Interviewing someone who’s recently experienced trauma — the death of a loved one, a serious illness or injury, or a natural disaster — is one of the more difficult things we do as reporters. How do you approach someone in a way that’s not intrusive? What questions are OK to ask and how should you ask them? And what about the impact on yourself as a reporter? What should you do to maintain your sanity when covering a difficult topic?

Join the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists at the San Diego Central Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, for a panel discussion on covering trauma. We’ll delve into ethical issues, do’s and don’ts, and how to minimize your own stress level when reporting on troubling subjects.

WHAT: Panel on Reporting on Trauma
WHO: Rory Devine, NBC San Diego; Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune; Melanie Barker, LCSW, clinical director, SDSU Research Foundation; Kelly Davis (moderator), independent reporter
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m. (social), 7 p.m. (panel)
WHERE: San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego 92101. Shiley Suite on the ninth floor. FREE PARKING IN LIBRARY GARAGE WITH VALIDATION STAMP IN LOBBY.

Bring your questions or send them in advance to spjsandiego@gmail.com.

And let us know that you’re coming with an RSVP to Facebook.