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The U.S. refugee resettlement system is evolving rapidly. Shifting policies and new technologies are reshaping how services are delivered, often in ways that directly impact both refugees and the service providers who support them. Yet despite their central role, the voices of service providers are rarely captured systematically. Without their perspective, policymakers and program leaders…
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Hosted on July 9, 2025, the training was delivered byKristen Nilsen, Mentoring Attorney, VECINA; Patty First, Executive Coach, Patty First Coaching, LLC and Chief Strategy & Impact Officer, Raben; Jori McChesney, LHMC, NCC, Psychotherapist, West Seattle Wellness; and, Kathy Purnell, JD, PhD, Director and Managing Attorney of Human/Civil Rights Law Center. Working in a field…
Alongside the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM), CARRE has created a guide in mapping Mental Health and Psychosocial Supports (MHPSS) available to forcibly displaced families in the U.S. with the goal and aim of improving access to essential mental health services! The aim of service mapping is to collect information on…
The Well-Being Guide, created by IFRC, is designed to guide humanitarian staff, volunteers, and for recipients of mental health and psychosocial support services. The guide provides practical tips for taking care of preventing burnout and promoting well-being.
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Hosted on April 19, 2022, this training was delivered by Tigest Coleman, Training Officer, Strengths-Based Services, Switchboard, Kristen Guskovict, Founder, HEART of Aid Work. This is part four of a four-part webinar series on the Fundamentals of Case Management. The series provides a foundational understanding of case management for refugee and immigrant service providers. It…
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This self-paced course, developed by the IRC, explains the foundational skills of Psychological First Aid. It is designed for direct services staff and supervisors in Resettlement, Asylum & Integration contexts who support refugees, asylees, asylum-seekers, and other clients impacted by forced displacement. Learning objectives: Define Psychological First Aid (PFA) Understand the foundational principles of PFA Apply PFA…
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These handouts, created by the Center for Victims of Torture, cover a variety of topics regarding self-care and wellness for service providers, including health care providers. These are intended for the service provider to use in their own practice. The handouts cover the following topics: Better Sleep Boundaries Breathing Intentional Avoidance and Focus Grounding Techniques…
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These handouts, created by the Center for Victims of Torture, cover a variety of topics regarding self-care and wellness for service providers, including health care providers. These are intended for the service provider to use in their own practice. The handouts cover the following topics: Burnout Compassion Fatigue Compassion Satisfaction Moral Distress Perceived Support Secondary…
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The International Rescue Committee’s New Jersey Office for Refugees developed this course in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Education. It draws from the International Rescue Committee’s expertise in implementing education and social-emotional learning programs with conflict-affected children around the world. This self-paced course will help educators learn about mindfulness as a strategy to…
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There is strong evidence for a variety of strategies to reduce vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout among helping professionals. A strong body of evidence has developed in the past twenty years on reducing stress reactions among a variety of professional helpers in a wide range of settings and professions. Strategies to…
