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Dr. Jessica Rabon
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Episode 299 | The Impact of Immigration-Enforcement on Children’s Mental Health & Education with Dr. Gabrielle Oliveira, PhD
In this week's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Dr. Gabrielle Oliveira, PhD, Associate Professor of Education and Brazil Studies at Harvard Graduate School of Education. We discuss her book Now We Are Here: Family Migration, Children's Education and Dreams for a Better Life and what inspired her to write it. Gabrielle discusses how immigration-enforcement fear is affecting children's mental health, focus, and academic outcomes, including how immigration-enforcement policies impact non-immigrant families. Gabrielle discusses the contingency plans many immigrant parents are making with their children in case a parent is detained and the impact these have on a child's wellbeing. We discuss how schools have responded to immigration-enforcement fear and what teachers should be aware of when educating undocumented children. Gabrielle shares how providing a quality education to undocumented children benefits both the child and society and what teachers can do to reassure students amid so much uncertainty. Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Dr. Gabrielle Oliveira: Website: www.gabrielleoliveira.com Book: Now We Are Here IG: @gabi_instaaberto Resources mentioned in this episode: Immigration Initiative at Harvard Dream Squads Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License
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