Course List

Switchboard develops and compiles self-paced online courses to address refugee service providers’ professional development needs. The course list below includes e-learning produced by Switchboard and by other training providers. You may use the drop-down list to select from categories including child, youth, and family services; health and mental health; employment; monitoring and evaluation; and case management. Click on each course to learn more and enroll!

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Asylum Interview Preparation for Afghan Parolees

This course is for volunteers assisting Afghan asylum applicants with preparing for their asylum interviews.

External

TPS for Afghan Nationals

Legal and procedural requirements for applying for Temporary Protected Status for Afghan nationals.

External

Representing Afghan Nationals in Affirmative Asylum Proceedings

This course is for volunteers assisting Afghan asylum applicants with preparing for their asylum interviews.

External

Introduction to Affirmative Asylum for Afghans

This is an introductory course for pro bono attorneys taking Afghan affirmative asylum cases through the Welcome Legal Alliance.

External

Responding to Intimate Partner Violence in Resettlement, Asylum & Integration Settings

This module explains the foundational skills of working with clients to develop safety plans. (30 mins)

External

Temporary Protected Status

This course is intended for volunteer lawyers providing legal assistance to those requesting Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Free

Adult Education Principles for Refugee Job Readiness

This module provides practical tips for integrating a strengths-based approach into employment services. (25-30 min)

External

Toxic Stress and Well-Being Among Students Affected by Forced Migration

In this course, you will learn about common experiences associated with forced migration, how toxic stress affects children and youth, and key ways that effects of toxic stress can be mitigated. (45 min)

Free

Cultural and Practical Considerations for Working with Afghan Clients

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Toxic Stress and Well-Being Among Students Affected by Forced Migration

In this course, you will learn about common experiences associated with forced migration, how toxic stress affects children and youth, and key ways that effects of toxic stress can be mitigated. (45 min)

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Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans

This course, provided by VECINA, provides an overview of the SIV process for legal service providers and pro bono attorneys.

External

An Introduction to Storytelling in the Asylum Context

This 1.5 hour webinar discusses the neuroscience of storytelling and why it matters in immigration law.

Free

Who are the Afghan Newcomers?

This course offers an overview of Afghan newcomers including culture, language, history, and how providers can support them. (60 minutes)

External

Navigating Identity and Inclusion in Refugee Resettlement

In this course, you will explore concepts of identity, intersectionality, and inclusivity, with a focus on their relevance to refugees’ lived experiences. (1 hour)

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Safety Planning in Resettlement, Asylum and Integration Settings

This module explains the foundational skills of working with clients to develop safety plans. (30 mins)

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Suicide Prevention in Resettlement, Asylum and Integration Settings

This module explains the foundational skills of suicide prevention. (30 min)

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Empathic Communication in Resettlement, Asylum and Integration Settings

This module explains the foundational skills of empathic communication. (30 mins)

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De-escalation in Resettlement, Asylum and Integration Settings

In this course, you will learn foundational skills of de-escalation. (30 min)

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Psychological First Aid in Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration Settings

In this course, you will learn the foundational skills of Psychological First Aid. (30 min)

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Caring for Newly Arrived Afghans

This course, composed of recorded lectures and interactive lessons, helps prepare providers to serve newly arrived Afghans. (4 hours)

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