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Trauma Informed Care in Communities of Color

Alexis Young, CCTP, LCSW
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Summarize why trauma informed care delivery is important to patient care delivery at the micro, mezzo, and macro level

  • Identify at least two barriers for implementing trauma-informed care in communities of color.

  • Describe two best practices for implementing trauma-informed care in communities of color.

  • List at least two valid assessment tools to screen for trauma history in clients.

  • Identify at least two complementary interventions that are evidence-based practices to treat clients who have a trauma history.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to increase knowledge about trauma informed care practices and their effectiveness.

Description

Effective trauma-informed care practices correlate with improved client outcomes in clinical settings and improved culture in organizational settings. This workshop will explore the critical importance of implementing trauma informed care practices when working with communities of color. We will discuss the prevalence of trauma in communities of color, assess barriers to mental health treatment, and analyze how the unique principles of trauma informed care begin impacting client outcomes from the very beginning of service delivery.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Alexis Young, CCTP, LCSW
Alexis Young Alexis Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience serving children, adults, and families across state, federal, and nonprofit sectors. Her expertise includes crisis and trauma intervention, adjustment to chronic illness concerns, depression and anxiety management, and nonprofit program development. A proud graduate of Grambling State University, Alexis earned both her BSW and MSW and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner. In 2018, she founded Therapeutic Wellness Solutions, LLC, a practice dedicated to helping Gen Z, Millennial, and Gen X clients find healing through talk therapy and somatic practices. Beyond her clinical work, Alexis is deeply committed to mentoring and educating emerging and established mental health professionals, as well as individuals in public service roles. She has also contributed to statewide advocacy and policy. Alexis is a former governor-appointed member of the Louisiana Rehabilitation Council, where she served on the executive committee and chaired the Eligibility and Planning Committee, ensuring equitable access to vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities. She is also an active member of the Louisiana Assistive Technology Board and proud of three children.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Defining Wellness Centers, Inc.