Dr. Natasha Wawrykow

Biography

Natasha Wawrykow is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria. She holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia and specializes in clinical psychology with a focus on lifespan development. Wawrykow's research interests include Indigenous Peoples' mental health, clinical counselling, and reconciliation efforts between Indigenous communities and psychology. She emphasizes collaborative, community-driven research, integrating Indigenous ways of healing into her clinical practice and teaching. Wawrykow's work highlights the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in psychological services, using narrative therapy techniques that resonate with Indigenous storytelling traditions. As an advocate for Indigenous rights, she works to promote reconciliation and improve the delivery of mental health services to Indigenous people. Wawrykow actively encourages her students to engage in research that centers Indigenous perspectives and fosters a deeper understanding of health as experienced by Indigenous communities.

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