Between Two Worlds: Supporting Children and Families Navigating Immigration, Trauma, and Identity

In a moment when immigrant families are navigating extraordinary uncertainty, children are carrying weight that often goes unseen and unspoken. This conversation explores the psychological and developmental experience of children in families who have immigrated, the specific traumas and challenges they are facing today, and the communication and relational practices that help families strengthen resilience, protect identity, and find community in the midst of upheaval. Drawing on behavioral science, cultural intelligence, and 30 years of applied fieldwork, Dr. Torres will offer both a diagnostic lens and a path forward for families, practitioners, and anyone who loves a child navigating two worlds at once.