Dr. Hilado continues to provide clinical consultation to providers supporting newcomer communities, and city and state leaders interested in immigrant-focused mental health advocacy and policy development. This page houses some of the pending practice-to-research areas Dr. Hilado will launch in the lab in the coming year. 

Somatic experiencing (SE) strategies focusing on nervous system regulation can be impactful for clinical and non-clinical professionals supporting trauma-impacted newcomer communities. In 2024, the lab will be exploring projects examining the efficacy of SE-focused professional development programs for refugee-serving professionals as a mechanism for reducing rates of STS and burnout.