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The Necessity of Human Rights Year-Round, Including the Right to Seek Asylum

Thursday, December 10, 2020
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Human Rights, Immigration, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
For Human Rights Day 2020, CVT takes a look at Article 14, the right to seek asylum, and considers the rights of those trying to seek safety in the United States.
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Helping Clients Step into the Light of Healing

Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Teresa Longole, psychosocial counselor, CVT Kalobeyei, writes about her work with survivors and the need to allow them time and space for healing.
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CVT as Mental Health Ambassadors on World Mental Health Day

Monday, November 23, 2020
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Wahba Hassanein, Ph.D., psychotherapist/trainer, and Tet Puok Duel, counseling supervisor, CVT Ethiopia-Gambella, write about activities in the Nguenyyiel camp on World Mental Health Day.
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Family Separation in Immigration Goes Well Beyond the Border

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Posted in Washington, D.C., Torture Rehabilitation, Immigration, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Andrea Cárcamo, CVT senior policy counsel, writes about how the U.S. use of immigration detention results in family separation, yet is often overlooked.
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My Bubble

Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Noor Al-Sagher, psychologist, CVT Jordan, writes about her experience as a therapist who hears from many different clients about one traumatic event and the unique effects this has on her.
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The Importance of World Mental Health Day, Every Day

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Global Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Tesfanesh Kassaye, counseling supervisor, CVT Ethiopia-Tigray, writes about the team's activities to commemorate World Mental Health Day.
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At CVT, We Make it Work

Monday, October 12, 2020
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Ruvina Jeremano, psychosocial counselor, CVT Kalobeyei, writes about her work with clients and the possibilities she sees for reaching more survivors.
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Mental Health is Precious: A Message from Curt Goering for World Mental Health Day

Curt Goering, CVT executive director
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Global Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
In honor of World Mental Health Day, Curt Goering, CVT executive director, stands with survivors of torture as they rebuild their lives and pursue holistic healing—healing which includes mental health care.
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10 September: World Suicide Prevention & Ethiopian New Year 2013

Monday, October 5, 2020
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Human Rights, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
The CVT Ethiopia-Gambella team hosted special activities on Sept 10 for two important occasions: World Suicide Prevention Day and the eve of the Ethiopian New Year, 2013.
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Clients Gain and I’m Gaining, Too

Thursday, October 1, 2020
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Human Rights, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Geoffrey Samal, counseling supervisor, CVT Kalobeyei, writes about the transformation he sees clients undergo in his work with survivors of torture.
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