Monthly Archives: July 2012

NY Times Article on depression in developing nations

Posted on July 25, 2012 by lizbcraig

I wanted to share this interesting article about the prevalence of depression in countries where poverty is rampant and often there is political strife.  Not surprising that depression rates are high when people are impoverished, feel they have no way … Continue reading →

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Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma

Posted on July 17, 2012 by lizbcraig

If you are working with trauma survivors, Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma is an excellent resource for support services. http://www.astt.org/ From their website: In your country, did you ever experience violence or fear for your life because of … Continue reading →

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CAIR Coalition

Posted on July 12, 2012 by lizbcraig

For anyone interested in immigration rights issues, check out the Capital Area Immigration Rights Coalition (CAIR Coalition).  The website is: http://www.caircoalition.org/. With links to recent articles and an excellent and informative listserv, this group creates a community for people working for … Continue reading →

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What to look for in a clinical evaluator for an immigration case:

Posted on July 2, 2012 by lizbcraig

Look for a therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Psychologist) who has experience  doing clinical evaluations specifically for immigration purposes. A good evaluator will be able to create an open and sharing environment for the client.  Sometimes this is … Continue reading →

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