Migration Trauma Seminar

Addressing the Impact and Trauma of Migration (AITM) seminars and resources are for those who have experienced migration stressors and adversity directly or indirectly. Understanding the impact of migration and having tools to respond are key to the wellbeing of everyone. Instead of burnout, disillusionment and harmful coping practices, tools are available for both groups to address trauma, repair relationships and build resilience.

The core content of our seminars are based on the STAR (Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience) concepts and framework developed by The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at Eastern Mennonite University www.emu.edu/star

The AITM Seminar

Addressing the Impact and Trauma of Migration (AITM) is a one, two or three day interactive seminar for those impacted by migration. The overall goal is to promote the wellbeing of everyone through increased awareness and tools for addressing trauma, reducing harms and fostering healthy community integration.

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 unaddressed trauma or 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.

Request information about our 2-day seminars!

Migration Trauma Workshop

Participate in our workshops and engage with facilitators and peers to learn and share experiences about trauma-informed principles and practical strategies to address trauma and stressors for those directly and indirectly affected by migration.

Request information about hosting a workshop!