time pressure\nNavigating headlines and soundbites responsibly\n\n6. Mock interviews and skills practice\n\nSimulated TV and radio interviews\nStructured feedback on clarity\, messaging and presence\nOpportunities to practise multiple formats in a supportive environment\n\nIntended learning outcomes\nBy the end of this training session\, participants will be able to: \n\nClearly articulate why and how psychologists can contribute to public debate through the media\nApply ethical and professional standards confidently when engaging with journalists and broadcasters\nTranslate psychological research and practice into clear\, accessible and audience-focused messages\nPrepare effectively for TV\, radio and print interviews\nCommunicate key points succinctly under time pressure\nRespond to challenging or sensitive questions with confidence and professionalism\nRecognise and avoid common risks and pitfalls in media engagement\nReflect on their own communication style and identify strategies to strengthen their media presence\n\nThis workshop is for:\nQualified psychologists who are interested in public engagement\, media work\, policy influence or public education\, and who want practical\, realistic experience in a safe and supportive learning environment.
URL:https://edpsy.org.uk/event/media-skills-for-psychologists-a-practical-training-workshop-05-26/
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