• CEO and President, Traumatology Institute (Canada)

Dr. Baranowsky is the founder and director of Traumatology
Institute (Canada). She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the
University of Ottawa. She is a Green Cross Scholar, Registered Traumatologist
and Trainer. She serves on the board of directors of the Academy of
Traumatology Commission on Certification & Accreditation.. Her
accomplishments include the co-development of the Accelerated Recovery Program
(ARP) for Compassion Fatigue; International presentations on the ARP, trauma
assessment, treatment and interventions. She has published in the area of
compassion fatigue and trauma recovery.

She works with individuals, couples, small businesses and organizations to
alleviate emotional distress, reduce blocks to potential and enhance feelings
of wellness.

WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINAR TOPICS AND DESCRIPTIONS

Early Intervention Field Traumatologist (1001 or 101):
First responders (e.g., fire/rescue, emergency medical services, law
enforcement, etc.) as well as mental health and health care professionals will
benefit from this comprehensive course. To receive this designation, TI-101 is
an entry-level program. No pre-requisites.

Community & Workplace Traumatologist:
Designed for professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteers who work with
trauma survivors or trauma-related issues or individuals who wish to gain
skills to do so. The courses in this stream will enhance the skills development
for activities where contact with individuals or groups who have been directly
exposed to trauma occur. No special requirements or degrees are necessary for
this entry-level training stream. Successful completion of the following
courses (or equivalencies) is required: TI-101 - 107 for certificate.

Compassion Fatigue Resiliency & Recovery - Educator:
An intensive one-day resiliency enhancement program developed for those working
with seriously ill, injured or traumatized/troubled people. This program was
designed in workshop format to be both didactic and experiential

Compassion Fatigue Specialist - Therapist:
Designed for mental health care professionals with a minimum of a master's
degree. Based on the Accelerated Recovery Program (ARP) for Compassion Fatigue,
this program trains professionals to offer the unique 5-session individual care
ARP model to those directly impacted as a result of their work with
traumatized/troubled clients.

Clinical Traumatologist:
Designed for health care professionals who have a minimum of a Master's degree
completed or in progress related to the clinical or counseling field. Successful
completion of the following courses (or equivalencies) is required: TI-1001,
202 - 207 for certificate.

TI-101: Early Intervention Field Traumatology (1-day intensive)

TI-102: Trauma Referral Sources and Community Resources

TI-103: Standards of Trauma Care: Attachment, Systems & Context

TI-104: Tools for Trauma: A Multidimensional Approach

TI-105: Group Approaches for Community Trauma Survivors

TI-106: Group Supervision in Community Traumatology

TI-107: Compassion Fatigue Resiliency & Recovery (Educator Designation)

TI-1001: Early Intervention Field Traumatology (4 day)

TI-202: Overview of Trauma Assessment & Interventions

TI-203: Standards of Trauma Care: Attachment, Systems & Context

REVIEWS

"The quality of the course was obvious even as it was launched. This is on the
cusp of innovation and is applicable in a wide array of arenas."
- Rick Ritter, LCSW, CT; President, Green Cross Projects

"Excellent opportunity not just to come out of compassion fatigue, but to enter
a transformative process."
- Carlos Velazquez-Garcia, MA, MATS; Clinical Psychologist, San Juan, Puerto
Rico

"Wow, what a different way of looking at compassion fatigue; as a positive
catalyst for change and improvement in ones life, rather than an end or
destructive force."
- Libby Royer, LCSW, Road to Recovery

"I think this program is a must for all professionals working in a trauma
setting whether medical, mental health or emergency services."
- Ronald D. Davenport, LPC, CEAP; FBI, Reg. EAP Mgr.

"[Trauma Practice] both addresses what we know today at a theoretical level
and, equally importantly, explains clinical methods in the context of treatment
... [It] offers a comprehensive guide for clinicians working with the traumatized
... also an excellent resource for trainers, teachers, and educators of trauma
practitioners."
- Charles R. Figley, PhD, Florida State University, Traumatology Institute,
Tallahassee, FL

PAST ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTATIONS, TRAINING AND INTERVIEWS

Brant Children's Aid Society Brant, Ontario

Brockville Psychiatric Hospital, Elmgrove Service Brockville, Ontario

Burlington Counselling & Family Services Burlington, Ontario

Canadian Forces Medical Group Headquarters, Department of Medical Policy Social
Work Program Ottawa

Canadian Red Cross, Ontario Region Ottawa, Ontario

Caregivers Institute Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dilico-Ojibway Child & Family Services Thunder Bay, Ontario

Dorothy Ley Hospice, Trillium Health Centre Etobicoke, Ontario

Hincks Dellcrest – Training Program Toronto, Ontario

Lakehead University, Northern Education Centre for Aging & Health Thunder
Bay, Ontario

London Health Sciences Center, Psychology Department London, Ontario

Nishnawbe-Aski Nation, Crisis Team Thunder Bay, Ontario

Nova Scotia Critical Incident Stress Management Network Halifax, Nova Scotia

Office of the Chief Coroner Toronto, Ontario

Ontario Literacy Coalition Toronto, Ontario

Ontario Psychological Association Toronto, Ontario

Orion Health – Vancouver Pain Clinic Vancouver, B.C.

Ottawa Police Victim Services Ottawa, Ontario

Oshwegan Six Nations Council, Social Development Program Oshwegan, Ontario

Sunnybrooke & Women's College Health Sciences Centre

Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care
& Treatment Centers

Thunder Bay Sexual Assault Counselling & Crisis Centre Thunder Bay, Ontario

Transport Safety Board of Canada Richmond Hill, Ontario

University of Ottawa, GAP-Health Research Team, Institute of Population Health
Ottawa, Ontario

University of South Florida, International Traumatology Institute, Educational
Outreach Tampa, Florida

University of Toronto, Student Crisis Response Program Toronto, Ontario

Ward's Funeral Homes, Continuing Care Toronto, Ontario