Description

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:

1. Identify patterns of intergenerational trauma transference within homeless populations.
2. Describe trauma-informed, family-systems interventions that support long-term housing stability and reduce reentry into homelessness.
3. Apply genogram-informed insights to trauma-informed social work practice to enhance assessment, identify intergenerational risk and protective factors, and inform preventive intervention planning.

 

Presenter Bio:

Kiera M. Kline, MSW, is a Doctoral Candidate in Social Work at the University of Kentucky, with an expected completion date of May 2026. She earned her Master of Science in Social Work from Salisbury University in partnership with the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2022 and her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Global and International Studies from Malone University and LLC International University in 2020. Ms. Kline currently serves as a Clinical Program Representative Supervisor with Youth Villages Intercept Program in Columbus, Ohio, where she provides clinical supervision for intensive in-home family intervention services for high-risk youth and families.

Kiera’s professional background includes trauma-informed clinical practice and collaboration with child welfare and community-based service systems. Her research interests focus on homelessness, intergenerational trauma transference, trauma-informed family systems practice, and genogram-based clinical assessment. Her doctoral capstone project examines the complexity of intergenerational trauma transference within homeless populations, with a specific focus on the integration of genogram-based interventions as clinical assessment tools to identify patterns of abuse and housing instability across complex family systems. This work emphasizes the identification of hidden cycles of trauma that are often overlooked in traditional assessments, with the goal of improving trauma-informed, family-systems interventions to promote long-term stability.

Ms. Kline has received multiple academic distinctions, including the National Association of Social Workers Ohio Region 8 Student of the Year Award in 2020, the Gilman Scholarship, the Trigyn Schnyders Endowment, and recognition on the Dean’s List.

 

Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing

Session not eligible for CE credit.

Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.

 

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.