The Significance of Holidays, Anniversaries, and Other Triggers of Grief in the African-American Community
Grief is a universal response to a loss. However, there are unique and unshared losses that are faced by members of the African-American community. There are social, cultural, political, and historical factors that may influence the grieving process for African-Americans and often alienate this already underserved community in the mental health care system. Many grievers are unaware of the various factors that can trigger their grief journey.
In this webinar, we will provide an overview of grief, physical and symbolic losses, and how anniversaries, holidays, and other triggers impact African-Americans as they navigate loss.
Participants will be able to:
- Provide an overview of the grief process.
- Recognize physical and symbolic losses.
- Describe triggers of grief for the African-American community.
- Identify how to navigate resources to assist clients in navigating the grief journey
Ajita M. Robinson, PhD, NCC, LCPC-S
Dr. Ajita Robinson has a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in Spanish, and she went on to complete a Master of Arts (Research) in counseling and human development at Saint Louis University. Dr. Robinson initially moved to Washington D.C. to finish a degree in law but ultimately decided to pursue a doctorate in counselor education at the George Washington University. While obtaining her PhD, she completed a post-master’s certification in grief and loss and a fellowship in neurodevelopmental disabilities at Children’s National Medical Center.
Dr. Robinson has over 15 years of experience serving individuals, families, and communities. She specializes in creating safe environments where one can begin to heal from life’s hurts and live a fuller life. In addition to being the Founder and Clinical Director of Friends in Transition Counseling Services, a mental health practice located in Bethesda, Maryland, CEO of Dr. Ajita Robinson, a consulting agency where she serves as an income strategist for small business owners, and CEO of Mastering Insurance, LLC, a credentialing and billing agency, she is an assistant professor in the Counseling Department at Argosy University in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Robinson has traveled the country providing workshops, trainings, and consultations to a variety of audiences, including mental health professionals, families, educational institutions, communities impacted by crisis, students, and many more.
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