The Institute Team - Our Staff Bios

Dr. Baranowsky accepted the position of Executive Director of the Traumatology Institute in Canada to offer training and in Traumatology. Eric Gentry brings a wealth of experience as a strong trainer and traumatologist in his position as Consulting Director for the Canadian site of the Traumatology Institute. He is the co-developer of much of the cutting edge training material at the institute.

It is our mandate to share our knowledge and experience and to provide the best in training and treatment. We are dedicated to helping individuals, families, and organizations who wish to recover from personal and professional crises, disasters or critical incidents. 

Anna B. Baranowsky, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Founder and director of Traumatology Institute (Canada), 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 Canadian Traumatic Stress Network and the Canadian Centre for Psycho-0ncology. 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 secondary traumatization, compassion fatigue, the ARP and therapeutic relationships (the Silencing Response).

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

Psychotherapy and Other Clinical Services

Dr. Baranowsky offers the following services at her Toronto, Ontario (Canada) based office:

  • Compassion Care Consulting
  • Trauma Assessment and Treatment 
  • Stress and Anxiety Management 
  • Pain Management 
  • Accelerated Recovery Program from Compassion Fatigue 
  • Health Psychology 
  • Couples Therapy 
  • Psychological Assessments 
  • Psychological Services for Depression and other Mental Health Difficulties 
  • Mental Health Assessments 
  • General Psychotherapy Services

J. Eric Gentry, Ph.D.

Mr. Gentry is a traumatologist with 20 years of clinical experience working with traumatized individuals, families and communities. He is a 3rd year doctoral student in Traumatology at Florida State University studying under Charles Figley, Ph.D. Mr. Gentry has published research and technical articles in the areas of trauma treatment, scale development, and Compassion Fatigue. He is the co-developer of the Accelerated Recovery Program for Compassion Fatigue. He lives in Tampa, Florida where he teaches at the University of South Florida.  He is the consulting director of the Traumatology Institute (Canada). He maintains a private clinical/consulting practice. He is also a published poet/songwriter and professional actor.

Our Services

Services are available in Toronto, Ontario, Canada & Tampa, Florida, USA. 

Training can be provided by request at any location.

For more information on services or fees, please Contact Us.