Practicing cultural humility: Work effectively with immigrants and refugees: Asian Americans as a special reference

Immigrants, refugees and those arriving from other countries have always been significant contributors to this nation. Individual and family histories, and stories of arrival to the U.S. impact the mental health and adjustment of immigrants, refugees, and migrant families arriving to their new home. In order to provide culturally responsive services to these diverse individuals, families and their communities, there must be special considerations given an array of issues including social adjustment, experiences of losses, acculturation and more. Trauma-informed care, significant in clinical approaches, will be presented. With May being Asian Pacific American heritage month, examples from these communities will be additionally referenced.

Learning objectives:

Describe and list (at least 3) ways relocation and migration impact those displaced, forced toarrive, including immigrants and refugees, that can be sources of mental stress.
Identity and list (at least 3) imperatives for working with immigrants and refugees with a focuson sources of strength and resilience that can contribute to mental health and wellness.
Discuss ways (at least 3) of how the role of trauma has an impact on the lives of immigrants andrefugees.
List principles (at least 4) of forming effective working relationships and partnerships with immi-grant, refugee and other migrant communities including the role of trauma-informed care and“self-of-the-therapist.”
Describe social examples (at least 3) that are manifestation of anti-immigrant sentiments or per-petuation of the “perpetual foreigner” stereotype.
List sources of strength and resilience (at least 3) that correlate with adjustment and wellnessamong immigrants, refugees and new migrants, including APAs as an example.

If you have questions, need accommodations, or have a grievance, please contact: [email protected].

Practicing cultural humility: Work effectively with immigrants and refugees: Asian Americans as a special reference

Learning objectives:

Feedback form