Krysten P. Blackshear, DSW, MSW, LCSW

Assistant Professor

Education

D.S.W., Capella University
M.S.W., Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Psychology, University of North Texas

Experience

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness- Houston, Texas
Prairie View A&M University; Assistant Professor- Prairie View, Texas
University of Kentucky; Adjunct Professor- Kentucky
Paradigm Northwest Skilled Nursing Facility- Houston, Texas
AIDS Foundation Houston- Houston, Texas
Lotus Hospice- Houston, Texas

Biography

Dr. Krysten P. Blackshear is a Houston, Texas–based social work educator and clinician with a Doctor of Social Work from Capella University, a Master of Social Work from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas. Her professional background includes hospice care, medical case management, community mental health, clinical practice, and social work education across BSW, MSW, and DSW programs. Her research interests include cultural humility, the integration of faith and clinical practice, and faith-informed approaches to grief and loss. In her free time, Dr. Krysten enjoys crawfish, football, and teaching youth and young adults about Jesus.

Publications & Presentations

Co- Researcher- 2014 Eastern HIV/ AIDS Administrative Service Area Comprehensive Needs Assessment Report
Trauma-Informed Care Training for the City of Houston staff
Essentials of Case Management 6 Week Training at AIDS Foundation Houston
Doctoral Capstone: Understanding Social Workers’ Perception of Cultural Humility
Reclaiming Your Confidence in Relationships Summit

- Understanding Relationships & Core Beliefs

Crisis Management & De-escalation Training

- Presentation during a General Body Meeting at Allies in Hope

Thriving as a Social Worker

- Presentation to Prairie View A&M University’s BSW program

Cultural Humility Training

- Presentation to Primary Care Providers at Avenue 360

Behavioral Health Strategies to Support Patients with Diabetes & Dental Appointments

- Presentation at the National Network for Oral Health Access meeting
Trauma-Informed Care & Housing
- Presentation at the Mental Health Awareness Summit for the Houston Apartment Association