Indrani Margolin

Dr. Indrani Margolin is a Professor in Social Work at the University of Northern British Columbia, with dual appointments in the Women's and Gender Studies graduate program and as a graduate supervisor in Health Sciences. Her work integrates ancient meditative practices with contemporary trauma recovery frameworks to advance holistic social work interventions.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning with specialization in Holistic & Aesthetic Education (Ontario Institute for Studies of Education, University of Toronto)
• Master of Social Work (Wilfrid Laurier University)
• BA Honours (University of Guelph)
• Registered Social Worker (RSW) designation

Dr. Margolin's research centers on spirituality as a catalyst for post-traumatic growth, particularly through Mahavakyam Meditation and arts-based methodologies. She investigates women's recovery from gender-based violence using creative dance and collage techniques, while developing trauma-informed classroom practices that cultivate resilience among social work students. Her feminist approach emphasizes intergenerational mentorship and the reclamation of spiritual wisdom in therapeutic contexts.

Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) meditation protocols for pandemic-era student wellness, (2) arts-based interventions for dating violence recovery, and (3) eco-spiritual frameworks for sustainable social work practice. These works consistently bridge ancient wisdom traditions with contemporary clinical challenges, particularly regarding women's mental health and systemic inequities.

Dr. Margolin has not listed any scientific awards in her current profile.

As a graduate supervisor in Health Sciences and Women's and Gender Studies, she has mentored students through UNBC's Northern FIRE initiative, though she currently indicates she is not accepting new graduate students. Her leadership extends to co-chairing the 12th International Conference on Spirituality & Social Work (Calgary, 2025), demonstrating institutional investment in her research vision without specific grant disclosures in the profile.

She actively contributes to the Northern Feminist Institute for Research and Evaluation (Northern FIRE) leadership team, which addresses gendered realities in Northern British Columbia through community-engaged research and advocacy.