Rise Up Conference

Dr. Allen Lipscomb
Dr. Allen Lipscomb
Psy.D, LCSW
California State University Northridge Social Work
Dr. Allen Lipscomb
Allen E. Lipscomb, PsyD, LCSW Professor of Social Work, Associate Chair, Director of MSW Online Program; and Director of Minority Male Mentoring (M3) and Student Success Allies (SSA) program at California State University Northridge in the Department of Social Work. Dr. Lipscomb is a clinical psychologist with the highest degree earned and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. Dr. Lipscomb received his doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) with a clinical emphasis in marriage, family and child psychotherapy from Ryokan College and his Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California. Upon completing his doctorate, he earned a certification in mixed-methods community-based research from the University of Michigan in the School of Social Work. In addition, Dr. Lipscomb studied diversity and inclusion practices within organizations through Cornell University, earning a certification from the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell. In 2022, Dr. Lipscomb earned a certification in Executive Public Leadership within organizations at Harvard University in the Kennedy School of Executive Education. Dr. Lipscomb specializes in providing anti-oppressive and inclusive mental health services to individuals, children, youth, and families of color. His areas of research are centered on the psychiatric epidemiology among racialized and marginalized individuals who have experienced trauma (i.e., complex trauma, traumatic-grief, and race-based trauma). Specifically, Dr. Lipscomb has conducted numerous qualitative research studies on racialized Black identified men across the Black/African Diaspora exploring their grief, loss, and complex-trauma experiences. His pedagogy is centered on cultural anti-oppressive and clinically responsive inclusive practices with communities of color. Dr. Lipscomb maintains a private practice; conducts local, national, and international trainings; is a DEIB consultant/coach, and keynote speaker. Dr. Lipscomb has numerous peer review journal articles that centers Black male grief experiences and has a published three books titled: Black Male Grief Reaction to Trauma: A Clinical Case Study of One Man's Treatment; and BRuH Approach to Therapy (BAT) and Other Related Services to Promote Healing of Traumatic Grief Among African American Men and Youth: A Clinical Practice Guide and Workbook: Honoring-Based Practice Approach. And finally, he has a workbook on providing therapeutic services to Black Boys who has experiences traumatic grief utilizing BRuH Approach Therapy.

SESSION OVERVIEW

Empowering Through Storytelling: Honoring Agency, Advocacy, and Autonomy
Description: In today's interconnected world, storytelling serves as a powerful tool for empowerment. Stories have the ability to honor individual agency, amplify advocacy efforts, and celebrate autonomy. This keynote presentation explores the transformative potential of storytelling in various contexts, ranging from personal narratives to organizational initiatives. Through engaging anecdotes, practical insights, and interactive discussions, participants will discover how storytelling can foster empowerment at both individual and collective levels. Goal: The goal of this keynote presentation is to inspire and equip participants with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of storytelling for empowerment. By examining the intersection of agency, advocacy, and autonomy within narratives, attendees will learn how to leverage storytelling as a catalyst for positive change in their personal and professional lives.