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Ainsley Jenicek is an Assistant Professor at McGill University's School of Social Work, combining academic and clinical expertise in family therapy and mental health. Her research focuses on chosen families and marginalized relationships, advocating for inclusive clinical practices. She teaches courses on Couple Therapy, Family Assessment, and Ethics in Therapy.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, 2007 – McGill University
- Master of Arts (Media Studies), 2009 – Concordia University
- Master of Social Work, 2014 – McGill University
- Master of Science (Couple and Family Therapy), 2015 – McGill University
- PhD Candidate – McGill University School of Social Work
Research Interests: Jenicek explores fictive kinship, voluntary kinship, and clinical support for non-biological family structures. Her work integrates trauma-informed practices, somatic experiencing (as a certified SEP), and psychoanalytic approaches. She emphasizes culturally responsive therapy for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and migrant communities.
Professional Contributions: She contributed to Quebec’s Référentiels for Couple and Family Therapists as a steering committee member. Her clinical experience includes youth psychiatry at Jewish General Hospital and private practice, focusing on suicide prevention, depression, and intergenerational trauma.
Grants & Labs: No specific grants listed, though her research aligns with clinical training and policy development in family therapy. Active in the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux (OTSTCFQ).
