Jennifer Kaplan

Hi, I’m Jennifer Kaplan, a Toronto-based Social Worker with over 30 years of private practice experience. I’m currently pursuing a doctoral degree at Yorkville University, focusing my thesis on The Emotional Concussion. After graduating from Columbia University’s School of Social Work, I centered my research on resilience—a theme that continues to inspire my work today.

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I’m a certified EMDR practitioner following Francine Shapiro’s original protocol and a member of EMDRIA, where I volunteer for humanitarian efforts. I’m also certified in Stephen Porges’s Polyvagal Theory and developed my own emotional resilience protocol, I Am Here.

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Licensed in both New York and Canada, I specialize in trauma recovery, focusing on the lasting effects of violence. Mentorship is a passion of mine, and I’m dedicated to developing skilled trauma therapists. I also analyze dreams through my podcast, Dreamwork by Jennifer Kaplan™, sharing my expertise with a wider audience. Outside of work, my greatest joy comes from my two adult children, who inspire me every day.