DSW Candidate – Linda Mason, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Healing in Context: Culturally Responsive Approaches to Traumatic Grief in Adolescents of Color
DSW Candidate – Linda Mason, MSW, LMSW, LSSW
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:30 AM- 11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Healing in Context: Culturally Responsive Approaches to Traumatic Grief in Adolescents of Color
By their teenage years, numerous adolescents had experienced substantial losses. In particular, adolescents of color may encounter multiple deaths of loved ones. In addition to grief, childhood adversities can influence how adolescents of color navigate bereavement. These losses, combined with historical trauma, may induce psychological stress in adolescents of color, rendering them more vulnerable to mental illnesses that persist throughout adulthood.
Therapeutic techniques have been established based on Western civilization. These interventions fail to acknowledge cultural influences on the grieving process, potentially hindering individuals from developing effective coping strategies to manage grief. Social work practitioners must incorporate cultural adaptations to treat this population effectively.
Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents (TGCT-A) are two theoretical frameworks that have informed the development of communal support to treat traumatic grief among adolescents of color. These frameworks enable the articulation of adolescents’ narratives of historical trauma congruent with the grieving process with backing from the community in addition to mental health treatment. Modifications in the treatment of traumatic grief for adolescents of color could prevent the development of mental illnesses.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Understand the term traumatic grief and its psychological impact on adolescents.
- Investigate the prevalence of traumatic grief among adolescents of color and the influence of historical trauma on the grieving process..
- Examine therapeutic modalities developed to address traumatic grief in adolescents of color and understand the significance of incorporating cultural adaptations in grief work with adolescents of color utilizing the theoretical frameworks of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents (TGCT-A) to inform practice.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
