The conflict in Syria has resulted in a humanitarian emergency and one of the largest refugee crises in history. The Canadian government has welcomed over 40,000 Syrian refugees. Stressors caused by instability, conflict, and the resettlement process put refugee children at high risk for mental health problems. Anxiety is a common problem experienced by refugee children. Thus, early intervention is crucial to promote their adequate adaptation and development. This study explores the impact and value of a culturally specific family-based storybook intervention for newly resettled Syrian refugee children. Six refugee families participated. Anxiety symptoms were measured before and after the intervention, and families shared their experiences, thoughts, and feedback regarding the intervention. The results showed a significant decrease in children's anxiety symptoms. Furthermore, qualitative analyses demonstrated that the intervention was culturally relevant to Syrian refugee families and that it was effective in promoting children's overall well-being, agency, and family connectedness.

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讲故事作为一种工具：对新安置的叙利亚难民儿童的家庭干预

叙利亚的冲突导致人道主义紧急情况和历史上最大的难民危机之一。加拿大政府已经接待了超过 40,000 名叙利亚难民。不稳定、冲突和重新安置过程造成的压力使难民儿童面临心理健康问题的高风险。焦虑是难民儿童经常遇到的问题。因此，早期干预对于促进其充分适应和发展至关重要。本研究探讨了基于特定文化的家庭故事书干预对新安置的叙利亚难民儿童的影响和价值。六个难民家庭参加。在干预前后测量焦虑症状，家庭分享他们对干预的经验、想法和反馈。结果显示，儿童的 s 焦虑症状。此外，定性分析表明，干预措施与叙利亚难民家庭的文化相关，并且在促进儿童的整体福祉、能动性和家庭联系方面是有效的。