Seeking Asylum: Working with Prolonged Uncertainty - live online

Description

Explores the psychosocial realities of living with long-term uncertainty for people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds

This event will cover:

The mental health consequences of pre-arrival experiences compounded by the uncertainties of the determination process
Feelings of helplessness in both the client and worker
Ways of supporting clients living with ongoing uncertainty
The potential impact of this work on professionals in this context

Trainers

Michael Bromhead (Facilitator, Practice Development and Learning) — Foundation House

Eligibility criteria

Suitable for those working with people from refugee backgrounds, including people seeking asylum, who are experiencing prolonged uncertainty

Categories: Capability 3 - Working with diverse consumers, families, and communities, Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma
Disciplines: Allied Health, Medical, Nursing, Other
Levels: Intermediate
Lifespans: Adolescent, Youth, Adult, Older Persons

Tuesday 24 November 2020
09:30 to 15:30 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

$225

Early bird: $205 - book before 28 October

Provided by Foundation House

For further information contact

pdregistrations@foundationhouse.org.au

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