Dr. Jennifer Short
Ph.D., Registered Psychologist
Dr. Jennifer Short is a Registered Psychologist specializing in clinical and forensic psychology since 2008. Dr. Short is able to evaluate mental health functioning including personality, cognitive, mood, behavioral, and adaptive skills in psycho-legal and clinical contexts.
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With over 15 years of assessment experience in Ontario and Alberta, Dr. Short has provided support for operational stress injuries, wellness evaluations, and personal injury related to Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA). Her forensic work includes law enforcement recruitment, offender risk profiling, and interviewing for treatment progress and recidivism.
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Throughout her career, she has provided adults with psychological assessment, treatment planning, therapy, consultation, and training. She has extensive experience working with trauma and first responders.
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As a wellness and organizational psychology expert, she develops and conducts workshops for first-responders and emergency response volunteers on topics such as resilience, compassion fatigue, psychological wellness, and critical incident response.
Her current practice is dedicated to adult psychological assessments and providing professional training.
About my practice
Psychological Assessment
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I​ focus on providing psychological assessments focusing on personality testing, diagnosis, and psychological injury through both psycho-legal and private referrals. My process provides thorough evaluations of the client's experiences, cognitions, and personality. I work with lawyers (criminal and civil) and adults to meet their specific assessment needs.
Trauma Informed
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I practice from a trauma-informed lens, recognizing that many people experience trauma at some point in their lives. This approach recognizes the impact of trauma, emphasizes the creation of safety, and creates opportunities for people build upon their strengths.
First Responders
I have worked with first responders in various capacities since 2006 and teach a Psychology of Policing course at MacEwan University. This provides a thorough understanding of the experiences and challenges of people working in these professions, as well as knowledge regarding their unique workplace cultures.
Credentials
Dr. Short's education includes:
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Ph.D. in Psychology (with distinction), Capella University
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Masters of Science in Psychology, University of Calgary
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (first-class honours), University of Calgary
Dr. Short is a member in good standing of the following professional organizations:
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College of Alberta Psychologists
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Canadian Psychological Association
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Joint Knowledge Subcommittee for the Mental Health Collaborative Tables for Public Safety Personnel in Ontario