DSW Candidate – Lila Elliott, 4:00 PM-5:15 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Trauma Wrote the Story, but African American Women Rewrote the Ending Through Academic Achievement
DSW Candidate – Lila Elliott, mA, MSW, LSW
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
4:00 PM-5:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Trauma Wrote the Story, but African American Women Rewrote the Ending Through Academic Achievement
This engaging presentation aims to explore the intricate relationship between childhood trauma and the educational attainment of African American women. Attendees will delve into the impact of early adverse experiences on educational outcomes, analyzing existing literature to propose effective support strategies tailored to this unique demographic. Central to the discussion will be an exploration of the intersectionality of childhood trauma, racial identity, and academic achievement, emphasizing the need for a culturally informed approach.
Attendees will examine three foundational frameworks: Black Feminist Theory, Trauma-Informed Care Theory, and Academic Resilience Theory. By synthesizing these perspectives, attendees will become knowledgeable of a new comprehensive Empowerment and Resilience Framework (ERF) Theory designed to empower African American women, fostering resilience and success in higher education. The presentation will also provide practical training and skills to implement culturally tailored interventions aimed at addressing childhood trauma’s lasting effects. By equipping educators and practitioners with these tools, we can better promote a supportive educational environment that recognizes and responds to the unique challenges faced by African American women.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Analyze the impact of childhood trauma on higher education attainment of African American women and evaluate literature to propose effective support strategies.
- Explore the relationship between childhood trauma, racial identity, and educational achievement in African American women, proposing a new culturally tailored theory framework to promote resilience and success.
- Discover a workshop and skills to implement culturally tailored interventions in the higher education setting to address childhood trauma and the impacts on educational success for African American women.
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.
