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Lisa Henshaw is an Assistant Professor at Yeshiva University's Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She oversees the Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice and teaches courses on trauma, loss, and eating disorders in both traditional and DSW programs. Her career spans clinical practice in community mental health, adjunct teaching, and private practice.
- Bachelor's Degree (implied)
- Master's in Social Work
- Ph.D. in Social Work (Adelphi University, 2019)
Dr. Henshaw focuses on trauma-informed approaches in academic settings, secondary trauma among MSW students, racial and identity-based trauma, and qualitative research methods for marginalized populations. Her work intersects trauma theory with social justice frameworks, emphasizing ethical practice and coalition-building.
Her research explores trauma's manifestations through publications on higher education, group work, and multi-systemic perspectives. Current projects examine secondary trauma in MSW students related to pandemic experiences and field placements.
She previously led the Anti-Racism Committee (now Coalition) at Wurzweiler, integrating trauma-informed lenses into curricula and institutional practices. Her teaching spans clinical practice, psychosocial pathology, cultural diversity, and specialized trauma courses.
