In the Arms of Inup

A new book, In the Arms of Inup: the extraordinary story of a Guatemalan survivor and his quest for healing from trauma, released by HARP Publishing, is opening up dialogue about the gaps in mental health services for newcomers to Canada and, in particular, refugees who arrive from war-torn countries.

Eve Mills Allen, a New Brunswick mental health therapist and journalist, has written the profoundly moving story of Jeremias Tecu, who at the age of 11 led his family to safety during the Guatemalan genocide against the Mayan peoples. Jeremias breaks the silence as he shares his memories with the author, and we learn how inadequate our mental health system is for those traumatized by war and genocide.

HARP Publishing is a multi-media publisher focused on the healing arts and the arts for health equity. Books are available from HARP Publishing at this link.

Books are also available through Westminster Books in Fredericton, NB.

E-books will be available at a later date.

The Breaking the Silence Network (BTS), who helped Jeremias safely relocate to Canada will receive 10% of every book sold.

Recently, a panel (Eve Mills Allen MEd LCT CCC; Jeremias Tecu; Dr. Suzanne Dudziak; Dr. Helen Massfeller and Ian Heft MA) gathered to discuss the mental health concerns (holding space in trauma work with refugees) as presented in this book.

CBC interviewed Jeremias Tecu and Eve Mills Allen on their Shift show and posted a story on their website here.

The Daily Gleaner ran the story on their front page on March 8, 2021.