The continuing public debate on immigration too often obscures the traumatic losses immigrants experience when they move here: loss of family, friends, professional status, language, culture, and sense of belonging. In this workshop, we’ll deepen our understanding of the stresses and hardships inherent in the immigration journey. We will discuss ways therapists can connect with immigrants, convey respect and encouragement, and coach them in self-empowerment.
Learning Objectives:
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To identify with the experience of being a cultural outsider and use it as a way to better connect with immigrant clients
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To help immigrant clients mourn their losses and appreciate their resilience, endurance, and courage
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To explore the conflicts between immigrants (who often concentrate solely on survival) and their children (whose struggles with identity and heightened expectations can provoke anxiety, depression, and self-doubt)
Presenter:
Priska Imberti, LCSW-R, BCC is a bilingual family therapist. She is the Founder and Director of CRECER, Inc., a psychotherapy center that provides comprehensive psychotherapy and psychoeducational services to the community, focusing on immigrant issues.
- September 13, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Priska Imberti, LCSW-R, BCC
5 CE Contact Hours
Ackerman Institute for the Family