DSW Candidate – D’Netra Young-Lawal, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
The Strong Black Woman Reimagined: Integrating Cultural Competence and Trauma-Informed Care in Social Work Education
DSW Candidate – D’Netra Young-Lawal, mSW, LCSW
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:30 AM- 11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
The Strong Black Woman Reimagined: Integrating Cultural Competence and Trauma-Informed Care in Social Work Education
The Strong Black Woman (SBW) schema, often celebrated for its resilience and strength, carries significant implications for the mental health and well-being of Black women. These cultural expectations can marginalize vulnerability, discourage help-seeking behaviors, and contribute to persistent mental health disparities. This presentation, The Strong Black Woman Reimagined: Integrating Cultural Competence and Trauma-Informed Care in Social Work Education, focuses on how social work educators can address these challenges within academic and training environments.
This presentation will explore the intersection of the SBW schema, systemic inequities, and mental health through the lens of cultural competence and trauma-informed care. Participants will learn how to incorporate these frameworks into social work curricula to prepare future practitioners to recognize and address the unique experiences of Black women. Strategies for fostering mental health equity, challenging stereotypes, and creating inclusive learning environments will be emphasized.
Designed specifically for social work educators, this presentation will include evidence-based practices, reflective activities, and practical tools to bridge theoretical frameworks with real-world application. Join us in reimagining how social work education can empower students to challenge systemic barriers, advocate for mental health equity, and provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed care for Black women and other marginalized populations.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Analyze the cultural, historical, and systemic factors shaping the SBW schema and its effects on the mental health and help-seeking behaviors of Black women.
- Apply cultural competence and trauma-informed care frameworks in social work education to better equip students for addressing the unique needs of Black women.
- Identify evidence-based strategies to challenge harmful stereotypes, promote mental health equity, and create inclusive, supportive learning environments in social work education.
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.
