Supporting the Mental Health and
Wellness of Immigrant Families
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SPEAKERS
Gloria Castro, PsyD
UCSF Child Trauma Research Program and
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Susan Ono, PsyD
MindfulSF
Vilma Reyes, PsyD
Assistant Clinical Professor, Director of Training, Associate Dir. of Community Programs,
UCSF Child Trauma Research Program
Jennifer Chen Speckman, LCSW
Sole proprietor, private practice
MODERATORS
Griselda Marie Chavez
Infant Development Specialist, Early Intervention Services,
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Diana Garcia
Data and Policy Analyst,
First 5 Alameda County
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Friday, August 13, 2021
10AM - 12PM (Pacific Time)
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DESCRIPTION
While the immigrant experience is varied, many suffer trauma, violence, racism, and multiple challenges adjusting to life in a new country. These experiences can significantly impact mental wellness, requiring understanding and support from the health and mental health community. This training will provide participants with a framework for working with immigrant communities, focusing on the mental health needs of these populations. The event will bring together providers in the field who work predominately with children and youth in immigrant households.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Providers working with immigrants and immigrant families.
2.0 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.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants will be able to:
+Describe a framework for working with immigrant communities
+List some common mental health challenges experienced by immigrant communities
+List at least 2 resources that work with and support immigrant communities
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AGENDA
10:00am Welcome and Introductions
10:15am Panelist Presentations
11:15am Q&A
11:45am Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
12:00pm Adjourn
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For more information about the Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health & Wellbeing, visit immigrantchild.ucsf.edu
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CONTACT US
First 5 Alameda County | 1115 Atlantic Ave | Alameda | CA | 94501 | 510.227.6973
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SPACE LIMITED TO 500 ATTENDEES. COST: There is no cost to attend. CANCELLATIONS: F5AC reserves the right to cancel if minimum registration requirements are not met. If this happens a full refund will be given if payment was received. CEUs: F5AC is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing: Provider #13870 for 2.0 contact hours. Course meets the qualifications for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider #131600. F5AC is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. F5AC maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content, CEU Certificates given at the end of the training to those completing training and the evaluation. REFUND POLICY: To receive a full refund, cancellations must occur 5 business days before the event by emailing lea.yancey@First5Alameda.org or calling (510) 227-6973. After this time, no refunds will be given. Refunds will be issued within 5 - 10 business days. SPECIAL NEEDS: Please notify lea.yancey@First5Alameda.org or call (510) 227-6973 10 days in advance if you have special needs that require accommodation (e.g., interpreter, dietary restriction, accommodations for accessibility). GRIEVANCES: While First 5 Alameda County goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there will be occasional issues which come to the attention of the First 5 staff which will require intervention and/or action on the part of the staff. Please read First 5 Grievance Procedure and/or contact Beth Hoch, Training Administrator, beth.hoch@First5Alameda.org or (510) 227-6938.
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For local early childhood support and referrals, call 1.888.510.1211 or visit www.alamedakids.org
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