Understanding the Intersectionality of Grief and Trauma: A Guide for Caregivers
This presentation will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the intersectionality of trauma and grief with specific strategies and objectives for caretakers. The presentation will incorporate current research and best practices for providing care from a trauma informed and responsible approach. Participants will learn how the intersectionality of grief and trauma impact the child – caretaker experience and how to mitigate the challenges associated with this care.
Learning Objectives:- Defining trauma and grief
- Identifying where trauma and grief intersect
- Explaining short and long term implications of trauma and grief intersectionality
- Providing a research based approach to trauma and grief intersectionality
- Tools for caretakers
Outcomes:
- Participants should expect to expand their understanding of how grief and trauma intersect
- Participants will identify common symptoms of grief and trauma in children
- Participants will acquire best practices in approaching grief and trauma
- Participants will acquire a increased understanding of the short and long term implications of grief and trauma intersectionality
- Participants will acquire current research on trauma and grief intersectionality and how to equip caregivers
Dr. Tiyahri Wilson, PhD, LMHC
Clinical Psychologist/Director
Centered on Healing, LLC
Dr. Tiyahri Wilson, LMHC is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the proud mother of two daughters, one of which is a college Junior and the other a High School Senior. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Psychologist who currently holds undergraduate degrees in Human Services, A.A. and Child & Family Studies, B.S. and graduate degrees in Psychology, M.S. and Clinical Psychology, PhD. Dr. Wilson has nearly 20 years of mental health and higher education experience. As a Psychologist, she is the owner of Centered on Healing, LLC and has served as a community-based provider; provider of group therapy and is a mental health advocate and private practice clinician with specializations in grief, trauma, and identity. Dr. Wilson uses a holistic approach that is solution focused and client centered to educate, equip, and empower those seeking to increase wellness. Her motto, although somewhat antiquated, is that “it still takes a village.”
Dr. Wilson is an experienced higher education administrator and leader. Her expertise and training includes certifications in Title IX administration, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Student Affairs. Dr. Wilson believes in applying a holistic approach in service to students and practices implementing intentional strategies that both elevate and educate. She uses her skills as a Psychologist to help students increase their emotional intelligence with an emphasis on self-awareness and intrinsic motivation. Finally, Dr. Wilson uses her higher education experience to ultimately support, strategize and serve students to secure successful educational experiences from entry to exit and beyond. She strongly believes that healing happens one person at a time.
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