From Fleeing To Freeing
A Syrian refugee shares his story on how fleeing his home left him traumatized and how he is working to free himself and others.
My name is Yousef Rasheed. I am 31 years old, and I …
Topic: Mental Health
Whose Vulnerability? Trauma Recovery in the Reintegration of Former Violent Extremists
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When Language Leads to Violence: How Can Peacebuilders Counter Dangerous Speech?
Over the last few years, the US has seen a rise in the use of dangerous speech — speech that increases the risk for violence — resulting in tensions and violent episodes like the one seen at the US Capitol.
Human Security, Violence, & Trauma Conference
Overview
The HSVT conference, generously funded by the IGCC Academic Conference grant, will bring together researchers from various disciplines—including political science, psychology, neuroscience, and public health—and practitioners working in the field for a two-day seminar on the implications of
PAVING THE WAY FOR HEALING
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سلسلة “تحت المجهر: مقدمة إلى بداية جديدة”
سلسلة “تحت المجهر: مقدمة إلى بداية جديدة” (Through the Magnifying Glass: An Introduction to a New Beginning)
تعتمد هذه السلسلة على الرواية بصيغة المتكلم بهدف التصدي لوصمة العار التي تلازم المسائل ذات الصلة بالصحة العقلية. فعبر استخدام النمط السردي المدعّم …
Through the Magnifying Glass: An Introduction to a New Beginning
This series uses a first-person account to challenge the stigma associated with mental health issues. Using narrative form paired with illustrations, we will identify signs of psychological distress and take a closer look at our own attitudes toward mental health.…
32nd Annual Boston International Trauma Conference
Trauma Research Foundation and Bessel van der Kolk would like to extend a warm welcome to the 32nd Annual Boston Trauma Conference!
Reserve your spot ⇒ https://www.traumaresearchfoundation.org/international-trauma-conference
The study of trauma has probably been the single most fertile area in …
From Syria to Jordan to Mexico: complementary pathways provide hope for Syrian refugees
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Social Justice Summit
JAN 9, 11:15-12:45 pm ET.
Working in Syrian Refugee Communities in Jordan– Storytelling, stigma, and meaning-making during times of injustice: rethinking community mental health for refugees, migrants, and survivors of conflict
Speakers:
- Michael Niconchuk
- Vivian Khedari
- Alaaedin Al-Ghazawi
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