2018 International Conferences
In Jordan and the USA
* Watch for details on our 7th Annual TT Conference
7th Annual International Conference on
Communal Wounds and Victim Identities
October 18-20, 2018 ~ Amman, Jordan
The landmark Annual T T Conference is held each year in conjunction with:
1) A Disaster Health Care Field Clinic providing comprehensive Psychosocial, Medical, and Dental services to the refugee population
2) An on-site intensive training in our Social Health Care (SHC) training and treatment program in trauma recovery – intended for local trainees assisting refugees. Trainees attend conference workshops as supplements to the training curriculum. As a result, presenters have opportunities to contribute directly to the knowledge base of these highly motivated service providers. Details about the SHC program are at: www.cbiworld.org/training/shc/
3) Center for Healing, Recovery, and Renewal – A comprehensive community mental health based service and intentional supportive community offering a broad range of interrelated activities housed within a positive, stable residential environment preparing refugees for recovery and independence.
* Clinics and Trainings are conducted immediately before or after the conference dates each year.
~ Previous Year’s T T Conference Program ~
– A separate 1-day invitational session in Amman
Psychosocial Training
for Clergy and Religious Teachers
October 21, 2018 ~ Amman, Jordan
– to provide basic intervention skills, assist in identifying symptoms and those in need of professional psycho-social services, and promote cooperation and support among religious leaders.
For information on attending please contact:
In the US – Steve Olweean: SOlweean@aol.com
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Sponsored by:
Common Bond Institute (CBI)
Michigan State University
Co-sponsored by:
International Humanistic Psychology Association (IHPA)
Yarmouk University
International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA)
Endorsed by:
An international list of over 100 cooperating organizations and universities
Official Partner and Event of:
Charter For Compassion and Parliament of World’s Religions
April 13-15, 2018 ~ Madison, Wisconsin USA
8th Annual International Conference on
At a time when escalating polarization is the true culprit,
a shared common-ground conference
promoting respectful listening, dialogue, trust,
and action to bridge the divide.
(Previous Event)
October, 2016 ~ Freiburg, Germany
in Europe and the Middle East:
Sharing Tools for Humanitarian Response
A 3-day international working conference bringing key stakeholders together to address:
– The current forced migration crisis in Europe
– Immediate psycho-social treatment needs of refugees arriving traumatized by war, violence, and the exodus
– The dynamics of trauma and displacement in the individual and community
– The support needs of societies and communities receiving refugees
– Developing practical, culturally sensitive humanitarian responses to the growing need, and formulating recommendations to policy makers.
What is working, what is not working
– Networking to promote the development of a cross-cultural network of humanitarian aid organizations and groups addressing the refugee crisis in Europe and the Middle East for mutual support and cooperation.
– Public policy recommendations
– Launching the Bi-Regional Cross-Training project: a bi-regional response and collaboration between mental health professional groups in communities hosting refugees to provide culturally adapted psychosocial treatment training and orientation.