10/17/24 Grand Rounds

Gary Bailey, DHL, MSW, ACSW
Professor and MSW Program Director, School of Social Work, Simmons
University’s Ifill College; Professor of Practice, Simmons University, School of
Nursing and Health Sciences; Institute Fellow, Simmons Center for Inclusive
Leadership; Faculty Fellow, The Simmons University Stephen D. London
Center for Community Engagement; Faculty Affiliate, Center for Primary
Care-Harvard Medical School

Many individuals of color have not only experienced violence and discrimination at the interpersonal level, but also live in communities that are alive with symptoms of trauma, and as a result have an increased likelihood of developing health related problems because of this exposure. Physical violence, or threat of violence leads to trauma, which contributes to poorer health outcomes for those individuals who are impacted. The impact of primary and secondary trauma has been correlated with many medical conditions.

The stark reality of hate in America appears to disproportionally impact individuals who have been historically discriminated against and who have been generationally disenfranchised. Individuals who are a part of these communities deserve access to safe and affirming places to get much needed physical and emotional care. Dr. Bailey’s presentation will explore the intersection of trauma and racism that are experienced by individuals across the life span.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the impact of racism and oppression in your practice.

2. Develop increased understanding of racism and discrimination, and the impact that racialized violence has as a form of primary and secondary trauma.

3. Describe the role that an understanding of the concepts of intersectionality, race, gender identity and sexual identity can have in the delivery of effective trauma informed care.