This project has hosted webinars since 2012 to promote learning, information sharing and to stimulate conversation on topics that we hope are relevant to your practice. Many of the archived webinars are part of the former project, the Refugee Mental Health Project. Since September 2017, webinars have encompassed the expanded scope of newly-arrived immigrants and/or refugees.

Our webinars are one-hour sessions that include a 30-minute presentation by professionals in the settlement, social or health services sectors followed by a 30-minute question and answer session where we encourage you to ask questions, pose scenarios and to generally discuss your practice with these experts in the field.

Webinar recordings

Now online:

Applying Trauma Informed Care Principles and Practices in the Care of Newcomer Children, Youth and Families. 

With Laura Callaghan (RN, MN, NP) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Description:
We know that many newcomer clients experienced trauma during the migration journey; and for many, although the experience of trauma may be behind them, its effects may continue to impact integration, engagement and navigation of systems and services.
This webinar will look at the importance of working with newcomer clients using a trauma informed approach.  Core Trauma Informed principles and practices will be identified reviewed, with focus on how to move from ‘theory to practice’ so that providers feel competent and confident in offering supports and services with a trauma informed approach. 

Archive:

Note that webinar recordings contain the presentation of the topic only; the question and answer session is not recorded.

• Specific populations and issues
  These webinars highlight strategies for supporting particular immigrant and refugee groups, or highlight specific issues in supporting immigrant and refugee mental health.
• Support and treatment considerations
  These webinars will focus on specific considerations for providing effective treatment to recent immigrants and refugees.
• Successful or promising practices
  These webinars outline innovative and unique approaches/programs for supporting the mental health of newly-arrived immigrants and refugees.