Talking to Families About Deportation
Thursday, May 22, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Creating welcoming, inclusive and safer health care for immigrants and refugees! Introducing EveryoneBelongsHere: Talking to Families About Deportation. This talk explores how immigration-related fear—especially fear of deportation—impacts the mental health of children ages 6 and up, as well as their families. Grounded in research, lived realities, and trauma-informed practice, it offers concrete tools for caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers to recognize signs of distress, validate emotions, and respond in ways that support healing. With a special focus on the power of trusted adults—including clinicians—this session shares scripts, somatic strategies, and culturally rooted approaches to help families navigate fear with dignity and care. Participants will walk away with practical resources, language for hard conversations, and strategies to center safety, connection, and resilience. Join us May 22 at 12-1PM!