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Forward2025 Bereavement Conference: Soul Survivors: Tending to the Aftermath of Homicide for Black Communities
Presentation Summary
This presentation elucidates the structural disproportionate reality of homicide victimization for Black people by highlighting the root causes and consequences of experiencing chronic cumulative Black death. This presentation invites participants to engage in embracing a fundamental paradigm shift in the way we think, define, assess, and respond to death, dying and bereavement for Black survivors of homicide victims. This keynote is designed to not only inform but also inspire researchers, policymakers, and practitioners on pathways for understanding the ways we should support and provide services to Black survivors of homicide victims.
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed for professionals and lay persons involved in the care of the dying and bereaved, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors, chaplains/clergy, hospice workers, allied health professionals, funeral directors, and volunteers.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the attendee should be able to:
- Examine beliefs and perspectives related to the experience of homicide for Black communities
- Explore the manifestation of the deprivation of grief and bereavement as a result of homicide for Black communities
- Present the process of identifying and engaging in coping strategies for Black survivors of homicide victims in the United States
- Provide culturally responsive approaches to practice related to the provision of grief and bereavement services for Black survivors of homicide victims
Friday, September 26, 2025 | ||
8:45 - 9:05 AM | Registration and Continental Breakfast | Musical entertainment/Kenneth Sewell, PhD |
9:05 - 9:15AM | Welcome and Introductory Remarks | Louis Gamino, PhD, ABPP, FT Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor Scott & White Health Radha Kambhampati Psychiatry Department Chair, Baylor Scott & White Health |
9:15 - 10:45 AM | Soul Survivors: Tending to the Aftermath of Homicide for Black Communities | Professor, University of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work Endowed Chair in Social Work in the Global Community Founder & Director of the Centre for Research & Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The CRIB) |
10:45 - 11:00 AM | Break | |
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | The Journey of Suicide Grief |
Rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanu El, Cleveland, Ohio (35 years) Fellow in Thanatology (FT) by the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) |
12:30 - 1:15 PM | Lunch (Special Presentation) | Kenneth W. Sewell, PhD Vice President for Research, Oklahoma State University |
1:15 - 2:45 PM | When a Counselor Grieves: Balancing Boundaries and Self-disclosure | Adjunct Instructor: Department of Applied Psychology NYU & Grief Therapist and Thanatologist in Private Practice |
2:45 - 3:00 PM | Break | |
3:00 - 4:30 PM | Using the Empty Chair Technique with Bereaved Parents: A Case Study | Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor Scott & White Health Program Director: Baylor Scott & White Biennial BSWH Conferences Director: Division of Psychology, Baylor Scott & White Health Past President (2018-2019), Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) |
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Tanya L. Sharpe, MSW, PhD
Professor, University of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
Endowed Chair in Social Work in the Global Community
Founder & Director of the Centre for Research & Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The CRIB)
References:
Sharpe, T. L. (2015). Understanding the sociocultural context of coping for African American family members of homicide victims: A conceptual model. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 16(1), 48–59. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524838013515760
Sharpe, T. L., Bailey, A., & Richardson, M.A.* (2024). From susceptibility to immunity: The pandemic of homicide grief. Homicide Studies, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1177/10887679241275652
Sharpe, T. L., Iwamoto, D. K., Lee, K. A., & Anderson, J. M. (2023). Development and validation of the Inventory of Stress and Coping for African American Survivors of Homicide Victims. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 15(5), 791–799. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001246
The A. Webb Roberts Center of Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians - The A. Webb Roberts Center of Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Social Work - This program has been screened and determined to be related to the practice of social work to the best of our ability. The Behavioral Health Executive Council will make the final determination as to whether the activity claimed by the licensee is directly related to the practice of social work.
Psychologists - The A. Webb Roberts Center of Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The A. Webb Roberts Center of Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health maintains responsibility for this program its content. This program provides up to 6 CE credits. Credit is based on a session by session basis.
Licensed Professional Counselors - This program has been screened and determined to be related to the practice of LPC to the best of our ability. The Council shall make the determination as to whether the activity claimed by the licensee is directly related to the practice of licensed professional counselors. This program provides up to 6 CE credits.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists - This program has been screened and determined to be related to the practice of LMFT to the best of our ability. The Council shall make the determination as to whether the activity claimed by the licensee is directly related to the practice of marriage and family therapy. This program provides up to 6 CE credits.
Chaplains - Association of Professional Chaplains states the credit recognized by approved provides, eg. Continuing Medical Education, can be counted for continuing education credit for chaplains. This will provide 6 Category 1 credits.
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 1.50 American Psychological AssociationThe A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- 1.50 Attendance
REGISTRATION FEE: $200
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Refunds (less $50 administrative fee) will be provided to registrants who cancel their registration two weeks prior to the course if cancellation by registrant becomes necessary. Refunds will be processed in the same form of payment as registration was received.
Right to Cancel or Postpone
Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event that BSWH must cancel or postpone this course, the registration fee will be fully refunded. BSWH is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline, travel or lodging agencies.
Special needs:
Please notify CME Department in writing of any special needs/accommodations during registration or at least two weeks prior to conference date by emailing: [email protected]