Lisa M. Brooks
Lecturer
Lisa has over 25 years experience working with children and families. Her practice background includes specialization in child welfare, child sexual trauma, interpersonal relationship violence and traumatic grief. She is a Nationally Certified Trauma-Focused Behavioral Therapist and a forensic interviewer. Lisa holds advanced training certificates in play and art therapy.
Education
BSW University of North Carolina at Wilmington
MSW University of South Carolina
Specialization in Teaching
Lisa teaches SWK 240, SWK 341, SWK 502 and SWK 503.
Community Engagement
Lisa is a frequent speaker on provider sustainability, trauma-informed care/workplaces and burnout prevention in our community and on the State/National level.
Honors & Awards
2013- New Hanover County Smart Start Children’s Champion Nominee, Wilmington, NC
2017- New Hanover County Smart Start Children’s Champion, Wilmington, NC
2018- Wilma Magazine, Woman to Watch Nominee in Public Service, Wilmington, NC