Supporting Newcomer & Refugee Mental Health as Professionals in Practice
Description
According to the Healthy immigrant effect, newly-arrived immigrants and refugees have better health than the American-born population, however with time in America, mental and physical health declines. Why is that? This webinar will help you explore significant contextual factors that should be considered when supporting the mental health of newcomer/refugee clients. It will also provide participants with tangible strategies to better support newcomer/refugee clients, and how to increase their sense of belonging/welcoming in order to build wellbeing. This presentation intends to offer a space for reflection and learning where participants will explore how systemic barriers impact the mental health of newcomer clients. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned practitioner, this webinar intends to support you with the skills and awareness to empower and advocate for your newcomer clients in a professional setting.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to
- Describe contextual factors that impact newcomer & refugee clients mental health such as pre-migration, migration, post-migration factors and displacement
- Identify & implement key principles of evidence-based practices and strategies to support newcomer & refugee clients such as, conducting culturally sensitive therapeutic care
- Be aware of their own social location to bolster inclusive psychotherapeutic treatment to support newcomer & refugee clients
Instructor Bio
Huda Adnan is a registered social worker, lead consultant, and principal psychotherapist at Noorelhuda: The Guiding Light Therapy and Consulting Services. Noorelhuda provides holistic, trauma-informed mental health care with a particular focus on supporting newcomer and refugee communities. With over a decade of experience and expertise, Huda has impacted numerous sectors—including nonprofits, schools, community health, government, provincial and national organizations—by advancing culturally attuned professional development training. Huda’s dedication to mental wellness is accessible at noorelhuda.com or through her social media channels: noorelhuda.com/socialize.
Ms. Adnan has no conflicts of interest for this webinar.
Contact Us
For questions, please contact: ce@gsapp.rutgers.edu
Continuing Education Information
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