Dr. Grady has served in the helping profession for over 22 years, with her early work including 12 years conducting investigations on allegations of child abuse/neglect with the State of Missouri Children’s Division. In 2011 she went to grad school and obtained a master’s degree in counseling. Since then, she has worked in psychiatric emergency rooms, inpatient and outpatient units at psychiatric hospitals, grief support centers, and outpatient wellness clinics. Her most recent work includes owning and operating a private practice in the metro area of Kansas City. Dr. Grady specializes in grief and frequently provides therapy to those who are struggling with the loss of a loved one due to suicide, homicide, child death, and sudden death. She also serves as a consultant to local schools who have suffered the loss of students to suicide by providing presentations and tips on managing grief reactions. When she isn’t working with grief, Dr. Grady enjoys speaking at seminars designed to teach the helping professional how to recognize and cope with signs of stress and burnout. Much of her other work involves therapy with individuals on matters related to anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Dr. Grady is currently licensed in Kansas and Missouri, with national board certification and a certificate in Critical Incident Stress Response. Dr. Grady’s dissertation and doctoral research included analysis of youth suicide statistics and how connection with educators could reduce the incidence of suicide in young people. She speaks at school districts throughout the country to educate them on the warning signs and precipitating circumstances in the lives of suicidal youth, while also providing educators with practical strategies for reducing youth suicides within their local districts.
Presentation(s):
Youth Suicide: A Look at Before and After