Are you a conference speaker? Create your professional speaker profile today — free, always. Create my free profile
You're in edit mode — click any section's Edit button to update it PhotoProfile infoEmployerAboutTopicsProgramsPublicationsAccount
Z. Hamilton Avery

Z. Hamilton Avery

LCSW, BC-TMH, CMT, CYT-1,000, TIYT
USA
100+ talks given10+ years experience

About

Z. Hamilton Avery, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, educator, speaker, and former first responder with more than 15 years of experience across mental health, healthcare, crisis services, emergency communications, and community-based care. His professional background includes mobile crisis response, 911 emergency communications, integrated healthcare, hospice, community mental health, and outpatient practice. Z speaks and teaches on mental health, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, trauma, stress and burnout, resilience, communication, mindfulness, and practical strategies for supporting people during periods of acute distress. His educational approach translates behavioral health research and clinical concepts into accessible, practical tools for professionals working in high-stress and helping environments.

Speaking Topics

Psychiatric EmergenciesPain ManagementCommunity ParamedicineMobile Integrated HealthCommunications & DispatchEMS EducationCME DevelopmentJust Culture & DebriefingFirst Responder Mental HealthPTSD & ResilienceSuicide PreventionSleep & FatigueEvidence-Based PracticeEMS Literature ReviewClinical ResilienceCompassionate CareContinuing EducationCrisis InterventionCurriculum DevelopmentDeath NotificationsDebriefingGoal SettingHealthcare CommunicationHuman-centred CareIdentity After AdversityInstructional DesignMental HealthMental WellnessMoral InjuryOnline LearningProvider WellnessResponder Mental Health

Education

Master of Social Work
Northeastern State University
2023