Beyond Survival: Navigating Collective Trauma

“Beyond Survival: Navigating Collective Trauma and Building Community Resilience." Forced displacement and prolonged conflict leave lasting imprints on communities, shaping cultural identities and collective responses to stress. This presentation by Maha K. Alahmad, MS, explores how Polyvagal Theory provides a trauma-sensitive framework for refugee care, emphasizing the biological foundations of safety, connection, and belonging. Join us in A.J. Palumbo Hall of Science and Technology Room 113 from 6:30-8:00pm to examine the neurobiological roots of collective trauma, identify the impact of displacement on nervous system regulation, & apply polyvagal-informed strategies to foster community resilience.