DSW Candidate – Tiffany Hall, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Surviving Loss: Addressing Challenges Faced by African American Suicide Loss Survivors. Navigating Grief, Tackling Trauma, and Fostering Healing
DSW Candidate – Tiffany Hall, MSW, LCSW
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:30 AM- 11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Surviving Loss: Addressing Challenges Faced by African American Suicide Loss Survivors. Navigating Grief, Tackling Trauma, and Fostering Healing
Suicide was the 3rd leading cause of death for African Americans ages 10-24 in 2022, with a notable 19.2% increase between 2018-2021. With the increase in suicides, comes the increase in suicide loss survivors. This presentation examines the unique challenges faced by African American suicide loss survivors and their communities as they navigate grief and complex trauma.
Grounded in research, participants will examine a systemic review of literature that supports the need for culturally informed mental health resources. It highlights the intersection of complex trauma, prolonged grief, and cultural stigma while offering a nuanced understanding of social and systemic barriers that survivors face. Rooted in the Radical Healing Framework and Ecological Systems Theory, this presentation provides a holistic approach to fostering healing and empowerment for African American suicide loss survivors. This presentation emphasizes the power of culturally attuned practices that can increase mental health literacy and foster healing at the individual, group, and community level. Participants will leave with actionable tools to support African American suicide loss survivors, and their communities as they move from stigma to hope.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Understand the scope and impact of suicide within the African American community.
- Explore the impacts that complex trauma and prolonged grief has on African American suicide loss survivors and their communities, emphasizing the need for culturally responsive care.
- Apply the principles of Ecological Systems Theory while exploring Radical Healing Framework to conceptualize a holistic approach to healing for African American suicide loss survivors at the individual and community levels.
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.
