Catherine Phillips

Catherine Phillips is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Lakehead University. Her research centers on Reflexive Practice, Epistemology, and innovative Narrative and Visual Research Methods in social work contexts.

• Education: PhD from the University of Toronto

Her recent publications explore intersections of digital technology and social work, including impacts of social media on therapeutic boundaries, regulatory practices in child welfare, and embodied methodologies. She has contributed to journals such as Qualitative Social Work, Child & Family Social Work, and Journal of Medical Humanities.

Phillips collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including Lakehead University's School of Nursing, on initiatives like the Virtual Patient Journey Conference. She addresses themes of vulnerability, aging, and ethical care in healthcare settings.