ANNE-MARIA IKONEN
PERSPECTIVES ON THE
INTRODUCTION PROGRAM
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Voices from newly arrived migrants
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Un-well-being
among newly
arrived
migrants
Trauma Painful memories and fearWorries and anxiety
Mistrust and feelings of insecurity Loss of memory and concentration Insomnia Physical pains
Mental
well-being
Awareness of
the problem
Information
about
complexity of
the topic
Identification
of individual
needs
Opportunities
to talk
Specialized
help and
support
Minimize
personal
resource
loss
Identify existing skills and resources Use existing skills creativelyMaximize
personal
resource
gain
Prevent stagnation in the program Minimize drop-outs Provide fast track for independent learners Take better advantage of home study and IT-based learningOutset in
individual
goals and
needs
Focus on aims and outcomes instead of hours Reserve time for good communication Provide opportunity for regular contactCurbing
excessive
demands
Look at the whole picture Avoid unnecessary demandsConstraints
Provide support in recognition of existing skills and qualifications Provide opportunities for social interaction with native SwedesANNE-MARIA IK ONEN PERSPECTIVES ON THE INTR ODUCTION PR OGR AM HEAL TH AND WELL -BEIN
