Dr. Anna B. Baranowsky, Ph.D., C.Psych, is the CEO of the Traumatology Institute (Canada) and is a psychologist who works with trauma survivors in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Baranowsky?s guiding principle has been the development of service to meet the needs of trauma survivors, their families, friends and organizations, and professionals seeking personal care and training to advance their knowledge in the field.
Dr. Baranowsky 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 and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and is recognized by The National Center for Crisis Management. Her accomplishments include the co-development of the Accelerated Recovery Program (ARP) for Compassion Fatigue and the Traumatology Institute Training Curriculum; International presentations on the ARP, trauma assessment, treatment and interventions. She has published in the area of secondary traumatization, compassion fatigue, the ARP and therapeutic relationships (the Silencing Response).
She is also the author of the best seller Trauma Practice: Tools for Stabilization & Recovery (2010, 2nd Ed., Baranowsky, Gentry and Schultz). Her newest book 'What is PTSD: 3 Steps for Healing Trauma' (Baranowsky & Lauer, 2012) is a self-help book that has received excellent reviews from both trauma survivors and the professionals who serve them. Recovery Now TRAUMA, is an Audio CD and downloadable MP3 series which includes self-help audio materials on Trauma.
The 'Trauma Treatment Online Program' at www.whatisptsd.com was developed to help trauma survivors looking for self-help steps to follow between sessions with their therapist or on their own either while waiting to meet a trauma therapist or as a first step in their recovery. The 30 Day Stabilization video program (part of the trauma treatment online program) is receiving excellent feedback from trauma survivors using the system.
Dr. Baranowsky has created an internationally recognized series of training programs (both e-learning and online https://www.ticlearn.com) leading to designations in Compassion Fatigue; Early Intervention Field Trauma; Clinical Traumatology; and Community & Workplace Traumatology. More information about these courses can be found here.
Dr. Baranowsky works with individuals, couples, small businesses and organizations to alleviate emotional distress, reduce blocks to one?s potential and enhance feelings of wellness.