A General Overview Trauma and Compassion Informed Cares for the Refugees

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)