Immigrant Families Resilience Through Adversity
July 20th - Virtual Training - 11:00am - 12pm Central Time
There are over 40 million immigrants living in the United States of America (Budiman, 2020). As the country with more immigrants than any other country in the world (Davis, 2023), it is likely that we are either immigrants ourselves or that we would encounter an immigrant in our personal and professional lives. During this one-hour workshop on "Immigrant Families: Resilience through Adversity" we will discuss the unique challenges faced by immigrant families and the factors that contribute to their resilience. Additionally, we will discuss strategies to support the resilience of immigrant families, including ways to promote cultural awareness, foster social connections, and address mental health concerns.
Learning Objectives
1. Discuss the several types of immigration in the United States of America.
2. Explore the unique challenges faced by immigrant families.
3. Discuss strategies to support the resilience of immigrant families, including ways to foster social connections, and address mental health concerns.
Led by Dr. Crystal Benjamin
Crystal Benjamin Ph.D., CFLE (Certified Family Life Educator) is an international faculty member from Trinidad and Tobago. She is passionate about promoting mental wellness and has authored the "Self-Discovery Workbook" (2020) to help individuals on their journey of self-awareness and growth. Dr. Benjamin has won several scholastic awards and was named a Trinidad and Tobago Under 40 Influencer (2019) for her contributions to youth development.
At the University of North Texas at Dallas, Dr. Benjamin teaches Infant and Toddler Development, Infant and Toddler Intervention, Family Crisis, Family Development, Family Law and Public Policy, Parenting in Diverse Families, Family, School and Community, and Family Theories. Additionally, she is the Co-PI on the Building Blazers Behavioral Health Peer Network Project. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities.
