VP Academic, Canada
Dr. Jacqui Linder is a clinical psychologist and the Vice President Academic, Canada at City University. She specializes in the treatment of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and works extensively in the field of human trafficking. An internationally recognized expert, she has delivered presentations at the Canadian Police College, Interpol, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). For over 15 years, she has lectured on psychological trauma across Canada, the USA, France, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Hungary, the UK, Guyana, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Japan, Thailand, and Mexico. Her professional affiliations include the College of Alberta Psychologists, the Psychological Association of Alberta, the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the American Psychological Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the European Society for Trauma and Dissociation.
Research
I consider myself to be a lifelong learner with a passion for research. My doctoral dissertation examined the topic of soul loss in survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I am currently writing a book on the findings of my recent study on soul loss and heroism in survivors of human trafficking.
Teaching
I experience teaching as an exciting learning opportunity through which my students and I get to challenge our biases, play with new ideas, and develop new insights. I co-teach courses on psychological trauma as well as addiction in Edmonton, AB’s Master of Counselling Program.