About
Kelly Mandarino is a Lecturer at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW), University of Toronto, where she has been teaching since 2013. She previously taught in the MSW program at Smith College from 2011 to 2015. Her academic and professional background is deeply rooted in clinical social work, with over 18 years of experience in direct practice, supervision, and education.
Education:
- PhD, Smith College
- MSW, University of Toronto
- BSW, McGill University
- BA, University of Guelph
Her research and teaching focus on clinical practice, theoretical modalities, and foundational social work knowledge. Key areas of interest include high conflict separation and divorce, transitional age youth, cyberbullying, trauma, attachment, and doctoral mentoring. She integrates diverse therapeutic approaches such as contemporary psychodynamic practice, EFT, CBT, narrative, and solution-focused therapy into both her clinical and educational work.
Though no peer-reviewed publications are listed, her scholarly engagement is evident through conference and agency presentations on stress, anxiety, trauma, and attachment. She has also contributed to the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practices like the Triple P parenting program.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards mentioned in the text.
Dr. Mandarino has extensive experience in student supervision and professional consultation. She has supervised MSW students, mentored doctoral candidates, facilitated clinical qualifying exam seminars, and provided clinical consultation to social workers through her private practice. She does not appear to lead a formal lab or research institute but contributes to practice-based learning through simulation and field instruction.
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