When Grief Is Complex: A Trauma-Informed Response to Loss in Newcomer Communities

Newcomers often experience multiple layers of loss, including family separation, displacement, cultural disruption, and the death of loved ones. This Switchboard training explores the relationship between grief, trauma, and traumatic grief, while highlighting how cultural beliefs, migration experiences, and systemic barriers can shape how individuals process loss. Participants learn trauma-informed, culturally responsive strategies for supporting clients experiencing grief and loss, while also recognizing the emotional impact this work can have on service providers themselves.