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Newcomer Mental Health Resources
January 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Newcomer Mental Health Resources
Date: Monday, January 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Where: Virtual, Zoom
Facilitator(s): Rupa Ray, Family Counsellor, Cross-Cultural Counselling, Catholic Social Services
Registration: Click here
The session emphasizes the information about Mental Health Resources for Newcomers and Refugees in Edmonton and Calgary. The session also discusses the signs and symptoms of trauma, including the phase of Dissociation as the most common symptom among refugees. The discussion continues with the types of Mental Health Stigma that the refugees come with. Part of the session focuses on the basic Relaxation Techniques for clients who need them on the spot.