South Piedmont AHEC

Providing Trauma-Informed Care for Families Affected by Immigration-Related Stress

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*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.

Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

Students and families facing immigration-related experiences often carry invisible stressors—this two-hour live virtual training equips school personnel to recognize and respond with confidence and compassion. The uncertainty and instability of transitions and policy changes can contribute to significant emotional and social challenges. Teachers, nurses, therapists, administrators, and other school staff play a key role in creating safe and supportive environments where all students can thrive. Participants will explore the mental health and psychosocial impacts that immigration-related stressors may have on individuals, families, and communities. The session will highlight principles of trauma-informed care through a culturally responsive lens and provide practical strategies to build trust, promote resilience, and strengthen safety within school and community settings.

Speakers
Alicia Freeman, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Mental Health First Aid Program Manager, UNC-CH School of Social Work
Ascend Counseling, PLLC, Owner

Amber Romero
Youth Support Partner, Youth Villages
Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor

These presenters are being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH School of Social Work and the NCAHEC Program.

Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.

South Piedmont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. South Piedmont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.



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Objectives

  • Describe mental health and psychosocial impacts of immigration-related stressors on individuals, families, and communities.
  • Apply principles of trauma-informed care through a culturally responsive lens.
  • Identify strategies for creating safer clinical and community settings.

Sessions

Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Alicia Freeman LCMHC, LCAS-A
Date(s)
Oct 9, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
10:45 AM
Credit
0.20 - CEU
2.00 - Contact Hours
2.00 - NBCC Hours
2.00 - Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Live Webinar

78194Open


Oct 9, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
South Piedmont AHEC
Live Webinar
Gabriela Staley MEd
704 512 6596

Fees


$45.00
Pre-registration Fee (before October 2).

Credits


0.20
CEU
2.00
Contact Hours
2.00
NBCC Hours
2.00
Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists