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Host Support Masterclasses

Catch up on previous Masterclasses

Understanding Trauma: A Trauma-informed Approach to Hosting 

26th October 2023

We recently partnered with ACCORD, an organisation that specialises in family counselling, to deliver a masterclass on the topic of trauma. The session focuses on understanding the impacts of trauma for guests as well as helping host families recognise and respond well to any stresses that might be created by hosting. You can watch the recording of the session below.

Minding Yourself as a Host 

28th March 2024 

We were joined again by Mary Goss, counsellor who works with ACCORD and specialises in relationships and trauma therapy, to deliver Part 2 of our 'Understanding Trauma' masterclass series. Part 1 gave hosts an opportunity to understand what their guests are going through. Part 2 focuses more on the role of the host and how to look after yourself while you're in this role.

Understanding Ukrainians: History, Culture & Identity 

22nd February 2024 

We recently teamed up with Olena, who works as a Ukrainian Support Worker in the Galway Volunteer Centre, to run a session all about Understanding Ukrainians; their history, culture and identity. Collectively we've learned a lot about Ukraine in the last couple of years but our recent Host Survey showed that 32% of hosts find cultural barriers to be the biggest challenge of their experience. Watch the recording below to gain the knowledge needed to help break down cultural barriers in your home.

Having the 'Moving On' Conversation

24th April 2024 

Our Host Support team shared their advice and tips for hosts who are coming to the end of their hosting arrangement and want to start talking to their guests about moving on. They explain how HIH supports hosts and guests throughout this process and the onwards pathways for guests to consider. You'll also hear examples from hosts who've recently gone through the moving on process and some of the lessons learned.

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Helping Irish Hosts aims to empower and support individuals and communities in Ireland to host Ukrainians in their homes safely and sustainably. 
 

HIH is incorporated as a CLG (717469). We are funded by The One Foundation, The Sunflower Foundation, The Community Foundation, Choose Love and via the work we carry out under a Service Level Agreement with The Irish Red Cross.

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