Practical Skills for Difficult Times

As part of our CA Commission for Behavioral Health grant, IRC's Technical Training Unit is excited to offer a free training series, “Practical Skills for Difficult Times,” designed specifically for immigrant- and refugee‑serving behavioral health service providers. 

This three‑part series offers practical tools to support staff wellness, strengthen trauma‑informed service delivery, and enhance our collective capacity to support clients during periods of uncertainty.

Training Series Overview

1. Psychological First Aid to Support Clients Impacted by Immigration Enforcement
📅 March 24 at 12:00 PM PST
🔗 Register: https://rescue.zoom.us/meeting/register/E-rXMORVQGunT7JiJVpKeQ

2. Trauma‑Informed Engagement & Assessments
📅 April 28 at 12:00 PM PST
🔗 Register: https://rescue.zoom.us/meeting/register/rldNJj2LSimuwLuJ6amzcg

3. Mitigating Vicarious Trauma and Burnout During Uncertainty
📅 May 26 at 12:00 PM PST
🔗 Register: https://rescue.zoom.us/meeting/register/4q8WjGn6R9Kmp-IjkFQCMg

What Participants Will Gain

• Practical Psychological First Aid skills for moments of heightened fear or distress

• Region-specific supports to share with clients

• Tools to promote trauma-informed assessments and client engagement

• Strategies to reduce burnout and strengthen resilience

• Free, easy‑to‑use wellness resources for providers

We would love to have your team join us for any—or all—of these virtual sessions. Please feel free to share this invitation broadly with colleagues or partners who may benefit.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to learning together!