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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.
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
Child traumas were "coupled with being undocumented," Abad said.
Anna Clare Spelman
"Trauma is generational, cultural and sometimes it takes us back to our roots and ancestors to heal it," Abad adds.
Anna Clare Spelman
Abad's current strength is the result of years of therapeutic work and healing methods rooted in his culture.
Anna Clare Spelman
Reyna Maldonado is attaining an undergraduate degree in ethnic studies and frequently visits a somatic therapist to overcome her migration traumas.
Jenny Manrique