Supporting Journeys to Resettlement

Description:

Newcomers often face a myriad of challenges including language barriers, cultural adjustments, housing instability, and social isolation. These challenges can profoundly impact their mental health and overall well-being. As professionals, our role is to support these journeys, providing the tools, resources, and community connections necessary to help individuals and families not only survive but thrive in their new environments.

In this webinar, we will explore an integrated approach to resettlement, emphasizing the importance of protective factors, intersectionality, community-based mental health support, and key principles of culturally sensitive crisis management.

After attending this webinar you will be able to:

· Identify what a protective factors approach entails and why it is essential for successful resettlement.

· Describe how various aspects of identity (race, gender, socioeconomic status) intersect and affect resettlement experiences and how intersectionality is applied in resettlement support.

· Define why a community-based approach to mental health support can be beneficial to newcomers with settlement challenges.

· Know the importance of cultural sensitivity and how to incorporate it into crisis intervention strategies.

Presenter:

Remilekun Oniyide, MB; BS, MSc Public Health

Remilekun Oniyide is an internationally trained medical graduate with a Master of Public Health from the University of Northampton. With a robust background in both clinical and public health domains, she has dedicated her career to improving the health and well-being of diverse communities.

Currently serving as the Family Specialist at The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) in Calgary, Alberta, she plays a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive support to newcomer individuals and families.

Her expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including mental health, with a particular focus on culturally sensitive and inclusive care.

With a deep understanding of social determinants of mental well-being and family dynamics, she is passionate about nurturing the well-being of individuals and families through holistic and empowering initiatives. Her mission as the Family Specialist at TIES is to facilitate positive transformation that fosters strong mental wellness and emotional connections in the lives of newcomers and vulnerable families in Canada.

Host or Publisher Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project