Scholarly Presentations & Academic Engagement
Explore a growing portfolio of conference presentations, research posters, invited workshops, and scholarly contributions advancing trauma-informed practice, culturally responsive care, counselor wellness, community resilience, behavioral health, and systemic advocacy.
Scholarly Presentations & Engagements
2026
The Resilient Counselor: A Hierarchical Approach to Evolving Sustainable Wellness
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society
East Falls, Pennsylvania · Virtual
2026
Holistic Healing Through a Spiritual Lens
A Trauma-Informed Workshop Presented by Prosper & Grow, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2026
From System Misalignment to Survivorship: Centering Youth Voice Through Trauma-Informed Practices in Community Policing and Probation
Thomas Jefferson University Trauma Training (JTEN) Conference
East Falls, Pennsylvania
2026
Beyond Pathology: Reframing Hypervigilance Mechanisms to Adaptation for Functional Resilience
Thomas Jefferson University Trauma Training (JTEN) Conference
East Falls, Pennsylvania
2026
The Resilient Counselor: A Hierarchical Approach to Evolving Sustainable Wellness
Thomas Jefferson University Trauma Training (JTEN) Conference
East Falls, Pennsylvania
2026
From Fragment to Form
Thomas Jefferson University Trauma Training (JTEN) Conference
East Falls, Pennsylvania
2026
Help-Seeking Behaviors of Black Men
Thomas Jefferson University Trauma Training (JTEN) Conference
East Falls, Pennsylvania
2026
Intersectional Cycles: The Trauma Trap for Black Males in the Criminal Justice System
National Association of Black Counselors (NABC)
Dallas, Texas
2026
The Resilient Counselor: A Hierarchical Approach to Evolving Sustainable Wellness
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society
East Falls, Pennsylvania
2026
Professional Advocacy and Wellness for Counseling Students During Identity Development
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society
East Falls, Pennsylvania
2025
Intersectional Cycles: The Trauma Trap for Black Males in the Criminal Justice System
Thomas Jefferson University Trauma Training (JTEN) Conference
East Falls, Pennsylvania
2025
Intersectional Cycles: The Trauma Trap for Black Males in the Criminal Justice System
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) Annual Conference
Las Vegas, Nevada
2025
Intersectional Cycles: The Trauma Trap for Black Males in the Criminal Justice System
Greater Philadelphia Area Counseling Association Annual Conference (GPACA)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Scholarship Presented Across Professional Communities
Selected presentations, workshops, and research contributions have been shared through university, counseling, behavioral health, and professional organizations.
Chi Sigma IotaThomas Jefferson University / JTENProsper and Grow Mental Health SolutionsGreater Philadelphia Area Counseling AssociationAmerican Mental Health Counselors AssociationNational Association of Black Counselors
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pennsylvania Counseling AssociationCollaborate, Present & Advance Knowledge Together
Meaningful scholarship extends beyond the presentation itself. Through conferences, invited lectures, interdisciplinary research, university partnerships, professional development, and community initiatives, each engagement creates an opportunity to strengthen knowledge, practice, and systems of care.
Shakeara R. Abney welcomes invitations to present, collaborate, participate on panels, contribute to scholarly initiatives, and partner with organizations committed to meaningful and measurable change.