​​Trauma Attachment with Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Clients​

What will this webinar cover? 

​​Throughout their resettlement journey, unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs) often face events and traumatic experiences that may negatively impact their ability to form and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with caregivers and peers. These disruptions can have lasting negative effects on their cognitive, emotional, and social development. This webinar will delve into the impact of trauma from an attachment theory perspective, examining how different attachment styles manifest behaviorally and their implications for mental health and social integration. Participants will also gain insights into practical strategies and interventions to effectively address these challenges and help URMs develop a sense of safety, stability, and security.​ 

Is this webinar for me? 

​​​This webinar is designed for resettlement service providers who work with unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs), along with URM supporters such as volunteers and foster parents.​​ 

Why should I participate? 
After participating in this ​75-minute​ session, you will be able to:  

​​Define trauma and explain its impact on attachment and the cognitive, emotional, and social development of URMs 

​Recognize the behavioral representations of the four types of attachment  

​Apply practical strategies and interventions to alleviate attachment-related challenges URMs experience​