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Refugees and asylum seekers have vast stores of re Refugees and asylum seekers have vast stores of resiliency within themselves that they are already tapping into during their displacement journeys. They are not looking to be “saved” by their new neighbors, employers, and social workers, but to be seen, understood, and assisted in their assimilation into the communities in which they’ve resettled. However, the feelings that come with the loss of control over one’s life can be overwhelming and require early intervention. Refugees do not decide which country is chosen for their resettlement, and integrating into a new culture without the proper resources or support can exacerbate mental health stressors. Additionally, the pre-existing layers of trauma can create roadblocks to successful integration. Some of the stressors during post-migration and resettlement may the following: Poverty and insecure housing Lack of adequate transportation Limitations on work and education Culture shock and language barriers Insecure immigration status and legal issues Learn more on our blog (link in bio) #RefugeeAwarenessMonth #TraumaResponsiveMonadnock #TraumaInformedCare
Since the mid-1980s, over 75,000 refugees arriving Since the mid-1980s, over 75,000 refugees arriving from all over the world–particularly South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia–have come to call the Granite State their home. You may be surprised to learn that there are many refugee families who have been resettled among the communities of the Monadnock Region. Just as every survivor of displacement is a unique individual like you and I, so too are their stories and journeys in life, including their refugee experience and resettlement process. They are not looking to be “saved” by their new neighbors, employers, and social workers, but to be seen, understood, and assisted in their assimilation into the communities in which they’ve resettled. Some examples of community and family supports would be helping them to trace missing family members, assisted mourning ceremonies, non-formal education, parenting programs, women’s groups, youth clubs, and access to transportation and interpreters. And, of course, new friendships are (usually) welcomed, too! Read more on the blog: TraumaResponsiveMonadnock.org #RefugeeAwarenessMonth #TraumaResponsiveMonadnock #TraumaInformedCare
In 2001, the United Nations High Commissioner for In 2001, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) designated June 20th to be World Refugee Day. Each year, they mark the holiday to honor the millions of people every year who are forced to flee from their homes. “Together, we can champion their right to seek safety, build support for their economic and social inclusion, and advocate for solutions to their plight.” (UNHCR) June is also Refugee Awareness Month and Trauma Responsive Monadnock is hoping to shed light on the refugee experience, particularly in regards to trauma-informed support and cultural sensitivity during their resettlement and integration period. This month’s blog post is chock-full of advice for every type of community member (yes, including YOU!) to become more aware of the ways they can help if a displaced family is relocated to your community. Read more on the blog: TraumaResponsiveMonadnock.org #RefugeeAwarenessMonth #TraumaResponsiveMonadnock #TraumaInformedCare
You’ve heard of the expression “Mind over matter,” You’ve heard of the expression “Mind over matter,” but taking this approach to trauma recovery (“thinking your way out of trauma”) often leads to frustration and feelings of inadequacy. That’s because trauma is not only a psychological phenomenon, but also a profoundly physiological one. This means that trauma is held deep in the body, so oftentimes trauma recovery can look more like, “Matter over mind.” Somatic healing involves trauma recovery methods that focus on rooting your attention to your body and its sensations during activities such as writing and expressive arts, yoga and movement, spending time in nature or with animals, and fostering connections with a variety of safe and trusted social relationships. There are also trauma-informed therapy modalities like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). There isn’t some secret formula. It is a process of trial and error, and it’s okay to “shop around” to see which of these somatic healing methods works for you. Listen to what your body has to tell you – you may even learn something about yourself that your own mind doesn’t know yet! #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #TraumaResponsiveMonadnock #TheBodyKeepsTheScore
"Neuroscience research shows that the only way we "Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going on inside ourselves." - Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score The body encodes memories of trauma into our senses, through muscle tension, and in anxiety. This is why you can understand intellectually the trauma you’ve experienced, talk about it in therapy for years, and still feel unsafe or “off” in your own skin. The body cannot be ignored in healing from traumatic events. Because our life experiences and individual preferences and personalities are unique, there is no cookie cutter approach to healing from trauma. Every healing journey looks different, but something they all have in common is that none of them are linear, meaning they can often feel a bit chaotic. But having a “bad day” after a “good day” is completely normal and it’s important that we give ourselves permission to take things slow. Even simply surviving through the day is still healing! Read more in this month’s blog at TraumaResponsiveMonadnock.org #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #TraumaResponsiveMonadnock #TheBodyKeepsTheScore
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