A discussion on the complexities of working with people
living in fear of detention and deportation in the Trump Era.
Back by popular demand: Please join JFCS East Bay’s Prevention and Early Intervention program for a continuation of our panel presentation on better understanding the post-2016 election complexities of working with undocumented immigrants and their loved ones.
The presentation will include:
Part I Summary:
- Mental health needs of clients: trauma symptoms, differences between trauma and fear, and ways to create a safe space.
- Struggles of working with clients who have experienced trauma and barriers that get in the way of treatment.
- Importance of self-care in providing quality services (vicarious trauma, tertiary trauma, and burnout).
Part II, Application:
- Discuss and learn from specific case stories (vignettes).
- Creative ideas and tools to build trust with clients.
Presenters:
Dr. Esmeralda Zamudio – Dr. Zamudio is a clinical psychologist focused on conducting psychological evaluations for immigration cases as requested by 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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