The Executive Orders on Immigration:
Providing Information and Support to Families
University of St. Thomas, 4000 Mt Vernon Street, Houston, TX 77006
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 – 8:30am to 11:45am
Click the links for the video presentations.
Zenobia T. Lai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm-jaYKNzco
Dr. Selma Yznaga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POMUnCfjMrk
Event Overview: What do mental health professionals need to know about the recent executive orders regarding immigration? Many greater Houston mental health professionals report that many of the immigrant and refugee families they serve are experiencing significant distress and serious mental health challenges following the release of these orders. Join NBHP and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Houston/Galveston on Tuesday, May 16, for a free continuing education presentation addressing the legal and clinical issues that have arisen in the last few months regarding the new policies on immigration and deportation.
8:30 Check-in and Breakfast
8:50 Welcome and Introduction
Cynthia Colbert, CEO, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston
9:00 “What do the Executive Orders Really Say and Really Mean”
Zenobia T. Lai, J.D.
Program Director, Legal Services Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
10:00 Break
10:15 Introduction of Keynote Presenter
Marion Coleman, Executive Director, Network of Behavioral Health Providers
10:20 Keynote Presentation: “Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Children and Families in a Time of Fear and Uncertainty”
Selma D. Yznaga, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
11:15 Questions & Answers on Both Legal and Practice Issues
Srimaya Gurung, M.S., LPC
Lead Clinician, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Kendall Bousquet
Community Engagement Specialist – Refugee Services, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
11:45 Adjournment – Turn in evaluations and pick up certificates
8:30 Check-in and Breakfast
8:50 Welcome and Introduction
Cynthia Colbert, CEO, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston
9:00 “What do the Executive Orders Really Say and Really Mean”
Zenobia T. Lai, J.D.
Program Director, Legal Services Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
10:00 Break
10:15 Introduction of Keynote Presenter
Marion Coleman, Executive Director, Network of Behavioral Health Providers
10:20 Keynote Presentation: “Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Children and Families in a Time of Fear and Uncertainty”
Selma D. Yznaga, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
11:15 Questions & Answers on Both Legal and Practice Issues
Srimaya Gurung, M.S., LPC
Lead Clinician, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Kendall Bousquet
Community Engagement Specialist – Refugee Services, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
11:45 Adjournment – Turn in evaluations and pick up certificates