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Yveline Dorlean, Case Manager at JFS, recently led a five-week support group for Haitian clients facing immigration-related stress, trauma, and isolation. The Uncertainty Group was born out of a need for culturally sensitive emotional support, offering participants a space to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Each weekly session focused on a theme—managing anxiety, coping with change, or building community—and included mindfulness practices, storytelling, and guided discussions in Haitian Creole. The group quickly became a trusted space for connection and healing.
One powerful moment came when a participant who had remained silent in earlier sessions shared their migration journey. Their story sparked a heartfelt conversation on resilience and shared strength, reminding everyone of the healing power of community.
Feedback was overwhelmingly positive. “This group reminded me I was not alone,” one client said. Another shared, “We could hardly wait for each session—it became the highlight of our week.” Yveline is now exploring ways to continue and expand the group, recognizing the deep need for culturally specific emotional support in our community.
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