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Understanding the Unspoken Pain
A One-day Workshop on Awareness for Providing Initial Assistance to Survivors of War Trauma and Torture

The next available workshops are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:

February 3, 2012
April 20, 2012

Who Should Come to this Workshop?

If you work with refugees, you may be working with a survivor of war trauma or torture. Refugees often leave their home to escape the horror of war. Many have experienced a significant trauma. Research in Ottawa and around the world indicates that at least 10 percent of refugees are survivors of torture.

This workshop is designed for professionals who come into regular contact with
refugees including:

• ESL Teachers
• Primary and Secondary School teachers
• College and University Professors and Staff
• School Board Members and Staff
• Lawyers
• Physicians
• Dentists
• Social Workers
• Mental Health Workers
• Social Assistance Workers

Structure of the Training

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch has developed this
training for people working with survivors of war trauma and torture. The Awareness Workshop is offered in a one-day session and will introduce you to the basics of initial response, focusing on the historical and current incidence of
torture and war trauma and their physical, psychological and social consequences. The facilitators will present the information in a participation-oriented format. Lectures, group discussions, audio-visual materials and role plays will be employed.

What You'll Learn in the Awareness Workshop

Information about:

• The historical and current incidence of torture and war trauma
• The physical, psychological and social consequences of torture and war trauma
• Refugee resettlement and the special needs of survivors of war trauma and torture
• Strategies for helping survivors
• Resources for referral
• Caring for yourself.

Skills to:

• Recognize and assist individuals who are survivors of torture and war trauma.

Throughout the workshop, participants will be invited to address their personal
concerns when doing this work.

In-house training is also available and may be organized by calling the CMHA Capacity Building & Education Division.

Parking

• Limited meter parking is available for a maximum of $8.00 per day, payable by coin or credit card.

Location

1355 Bank Street, south of
Riverside Drive, opposite Billings
Bridge Plaza

How to Register

Cost for the one-day training is $135.00 (HST included). Send completed Understanding the Unspoken Pain PDF Form along with Cheque payable to CMHA, Ottawa Branch to:

Canadian Mental Health Association,
Ottawa Branch
1355 Bank Street, Suite 301
Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7

TELEPHONE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD (VISA OR MASTERCARD) Please note that registration must be received 2 weeks prior to the workshop dates.

Cancellations and Refunds

Full refunds, less a $10.00 administration fee, will be given when a written request is received two weeks prior to the date of workshop. Registration may be transferred to another person. There will be a $20.00 charge on all returned cheques.

Registration is limited!
For information about subsidies call:

CMHA Ottawa
Tel: 613-737-7791
Fax: 613 737-7644
Email: info@cmhaottawa.ca