Anna B. Baranowsky is a Canadian Clinical
Psychologist
A psychologist is a professional who practices psychology and studies mental states, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior. Their work often involves the experimentation, observation, and interpretation of how indi ...
and the founder and CEO of the Traumatology Institute (TI). She works with trauma survivors and those with
posttraumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental and behavioral disorder that can develop because of exposure to a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, warfare, traffic collisions, child abuse, domestic violence, or other threats on ...
(PTSD) on
post-traumatic growth Post-traumatic refers to conditions following a physical trauma, i.e. an injury or damage caused by physical harm, or a psychological trauma:
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and recovery. Baranowsky also assists organizations and professionals who help trauma survivors. The mandate of the Traumatology Institute is to raise awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress and trauma informed care options.
Career
Baranowsky founded the Traumatology Institute in 1998. The Traumatology Institute offers comprehensive trauma training and mental health care services with a specialization in
Post-Traumatic Stress
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental and behavioral disorder that can develop because of exposure to a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, warfare, traffic collisions, child abuse, domestic violence, or other threats on a ...
. The TI provides bot
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She serves on the board of directors of the Academy of Traumatology and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress through th
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She has published in the area of
Post-Traumatic Stress
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental and behavioral disorder that can develop because of exposure to a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, warfare, traffic collisions, child abuse, domestic violence, or other threats on a ...
,
compassion fatigue
Compassion fatigue is a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others, often described as the negative cost of caring. It is sometimes referred to as seconda ...
, and therapeutic relationships (the Silencing Response).
Baranowsky is also the author of ''Trauma Practice: Tools for Stabilization & Recovery'' (2015, 3rd Ed., Baranowsky & Gentry) and ''What is PTSD? 3 Steps to Healing Trauma'' (2012, Baranowsky & Lauer), a 2013 International Book Award finalist (Health category).
"The 2013 International Book Awards"
''International Book Awards''. Retrieved 2015-12-08.
She is recognized by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, is a Green Cross Scholar, Registered Traumatologist and Trainer.
Background
Baranowsky received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa.
She was named as one of the Top 20 Women in Defense World (Canadian Military) by Esprit de Corps (magazine)
''Esprit de Corps'' is a Canadian military magazine operating out of Ottawa, Ontario, by publisher and former soldier Scott Taylor. The magazine reports on Canada and international military issues, politics, military history and current events. ...
in March 2016.
Traumatology Institute (Canada)
The Traumatology Institute (Canada)
The Traumatology Institute (Canada) is an international mental health consulting and training organization focused on after trauma care located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The mandate of the Traumatology Institute is to raise awareness about Post ...
was established in 1998 following intensive course development at Florida State University in 1997 with traumatologists Anna B. Baranowsky, J. Eric Gentry, Charles Figley
Charles Figley is an American university professor in the fields of psychology, family therapy, psychoneuroimmunology family studies, social work, traumatology, and mental health. He is the Paul Henry Kurzweg, MD Distinguished Chair in Disaster ...
, and Kathleen Dunning.
References
External links
Dr. Anna Baranowsky
Dr. Anna Baranowsky
YouTube channel
Traumatology Institute
What is PTSD?
What is PTSD?
YouTube channel
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Living people
Canadian psychologists
Canadian women in business
Traumatologists
University of Ottawa alumni
Year of birth missing (living people)
Place of birth missing (living people)