Dear providers and stakeholders,
IDHS, in partnership with DFSS and ICIRR, welcomes your staff to participate in the Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health's (CIMH) Training entitled "Reimagining Mental Health Supports for Migrant Arrivals."
About CIMH
CIMH is a volunteer, non-profit organization whose members are practitioners, researchers and advocates specializing in immigrant mental health. CIMH has been a longstanding mental health partner to city and state agencies, sending mental health professionals to communities in need, providing free education webinars and conferences, and coordinating workforce development opportunities like this initiative.
Watch THIS VIDEO to get a sneak peek at what you'll be learning and experiencing at our training.
**Reminder: All trainings are conducted in Spanish only. **
DETAILS: Save the Date Flyers attached
Part 1: Friday, January 12 (9-12:00 p.m.)
Part 2: Friday, January 26 (9-12:00 p.m.)
Location: UChicago Crown Family School, 969 E. 60th St. Chicago, IL 60637
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Part 2 Topics |
- Understanding the mental health needs of arriving migrants.
- What is trauma and how does it impact emotional wellness and behavior?
- Helpful frameworks for frontline providers including trauma-informed care.
- Practice opportunities for how to respond to individuals in distress.
- Adaptive coping strategies for migrants during times of uncertainty.
- How to promote self-care and wellness among frontline workers.
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- Review Part 1 engagement strategies and the Mental Health Crisis Protocol.
- Instructions on how to facilitate small group discussions.
- Using community-building activities to promote connection.
- Practice opportunities for facilitating emotional wellness topics.
- Modeling relaxation strategies for migrants in group sessions.
- Adapting content to your specific position and setting.
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I. Registration Link for Attending Staff Members
Please have each participating staff member complete the following UChicago Crown Eventbrite Invitation to be included in our roster. We need one form for EVERY staff participant attending by COB Wednesday, December 20.
We will use this information to send additional resources and information on future trainings. We will also be assigning a CIMH Reflective Consultant to each shelter site based on language preference noted on the registration form. Reflective Consultants are licensed mental health professionals who will provide regular technical and emotional support for your staff twice a month at no cost to your organization.
II. Recommended Parking Option
Discounted parking ($10) at the Drexel Parking Lot is available for purchase for each training day on the Eventbrite registration form. We strongly recommend purchasing parking for both Part 1 and 2 training dates (Jan. 12 & Jan. 26) to minimize any delays in attending the training. Free street parking is limited given construction around campus. The parking lot is a couple blocks from the training location.
Again, thank you for your interest and continued partnership. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions or trouble with the registration form.
Best,
Aimee & Rebecca
Co-Chairs, CIMH Migrant Mental Health Response
