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Addressing Pre- and Post-Migration Trauma Related to Conflict and Displacement

Addressing Pre- and Post-Migration Trauma Related to Conflict and Displacement

This training will assist participants in increasing their capacity with effective and actionable skills as it relates to trauma and displacement. Participants will become familiar with the impacts of trauma and its effects on the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural function as it relates to the different stages of migration including pre-migration, during migration, and post-migration. They will better understand complex trauma, and the mental health supports needed for newcomer populations as they navigate the settlement process. The training will equip participants with trauma informed insights, strategies, and tools for addressing trauma related to conflict and displacement.

 

Group registration available. See below for details. 

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Description

This training, drawing on evidence-informed research, best practices, and proven methodologies, will help participants advance their trauma-informed care to develop effective, actionable skills, specifically as it relates to resettlement. Participants will understand trauma’s impact on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functions across all migration stages: pre-migration, during migration, and post-migration. They will gain insights into complex trauma and identify protective and risk factors for newcomer populations, including children, youth, adults, and families as they navigate the settlement process. The training equips participants with trauma-informed strategies, including grounding and de-escalation tools, to address trauma related to conflict and displacement. It benefits professionals across mental health, child welfare, healthcare, developmental services, out-of-home care, youth justice, education, employment, social services, housing, and immigration sectors.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Recognize traumatic stress reactions and common responses to trauma as it affects the body and the brain as it relates to the different stages of migration.
  2. Describe the biopsychosocial factors associated with trauma of clients from conflict zones.
  3. Distinguish complex trauma as it relates to pre and post migration trauma. 
  4. Identify pertinent trauma-informed tenants and highlight possible re-traumatization scenarios
  5. Demonstrate practices of de-escalation techniques, self-regulation and other distress reducing strategies. 
  6. Identify risk and protective factors from a settlement perspective.

Who Should Attend 

This course is recommended for professionals across mental health, child welfare, healthcare, developmental services, out-of-home care, youth justice, education, employment, social services, housing, and immigration sectors. 

Course Dates & Format 

There are no scheduled dates for this course at this time, however in-service is available.

This is a 6-hour training. This course consists of two 3-hour interactive virtual sessions using Zoom.

Instructor:  

Mona Hassannia, MA, RCC

Mona Hassannia is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) offering therapy, training, and mental health project consultation. With over 15 years of experience in the Settlement and Integration sector, she has worked with government-assisted refugees, refugee claimants, migrants, and immigrants. Mona was part of the supervisory team in BC’s “Operation Syrian Refugee,” contributing to Canada’s largest refugee resettlement mission and has presented best practices at events like the National RAP Conference in Ottawa. As the former manager of Settlement Orientation Services (SOS), she has deep insights into the mental health needs of refugee claimants. Her current work involves developing content and training across Canada on the intersections of settlement and mental health focusing on topics such as cultural competency, trauma-informed practice, gender-based violence, and organizational wellness practices. Mona is dedicated to promoting mental health well-being among newcomers and enhancing the capacity of front-line staff and organizations that serve them.

Training Fee

Group Registration: Save 20% off individual fee with group registration of 4 or more participants. Download the group registration form HERE.

Continuing Education Information 

Licensing boards and professional organizations will grant Continuing Education credits for attendance at their discretion when participants submit the course outline and certificate. 

In-Service 

This is available as an in-person or virtual in-service training and customized to suit your needs.

 

Categories: In Service, Online, Sociocultural Perspectives, Trauma-Informed Practice, Treating Trauma Effects Tags: Children, Family, Immigrants, Mona Hassannia, Newcomers, Racism, Refugees, Survivors, Trauma Informed Care, War, Youth
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June, 3 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

1 of 2: Trauma Informed Supervision

Advocates of trauma-informed practice have identified that effective trauma-informed teams must be supported by trauma-informed supervisors, organizations, and service systems. This workshop provides supervisors and managers the opportunity to […]

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2 of 2: Trauma Informed Supervision

Advocates of trauma-informed practice have identified that effective trauma-informed teams must be supported by trauma-informed supervisors, organizations, and service systems. This workshop provides supervisors and managers the opportunity to […]

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Peer Mentor Training: The Impact of Lived Experience

Peer Mentor Training: The Impact of Lived Experience

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Peer Mentor Training: The Impact of Lived Experience

This training offers a comprehensive toolkit for community-based organizations or groups looking to maximize the effectiveness of peer support initiatives in their communities. By guiding participants through […]

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Peer Mentor Training: The Impact of Lived Experience

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Trauma-Informed Practice

Trauma-Informed Practice

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Trauma-Informed Practice

The prevalence of childhood trauma in our communities is staggering, and the implications for mental health and substance use profound. It is estimated that around 3 in […]

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Trauma-Informed Practice

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Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

June, 24 - June, 25

Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

People with developmental disabilities experience mental health issues as a result of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect in greater numbers than the general public.  Behaviors are often mistaken as non-compliance, […]

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Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

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Indigenous Perspectives on the Mental Health of Children and Youth

Indigenous Perspectives on the Mental Health of Children and Youth

June, 25 @ 1:00 pm - June, 26 @ 4:00 pm

Indigenous Perspectives on the Mental Health of Children and Youth

We must consistently ask ourselves if our practices are appropriate for the Indigenous communities we work with. While strengths-based, anti-oppressive and evidence-based models may appear to be beneficial, these […]

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Peer Mentor Training: The Impact of Lived Experience

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Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

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Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

June, 25 @ 1:00 pm - June, 26 @ 4:00 pm

Indigenous Perspectives on the Mental Health of Children and Youth

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