IRC's Technical Training Unit is excited to offer a free training series, “Practical Skills for Difficult Times,” designed specifically for immigrant- and refugee‑serving behavioral health service providers.
This three‑part series offers practical tools to support staff wellness, strengthen trauma‑informed service delivery, and enhance our collective capacity to support clients during periods of uncertainty.
Training Series Overview
1. Psychological First Aid to Support Clients Impacted by Immigration Enforcement
📅 March 24 at 12:00 PM PST
🔗 Register: https://rescue.zoom.us/meeting/register/E-rXMORVQGunT7JiJVpKeQ
2. Trauma‑Informed Engagement & Assessments
📅 April 28 at 12:00 PM PST
🔗 Register: https://rescue.zoom.us/meeting/register/rldNJj2LSimuwLuJ6amzcg
3. Mitigating Vicarious Trauma and Burnout During Uncertainty
📅 May 26 at 12:00 PM PST
🔗 Register: https://rescue.zoom.us/meeting/register/4q8WjGn6R9Kmp-IjkFQCMg
What Participants Will Gain
Practical Psychological First Aid skills for moments of heightened fear or distress
Region-specific supports to share with clients
Tools to promote trauma-informed assessments and client engagement
Strategies to reduce burnout and strengthen resilience
Free, easy‑to‑use wellness resources for providers