Understanding Migration Trauma and Stressors

Migration presents challenges.

Forced migration faced by many today - refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and displaced persons - is especially challenging as they experience the stress, loss and pain of leaving home and integration into a new reality. Migration also impacts those left behind as well as the receiving communities. Furthermore, teachers, social workers, resettlement specialists, mental/physical health care workers, law enforcement and others serving displaced persons often experience indirect (or secondary) trauma.

At AITM, we provide interactive seminars and resources to support individuals affected directly or indirectly by migration stressors, fostering healing, resilience and healthy community integration through shared experiences and expert guidance.

Addressing Trauma in Our Communities

AITM Seminars

The AITM seminar (and workbook) provides:

• an overview of the stressors and trauma-producing events of the migration experience (left behind, leaving home, the journey, resettlement, service providers and new community)

• an integrated framework for understanding the impact of trauma on the body, brain, beliefs and behavior of individuals and communities

• an understanding of the on-going harm that results from psychosocial harms created during the migration process

• practical tools for addressing trauma, repairing relationships and building resilience which can be used personally and professionally.

• access to follow-up coaching as needed.

Migration Trauma Resources

We provide seminars, workshops and resources to address migration-related trauma and stress for individuals, services providers, organizations and communities.

Trauma and Resilience Seminars

Our seminars and workshops focus on healing and coping strategies for those affected by direct and indirect migration stressors and adversity.

Resources

We offer seminars, resources and support for individuals experiencing direct and indirect migration-related challenges.

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"It can help us respond to people in ways that help rather than pile on more trauma – make the library more of a safe and helpful public space."

Public Librarian

"I will be able to train volunteers to be aware of trauma, and to ensure the programs we are shaping are addressing trauma and using some of the tools we learned as well."

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"I learned about all the parts of pre-migration, migration, resettlement and integration. I learned how trauma affects my own brain and body."

"This seminar increased my understanding of working with immigrant communities and it has helped me understand more about myself and my community."

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Legal Aid Service Provider

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