A discussion on the complexities of working with people living in fear of detention and deportation in the Trump Era.
Please join JFCS East Bay’s Prevention and Early Intervention Program for a panel presentation on better understanding the post-2016 election complexities of working with undocumented immigrants and their loved ones.
The presentation will include information on:
- Diversity information on clients who are impacted by immigration enforcement policies.
- Creative ideas and tools to build trust with clients.
- Identifying mental health needs of clients and local referral resources.
- Barriers and struggles of working with clients who have experienced trauma (vicarious trauma, tertiary trauma, and so on).
- Importance of self-care in providing quality services.
PRESENTERS
Dr. Esmeralda Zamudio – Dr. Zamudio is a clinical psychologist focused on conducting psychological evaluations as requested by immigration attorneys. She is the co-author of Recommendations for Psychological Practices with Undocumented Immigrants, developed by the California Psychological Association Immigration Task Force Committee.
Dr. Ivonne Mejia – Dr. Mejia is a staff psychologist at Mills College. She is the co-author of Recommendations for Psychological Practices with Undocumented Immigrants, developed by the California Psychological Association Immigration Task Force Committee.
Liliana Campos, M.S. – Ms. Campos is a clinical psychology doctoral candidate at USF and is currently working on her dissertation, “Fear of Deportation & Deportability Among Undocumented College Students During the Donald Trump Presidency.” Ms. Campos has experience working with undocumented immigrants at Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC).
Please RSVP to Sohi Lachini, Psy.D., at
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