Undocumented immigrants struggling with trauma find relief in alternative therapies

EMDR has been scientifically proven to reduce traumatic experiences in just a few sessions, but access is still limited by cost and other factors, like language.

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Abad was born in Mexico and crossed the Rio Grande at age 19. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helped him to overcome his feelings of hopelessness.

Anna Clare Spelman

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Child traumas were "coupled with being undocumented," Abad said.

Anna Clare Spelman

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"Trauma is generational, cultural and sometimes it takes us back to our roots and ancestors to heal it," Abad adds.

Anna Clare Spelman

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Abad's current strength is the result of years of therapeutic work and healing methods rooted in his culture.

Anna Clare Spelman

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Reyna Maldonado is attaining an undergraduate degree in ethnic studies and frequently visits a somatic therapist to overcome her migration traumas.

Jenny Manrique

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"We do not have access to therapy but we have access to our indigenous traditions," says Reyna Maldonado.

Jenny Manrique