Applying Trauma-Informed Practices to the Care of Refugee and Immigrant Youth: 10 Clinical Pearls

Immigrant and refugee youth have higher rates of trauma than youth who are not transnational. While youth are incredibly resilient, trauma and toxic stress can result in poor health outcomes that persist throughout life. However, clinical interventions can promote resilience and decrease the negativ...

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Main Authors: Kathleen K. Miller, Calla R. Brown, Maura Shramko, Maria Veronica Svetaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/6/8/94
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spelling doaj-38dbf646fb634bf09c1f6ea59c0ab4692021-04-02T08:46:18ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672019-08-01689410.3390/children6080094children6080094Applying Trauma-Informed Practices to the Care of Refugee and Immigrant Youth: 10 Clinical PearlsKathleen K. Miller0Calla R. Brown1Maura Shramko2Maria Veronica Svetaz3Department of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota, 717 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USADepartment of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota, 717 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USADepartment of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota, 717 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USADepartment of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota, 717 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USAImmigrant and refugee youth have higher rates of trauma than youth who are not transnational. While youth are incredibly resilient, trauma and toxic stress can result in poor health outcomes that persist throughout life. However, clinical interventions can promote resilience and decrease the negative impact of trauma. This article will review the principles of trauma-informed care and its application for the care of immigrant and refugee youth and their families by sharing concrete and feasible strategies for primary care providers and systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/6/8/94youthrefugeeimmigranttraumahealth care
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title_short Applying Trauma-Informed Practices to the Care of Refugee and Immigrant Youth: 10 Clinical Pearls
title_full Applying Trauma-Informed Practices to the Care of Refugee and Immigrant Youth: 10 Clinical Pearls
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publishDate 2019-08-01
description Immigrant and refugee youth have higher rates of trauma than youth who are not transnational. While youth are incredibly resilient, trauma and toxic stress can result in poor health outcomes that persist throughout life. However, clinical interventions can promote resilience and decrease the negative impact of trauma. This article will review the principles of trauma-informed care and its application for the care of immigrant and refugee youth and their families by sharing concrete and feasible strategies for primary care providers and systems.
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refugee
immigrant
trauma
health care
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