ABOUT DR JUDY MOENCH

Judy is a Registered Psychologist in Edmonton, Alberta working in private practice with children, adolescents, and adults. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta where she has worked with undergraduate and graduate students. Judy provides consultation to psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, and organizations in dealing with traumatic events including the Department of National Defense, Alberta Health Services (Occupational Stress Injury Clinic, Addictions and Mental Health, University of Alberta Hospital); United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Doctors without Borders (MSF); Fire and Police Services, as well as School Divisions. 

In terms of educational experience, she holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Alberta. Over the years, she has participated in trauma trainings in Canada, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. She hosts and facilitates trainings for psychologists, social workers, medical staff, and school staff locally, nationally, and internationally. Judy is a past member of the EMDR Council of Scholars, an internationally recognized group of researchers, published authors, and clinical experts from around the globe. She also served as the President of EMDR Canada, the professional organization dedicated to promoting, supporting, and advancing the practice of EMDR therapy in Canada. Judy currently coordinates the Disaster Response Network for the Psychologists Association of Alberta.

She has helped compile a manual for working with groups who have been involved in a recent traumatic event. The manual has been translated into many languages and is being used in different parts of the world. It is based on the work of Elan Shapiro. Judy is the Canadian trainer in these protocols. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Judy participated in developing the STEP protocol, an online EMDR self-care protocol aimed to decrease stress and increase coping.

Judy works towards creating a safe environment for clients, those she consults, and trainees in an instructional setting in order to facilitate the exploration of issues and assist others in moving towards their goals.