A promising practice shows how yoga can be used as an adjunctive treatment for trauma; An evidence snapshot that identifies risks and strategies for supporting mental health in primary care; A symposium on trauma-informed care in updates from the field; and project updates for the CoP, upcoming courses and webinars.
PROMISING PRACTICE
Trauma Centered Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
Learn how trauma-sensitive yoga practice can be used as an adjunctive treatment for complex trauma and PTSD. A certified facilitator shares evidence supporting this practice and speaks about her experience in using yoga with trauma survivors.
Common mental health problems in immigrants and refugees: General approach in primary care
Recognizing and appropriately treating mental health problems among new immigrants and refugees in primary care poses a challenge because of differences in languages and culture and because of specific stressors associated with migration and resettlement. Read this article to learn about strategies for mitigating barriers to the provision of adequate mental health services.
The Toolkit is a repository of resources to support settlement, social service and health service providers in appropriately responding to the mental health needs of recent immigrants and refugees.
The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health online course is a free, self-directed training for settlement, social and health service providers across Canada. Visit the project's website for more information.
Please add your name to the email list to be notified when registration opens for the Spring 2020 course offering.
