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The Importance of Supportive Supervision for Mental Health Professionals

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Posted in Global Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
The CVT Ethiopia team participated in a special global training on a model for clinical supervision.
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Celebrating My Ten Years at CVT: A Therapist’s Journey

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Human Rights, Global Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Islam Al-Aqeel, CVT resilience programming trainer, writes about her journey caring for survivors for ten years at CVT.
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Highlighting Pioneers in Trauma-Informed Therapy for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Monday, May 1, 2023
Posted in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, contributing writer and psychiatrist Dr. Jean Kim highlights three pioneers in culturally-informed, trauma-related mental health for the Asian American community.
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Supporting Newly Arrived Nicaraguans to Their Destinations and Beyond

Friday, March 17, 2023
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Human Rights, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Léonce Byimana, director of U.S. clinical programs, writes about CVT’s rapid-response care for the 222 Nicaraguans who were released from prison and flown to the United States.
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Women Helping Women in Meaningful Ways

Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Posted in Human Rights, Global Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
For Int’l Women’s Day, CVT celebrates all the many ways women help women, especially during difficult times.
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Women Helping Women by Sharing Power and Hope

Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
In honor of Int'l Women's Day, Ansam Abu Sabha, senior physiotherapist, CVT Jordan, writes about the efforts of a woman who came for care and then worked tirelessly to help other women.
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For LGBTQ+ Refugees in Kenya, “It Starts with Hope”

Monday, February 6, 2023
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Human Rights, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Dr. Simon Adams, CVT president & CEO, writes about CVT's care for LGBTQ+ refugees in two locations in Kenya.
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Black Advocates and Trauma-Informed Work

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
In honor of Black History Month, Taneasha White-Gibson, contributing writer, shares background on five Black women who've made an impact in trauma-informed care and advocacy.
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Global Summit for a Torture-Free Trade Treaty

Monday, January 30, 2023
Posted in Human Rights
As the campaign for a Torture-free Trade Treaty moves forward, Dr. Simon Adams, CVT president and CEO, comments on the recent summit and global need for this initiative.
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CVT Ethiopia Launching New Project in Dabat

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Posted in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
The CVT Ethiopia team held an event to launch their new project in Dabat as they prepare to begin seeing clients.
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