Rosemary C. Reilly

Profile of Dr. Rosemary C. Reilly

Dr. Rosemary C. Reilly is a Full Professor in the Department of Applied Human Sciences at Concordia University, Montreal. She holds affiliate memberships at the Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling and the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology. Her academic journey began with a BA in Child and Abnormal Psychology (McGill), followed by an MEd and PhD in Educational Psychology (McGill), and a Certificate in Family Life Education (Concordia).

Research Focus

Her work centers on trauma’s societal impact, arts-based methodologies, qualitative research, and contemplative practices in education. Key themes include post-traumatic growth, collaborative creativity, and transformative learning. She actively engages communities through art therapy initiatives, exhibitions, and research-based theater.

Publications & Recognition

Reilly has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, including works on trauma-informed pedagogy and art therapy. Her awards include the President’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2017) and the CCFE Emeritus status (2011). She has led grants totaling over $150,000, focusing on community resilience and arts-based interventions.

Teaching & Service

She teaches courses like AHSC 620 (Individual Learning and Change) and AHSC 698 (Masters Project). As a former Interim Academic Director of Concordia’s Centre for Teaching and Learning (2014), she championed pedagogical innovation. She also serves as a peer reviewer for international journals and conferences.

Artistic Contributions

Her arts-informed projects include curated exhibitions on hope, love, and adversity in cancer care, and the play *The Murder Next Door*, addressing community grief through theater.