Written By: Elvie Tomacder, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program MOST YOUNG PEOPLEwill experience a stressful or difficult event in their lifetime. Nearly 90% of U.S. adults report at least one traumatic event (Center for Health Care Strategies, 2024). For some, these experiences rise to the level of trauma – events that overwhelm their […]
Written By: Anthony Ramirez, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program PARENTS OFTEN IMMIGRATEwith their children in search of better opportunities, driven by the hope of providing a brighter future for their families. These adults, who have invested years into building their lives and families in their home country, face a monumental decision: to leave […]
Written By: Patricia H. Scherer, MS, Clinical Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program Growing up the child of immigrants can have numerous advantages for some individuals. Immigrant parents from many cultures, including LatinX, Asian, and Eastern European backgrounds, emphasize the importance of family, collectivistic values, and cultural and religious heritage, all of which can buffer […]
Written By: Ruby Ortiz, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program a CHILD’S EXPERIENCEwhen immigrating to the United States and adapting to a new reality is often one that is overlooked. However, it is important to know that from 1989 to 2001, the U.S. accepted approximately 400,000 refugee children (Xu, 2007). We should recognize that […]
