Practitioners and experts in the field discuss specific treatment methods, modalities and considerations for treatment in these webinars. They include topics such as assessing and treating trauma, faith-based healing and alternative therapies.
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Culturally sensitive evaluation and interventions in family violence for migrants and refugees.
Dr. Ghayda Hassan, Professor of psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, and clinical psychologist
How to promote sleep health in refugee populations
Hyrar Attarian, Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine, Northwestern University, and Michael Mak, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto
Workplace stress and mental health in the settlement sector
Irma Molina, PhD (Lead, Peer Program Evaluation Project, Canadian Mental Health Association), Reuben Hodari Clarke (Chair, Health and Mental Health Working Group, Toronto South West Local Immigration Partnership), and Nadia Umadat, RSW (Manager, Toronto South West Local Immigration Partnership).
Understanding Developmental Trauma
Dr. Debra Stein, Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Garry Hurvitz Sickkids Centre for Community Mental Health (CCMH)
Knowledge as power: language curriculum as a tool to combat gender-based violence
Robin McGeough, Gender Equity and Sexual Diversity Coordinator, Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria.
An innovative peer navigator program: connecting refugees to care and community Ellen Tang, Social Worker, Crossroads Clinic, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, and Semhar Musael, Peer Navigator, Crossroads Clinic, Women's College Hospital.
Social support as a buffer to resettlement stressor
Dr. Michaela Hynie, Professor of Psychology, York University, September 27, 2023
Trauma and resilience in refugees – a clinical approach
Dr. Clare Pain, Professor, September 27, 2023
Démystifier la santé mentale en contexte de migration
Adnane Zouggari, Le CAP, July 7, 2021.
La santé mentale des intervenant.e.s issus des communautés noires
Jacklyn St Laurent & Oliver Engoute, Le CAP, June3, 2021.
Comment fournir des soins de santé mentale antiracistes
Jacklyn St Laurent & Oliver Engoute, Le CAP, May 13, 2021.
Social media and the newcomer family
Andrew Lam, Program Coordinator, Family Wellness and Community Enhancement Program, Catholic Social Services, March 15, 2021.
Mieux prendre en charge la santé mentale des immigrants et des réfugiés
Papa Ladjiké Diouf, Psychothérapeute, superviseur Clinique et formateur au CAP & Olivier Engroute, Psychothérapeute au CAP, October 8, 2020.
Le Projet sur la santé mentale des immigrants et des réfugiés a animé le webinaire « COVID-19 et santé mentale : Comment soutenir les immigrants et les réfugiés ? »
Ghayda Hassan, Psychologue clinicienne et professeure à UQAM, May 21, 2020.
When helping hurts: Understanding the impact of vicarious trauma
Kari McCluskey, Facilitator, Vicarious Trauma and Resilience Initiative at Aurora Family Therapy Centre, April 15, 2020.
Working effectively with interpreters: Working together to improve mental health outcomes across language barriers
Grace Eagan, Manger, Business Development – Language Services at Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services, March 12, 2020.
Mental health screen for refugee populations
Vince Pietropaolo, general manager, COSTI Family and Mental Health Services, December 12, 2019.
La transmission transgénérationnelle du traumatisme : de la mère à l’enfant
Audrey McMahon, Médecin psychiatre, l'Hôpital pour Enfants de l'Est de l'Ontario (CHEO), November 6, 2019
Qu'est-ce que le traumatisme vicariant et comment survient-il?
Audrey McMahon, Médecin psychiatre, l'Hôpital pour Enfants de l'Est de l'Ontario (CHEO), October 16, 2019
An introduction to trauma informed practice
Jenn Corbiell, Family Counsellor, Alberta Health Services, July 23, 2019.
Trauma and learning: Creating inclusive classrooms
Diana Jeffries, Education and Training Manager, Pacific Immigrant Resources Society, October 23, 2018.
Intergenerational cultural dissonance in Syrian refugees during resettlement
Vince Pietropaolo, MA; General Manager, Mental Health Services Program, COSTI Immigrant Services, February 22, 2017.
