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Negotiators’ pressure management resources

On this page, you will find links to several resources to help you manage pressure and take care of yourself, to better prevent any work-related stress issues.

Why pressure management and self-care for Frontline Humanitarian Negotiators in particular?

Research conducted by the CCHN within its community of practice since its creation has identified the following:  ​

Sources of pressure​

  • Frontline negotiators can be exposed to a wide variety and many layers of pressure, both contextual, ​inherent to operating in the frontline and functional, inherent to the ambivalent position of having to negotiate humanitarian outcomes.​

Effects of pressure​

  • Non-managed pressure can have a significant impact on the negotiation process, team and outcome​
  • Non-managed long-term or overwhelming pressure can cause compassion fatigue, burnout or other physical and mental health problems, increasing turnover and creating a pressure snowball effect on teams and organisations.​

For additional information on the CCHN’s related activities aimed at humanitarian negotiators, please visit the Community of Care page or contact Maude Pittet-Nazareno, Project Manager, at [email protected].

Documentary about the mental health of humanitarian workers. Directed & Edited by Sophie Zermatten

First-aid resources

Co-create Humanity

  • CoCreate Humanity

    CoCreate Humanity is a community of humanitarian peers that provides and promotes integral, psychosocial and holistic solutions for humanitarian aid workers in Switzerland and around the world. The association focuses its work on three areas: psychosocial support through humanitarian peer support, advocacy and awareness-raising, and training.
    Contact

  • Art in mission – Humanitarian art therapy (Spanish)

    Art in Mission is a care and well-being approach aimed at humanitarian workers and/or professionals working in communities affected by complex crises.
    Created by a CCHN Community member and facilitator. 1 free one-on-one session is offered to CCHN community members.
    Read more and contact (Spanish)

  • Headington Institute

    The Headington Institute was established in 2001 to provide psychological and spiritual support for humanitarian aid and disaster relief personnel worldwide.
    Book an appointment now

  • The Mind Field

    The Mind Field provides a unique space for connecting international development workers, journalists, and similar professionals with top therapists from around the world.
    Learn more

  • Thrive Worldwide

    When your team thrives, so does your mission
    Health, wellbeing and leadership support for those working to make the world a better place
    Learn more

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