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Working with refugees in therapy: learn the key interventions to therapeutic and compassionate care for refugees, with Dr. Omar Reda
30/04/2022|7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CEST
ONLINE EVENT
Working with refugees in therapy: learn the key interventions to therapeutic and compassionate care for refugees
With Dr. Omar Reda, board-certified psychiatrist, Harvard-trained trauma expert and Professor at Oregon Health & Science University.
All the benefits are destined to UNHCR ACNUR
the UN Refugee Agency
33€ + VAT
ONLINE EVENT
90-minute interactive online workshop
+
30 minutes of Q&A
Start date.: April 30 at 7:00 p.m (CET)
End date: April 30 at 9:00 p.m (CET)
Location: Zoom
You will have access to the recording for 60 days
Instructor: Dr. Omar Reda
Omar Reda, your workshop instructor, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Harvard-trained trauma expert, the author of many books including Untangled and The Wounded Healer.
Workshop description:
This 90-minute interactive online workshop (+ 30 minutes of Q&A) is designed to cover the principles of working with refugees and how humanitarian workers can listen to stories of pain and care for trauma survivors without forgetting themselves in the process.
This trauma-informed talk will offer hands-on practical tips on how to help refugees cope with, and heal from, their traumatic journeys.
Outline:
1. Trauma-Informed Care
What is trauma?
What makes an event traumatic?
Acute and chronic stress, toxic stress, post-traumatic stress disorder
The Impact of trauma on the psyche of survivors
Core beliefs shattered
Boundaries crossed
Trauma turns people voiceless
2.Working with Refugees
Culture matters
Language matters
We are all refugees
Traumatic adaptations and responding to hate
3.What can we all do when working with trauma survivors?
You don’t have to be a therapist to be therapeutic
Recognize common signs and symptoms and know when to refer
The language of the human heart needs no translation
4.Listening to the Trauma Story
Not everybody is ready to tell it
Not everyone is able to hear it
5.Trauma and Family Dynamics
Families and trauma
TWorking with traumatized children and their caregivers
Helping children express and manage emotions, challenge negative thoughts, and problem-solve
Feeling safe boosts self-confidence
Building a support system
Empowering, never underestimating the power of words
Every child should be given the chance to meet their full potential
6.The Wounded Healer (Caring for the Caregiver)
Harnessing Resilience
Self-care
What is compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burnout?
The importance of self-care (why and how, without guilt)
Frequently asked questions
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What do I need to attend the event?
To carry out the training it is necessary to have a PC or Mac, tablet or mobile phone with internet access. In addition to some note sheets to write down.
Requirements to connect to Zoom:
1. Open your preferred browser and go to zoom.us. You can access it from your phone, tablet or desktop.
– Zoom is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Microsoft Edge. However, it is not compatible with Internet Explorer.
– For mobile devices, iOS Safari (11 or higher), Chrome and Samsung Internet will work.
2. Once you’re on the main Zoom page, you can click “sign up, it’s free”
3. You will be prompted to enter your date of birth and your email address.
4. You will then need to confirm your email address and once it is complete, you will be able to log in with your details.
What if I can't attend the live session?
In case you can’t attend the live session, don’t worry because you will have access to the recording for 60 days.
If I am finally unable to attend the live event, will I be refunded the registration fee?
Ticket are not refundable. The session will be recorded and you will have access for 60 days.
I made a mistake with my registration information. Can I update it?
If you made a mistake during the registration process, please send us an email at [email protected] and we will help you.
How can I contact the organizer if I have more questions?
You can contact the event organizer by sending an email to [email protected]
What are the payment methods, and how do I get the invoice?
You can pay by credit card or Paypal. An invoice is issued with the information you fill in during the payment process and is sent by email to the address indicated in the registry.
Will I receive a certificate of participation?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of participation
