Presented by the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing in partnership with First 5 Alameda County

PRESENTER
Vilma Reyes, PsyD
Director of Training, UCSF Child Trauma Research Program

DESCRIPTION
Leaving one’s home country, especially in traumatic circumstances, requires tremendous courage and optimism. It most often involves relational ruptures, loss, and adversity, which can have profound consequences on early childhood development, attachment, and health. This webinar will acknowledge the interpersonal and systemic trauma most immigrants have overcome and will invite you to identify and use the strengths and cultural wealth within them to be well.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Providers working with immigrants and immigrant families.  1.5 CEUs available for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, LEPs, and RNs. A link to the online training will be provided to registered attendees closer to the event date.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants will be able to:

• Identify 2 ways interpersonal and systemic trauma impact early childhood relationships, mental health, and development
• Identify 2 examples of applying relational and strength-based interventions to help a family’s wellbeing
• Identify 2 ways this webinar has shifted or deepened their approach to their work with young children and families

AGENDA
10:00am  - Welcome and Introductions

• The Immigrant Experience
• Cultural Assets, How They Can Assist with Healing - A Strengths-Based View
• Vignette - Small Group Breakout Session
• Q&A

11:30am  - Adjourn