Mekel Harris | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Dr. Mekel Harris, Ph.D., NCSP, PMH-C, a licensed psychologist/health service provider (HSP) (and CEO of Harris Psychological Services, LLC), currently serves in private practice, offering psychological evaluation and support on an individual basis. Further, she offers training/education, consultative, and supervisory services to several local organizations throughout the Memphis area. Pre- and post-doctorally trained at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Dr. Harris specializes in coping and adjustment to acute and chronic illness, grief and loss, and health-related trauma. Further, she holds an advanced certification in Advanced Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International (PSI). Throughout the past decade, Dr. Harris has presented at over 30 domestic and international conferences, focused on pediatric, family, and community health issues, including grief and loss. She is a TEDx speaker, blogger, magazine and podcast contributor, and author of a memoir, “Relaxing Into the Pain: My Journey Into Grief & Beyond.” In addition, Dr. Harris is the creator of the mini-course and e-book, The Grief Anatomy Toolkit, and Re-Imagining Life After Loss interactive course. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, traveling around the globe, and spending time with family, friends, and her feisty Beagle. Dr. Harris’ faith and relationships, coupled with real-life challenges, keep her tethered to what matters most in life.

Current position (1)

Licensed Psychologist/Health Service Provider

Harris Psychological Services, LLC

Degrees (3)

Ph.D. Clinical - School Psychology

University of Houston

2006 to 2009

M.A. Psychology

Houston Baptist University

1998 to 2001

B.A. Psychology

Baylor University

1992 to 1996

Presentations

Presentations (2)

Creating Space for Resilience & Post-Traumatic Growth

2020 was a year no one prepared for or expected; it was a year riddled with upheaval, disappointments, and frequent resets. At the same time, 2020 brought with it opportunities to explore new ways of connecting with others, working, and managing daily life. While none of us is responsible for the unfortunate happenings throughout the past year, we are duty-bound to not only lead others, but also ourselves, today and in the days ahead. The current presentation by Dr. Mekel Harris (Harris Psychological Services, LLC) seeks to examine what could be on the horizon in 2021 by reflecting on the past year and offering practical strategies to re-imagine life in the here-and-now.

Understanding Grief Within A Cultural Context

Cancer diagnosis brings with it an acute awareness of the possibility of death. As mental health professionals, we must grow deeper in our understanding of grief-related themes and interventions from a cultural perspective. 'Cultural humility' must be embedded in the lens through which we observe grief and subsequently intervene. Denying the reality of culturally-based grief perspectives can result in a host of costs to our relationships with patients and their families. Here is our primary question: what are practical tools we can utilize to help reduce potential costs of cultural oblivion?

Past talks (4)

Black Maternal Mortality & Mental Health

Virtual Panel Discussion

Online

May 15, 2021

Re-Imagining the Present

Corporate Workshop

Online

March 25, 2021

Perinatal Mental Health Matters

Virtual Church Presentation

Online