Embracing Healing: The Transformative Power of Trauma-Informed Care for Families

• By: Shanika Lavi Wilson, DSW, LCAS, LCSW North Carolina Central University
• April 16th, 2025
• adverse childhood experiences, child welfare, community, family, mental health, parenting, resilience, resources, Spring 2025 Issue, support, trauma screening, trauma-informed care
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In recent years, the field of child welfare has witnessed a significant shift towards trauma-informed care (TIC), recognizing the profound impact of adverse experiences on children and families. This approach is revolutionizing how we support families in healing and thriving after facing adversity....

Black Women and Suicide: The Silent Crisis and Its Aftermath on Families

• By: Shanika Lavi Wilson, DSW, LCAS, LCSW North Carolina Central University
• January 14th, 2025
• cultural stigma, culturally responsive care, grief, intergenerational trauma, mental health, racial trauma, suicide prevention, systemic change, Winter 2025 Issue
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Suicide among Black women is a heartbreaking and complex issue that has often been overlooked in public health discussions. Despite the cultural narratives of strength and resilience surrounding Black women, they face mental health challenges that are deeply rooted in historical and social...