Anne Walsh

Dr. Anne Walsh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Lakehead University since August 2007. Her interdisciplinary work bridges social work with creative and philosophical practices.

• Education: PhD from University of Toronto; MSW, BA (Psychology), and BSW from McMaster University

Research Interests focus on:

• Intersection of art and social work practice
• Role of spirituality in social work
• Child welfare systems and their psychological impact on professionals
• Support systems for unpaid caregivers of elderly populations
• Preservation of social work core values amidst professionalization pressures

Her cross-cutting interests include depth psychology, phenomenology of the body, and therapeutic applications of humor, music (piano/choral), and outdoor activities like hiking.