SHAKEARA R. ABNEY · CONFERENCE ARCHIVE

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Conference presentations, trauma-informed workshops, research, and professional engagements organized for an engaging visual experience.

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ONE TOPIC · THREE CONFERENCE APPEARANCES

The Resilient Counselor

A Hierarchical Approach to Evolving Sustainable Wellness

MARCH 2026

CSI Conference

In-person presentation in East Falls, Philadelphia

Conference Presentation

OCTOBER 2026

CSI Virtual Invitation

Virtual invited presentation

Virtual Conference Presentation

JULY 29, 2026 · PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

JTEN 2026

9th Annual Philadelphia Trauma Training Conference

01The Resilient CounselorA Hierarchical Approach to Evolving Sustainable Wellness 02From System Misalignment to SurvivorshipCentering Youth Voice Through Trauma-Informed Practice 03Beyond PathologyReframing Hypervigilance for Functional Resilience 04Fragments into FormTransforming Trauma Through Symbol, Space, and Story 05Attitudes Toward Help-Seeking in Black MenOne Research Poster Presentation
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PRESENTATION · COUNSELOR WELLNESS

The Resilient Counselor

A Hierarchical Approach to Evolving Sustainable Wellness

JTEN Speaker Graphics

The Resilient Counselor highly attended session graphic The Resilient Counselor speaker graphic alternate The Resilient Counselor conference graphic The Resilient Counselor conference graphic alternate
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INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION · YOUTH VOICE

From System Misalignment to Survivorship

Centering Youth Voice Through Trauma-Informed Practices in Community Policing and Probation

System Misalignment to Survivorship audience activity Participant response during survivorship session Interactive trauma conference learning activity Audience reflection during survivorship presentation
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TRAUMA-INFORMED PRESENTATION

Beyond Pathology

Reframing Hypervigilance Mechanisms to Adaptation for Functional Resilience

Beyond Pathology presentation activity Participant reflection during Beyond Pathology Trauma conference participant response Live reflection at Beyond Pathology session
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EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP · CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Fragments into Form

Transforming Trauma Through Symbol, Space, and Story

Fragments into Form trauma workshop Creative expression during Fragments into Form Workshop participants creating trauma-informed art Narrative integration activity at trauma workshop
ONE RESEARCH POSTER
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RESEARCH · MENTAL HEALTH · HELP-SEEKING

Attitudes Toward Help-Seeking in Black Men

One research poster presented through three photographs of the same poster session.

Attitudes Toward Help-Seeking in Black Men research poster presentation
Shakeara Abney with colleagues at the same research poster session Conference attendees at the same help-seeking research poster

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JTEN 2026 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Professional Connections

Shared learning and professional networking with colleagues and attendees.

Professional conference connection with colleagues JTEN conference networking photograph JTEN conference highlight with attendees

ONE TOPIC · THREE CONFERENCES

Intersectional Cycles:
The Trauma Trap

The Trauma Trap for Black Males in the Criminal Justice System

APRIL 2026 · DALLAS, TEXAS

NABC Conference

National Association for Black Counselors

Conference Poster

NABC Intersectional Cycles conference poster

Conference Gallery

NABC conference presentation Trauma Trap conference engagement at NABC Audience at Intersectional Cycles presentation NABC Trauma Trap presentation highlight

JULY 2025 · EAST FALLS, PHILADELPHIA

JTEN 2025

Philadelphia Trauma Training Conference

Shakeara Abney presenting The Trauma Trap at JTEN JTEN Trauma Trap presentation Audience during Trauma Trap presentation Trauma Trap presentation slide and speaker JTEN conference presentation moment Audience engagement at Trauma Trap session Intersectional Cycles conference presentation Trauma training presentation highlight Conference speaker presentation at JTEN JTEN conference learning session Trauma Trap conference discussion Closing moment from Trauma Trap presentation

JUNE 2025 · LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

AMHCA Annual Conference

American Mental Health Counselors Association

Posters & Presentation Graphics

AMHCA Trauma Trap presentation graphic AMHCA speaker presentation graphic Intersectional Cycles conference poster Trauma Trap conference graphic AMHCA presentation announcement

Conference Gallery

AMHCA conference presentation photograph AMHCA presentation photograph alternate Professional conference engagement at AMHCA AMHCA professional engagement alternate Trauma Trap conference session at AMHCA AMHCA conference highlight

CSI CONFERENCE · MARCH 2026 · EAST FALLS, PHILADELPHIA

CSI March 2026

Two professional presentations focused on counselor wellness, reflective development, and sustainable professional identity.

AWE

REFLECTIVE DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION

The Reflective AWE ARC

CSI Conference presentation · March 2026

Conference Presentation