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Forced Migration: What Counselling Psychologists Might Contribute to Both Theory and Practice.
Chair(s): Raisa Kumaga (NHS, United Kingdom)
Definitions reflect societal biases and moral codes, framing identities like "forced migrant" and "refugee" and highlighting societal boundaries of belonging. This symposium encourages counseling psychologists to address forced migration and social equity in clinical contexts, fostering nuanced, integrated reflections.
Presentations of the Symposium
Medical Legal Reports for Immigration and Asylum Cases: The Ethics of Psychologising Forced Migrants
Claire Marshall University of East London
This presentation critically evaluates psychological assessments for Medical Legal Reports (MLRs) in immigration cases, emphasising ethical considerations and advocating for socio-politically inclusive frameworks that transcend traditional biomedical approaches in clinical practice.
The Potential Psychological Effects of Forced Displacement on Wellbeing and Mental Health for Individuals, Families, and Communities
Rachel Tribe University of East London
This presentation examines the mental health impacts of forced displacement on individuals, families, and communities, discussing research, clinical approaches, and resources developed to support displaced people and professionals globally.
Exploring Emotional Responses and Self-Concealment: The Psychological Experience of Second-Generation Somalis with a Parental Forced Migration Background from the 1990s Civil War”
Raisa Kumaga University of East London
This paper explores second-generation Somali adults’ mental health in the UK, highlighting the effects of societal tensions, acculturation, and intergenerational trauma, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive psychological interventions.
