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Refugee Mental Health and Trauma Training
By OCASI
Date and time
January 23, 2017 · 9am - January 24, 2017 · 4:30pm EST
Location
CultureLink Settlement and Community Services
2340 Dundas St West Suite 301 Toronto, ON M6P 4A9 CanadaDescription
Do you have refugee clients whose mental health you're concerned about? Don't know how to approach them or unsure of who to refer to?
Back by popular demand
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI),
In partnership with Hong Fook and the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT),
Is pleased to once again offer in-person, 2-day training sessions on Refugee Mental Health and Trauma to front-line immigrant services providers in Toronto.
The Purpose of the training is to:
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Increase knowledge of mental health issue and migration
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Increase awareness of the significance of early identification of mental health issues and coping strategies
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Increase knowledge of culturally competent approach
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Understand the impact of trauma
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Increase knowledge of compassionate communication
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Increase awareness of self-care as service providers