About Me
Dr. Jennifer (Jen) Scarborough is an experienced social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). As one of only six certified Family Based Treatment therapists in Canada, Jen's unique expertise brings a sense of reassurance and confidence to her practice. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Work, specializing in parental well-being amid child eating disorders.
With over a decade of diverse clinical experience, Jen has navigated various healthcare settings, from inpatient hospitals to community-based mental health facilities. This extensive experience instills a sense of confidence in her abilities and ensures that she can meet a wide range of needs. She also shares her knowledge as an adjunct professor at Wilfrid Laurier University's esteemed Social Work Program.
Currently, Jen leads and develops programs at a local hospital's outpatient eating disorder program. She oversees treatment, program evaluation, supervision, and training workshops.
Jen's proficiency spans multiple therapeutic modalities, including family-based therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy. She stays abreast of the latest developments in her field through regular attendance at workshops and training updates.
While specializing in eating disorders, Jen is well-versed in addressing associated comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and life challenges, offering comprehensive support to both individuals and families.
If you’re seeking support with eating disorders, emotion regulation, and related issues, Jen offers compassionate, evidence-based care that’s thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs.
Education
Doctor of Social Work - Wilfrid Laurier University (2021)
Masters of Social Work - Individuals, Families, and Groups Focus - Wilfrid Laurier University (2009)
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Psychology - Wilfrid Laurier University (2007)
Affiliations
Ontario College Of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Ontario Association of Social Workers
Academy of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Association of Canada
Credentials & Training
Certified Family Based Treatment Therapist- Institute of Family Based Treatment (25 hr supervision provided by Dr. Blake Woodside) (2023-2024)
DBT for Adolescent Eating Disorders - Dr. Anita Federici (2023)
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy - Advanced Clinician Training - Langley, B.C via Mental Health Foundations (2019)
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE) - Certified at Wilfrid Laurier University (2016)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Enhanced for Eating Disorders - Certified by Dr. Christopher Fairburn (2014)
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training - Certified at Canadian Mental Health Association (2014)
Family Based Treatment of Eating Disorders in Adolescents: Level 1 - Certified by Dr. James Lock (2014)
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy for Eating Disorders (Clinical Training ) - Certified by Dr. Joanne Dolhanty & Dr. Adele LaFrance (2013)
Practicum Instruction: Social Work Field Education Program - Certified at Wilfrid Laurier University (2012)
Family Based Treatment of Eating Disorders in Adolescents: Level 1 - Certified at the University of Chicago by Dr. Daniel Le Grange (2011)
ASIST (Suicide Prevention) Training - Certified at Trellis Mental Health & Developmental Services (2011)
CBT for Front Line Workers - Hincks-Dellcrest (2011)
Trauma Treatment: Where Do I Start? - Hincks-Dellcrest (2011)
Motivational Interviewing - North York General Hospital with Faye Doell (2010)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders - Eating Disorders Awareness Coalition with Debora Safer - Waterloo (2010)
Enhancing Readiness and Motivation to Change in Eating Disordered Clients (2008)
Publications
Cait, C., Gokani, R., Ewan, A.R, Moasun, F., Razbani-Tehrani, A., Scarborough, J., Smith, S., & Woodstock, J. (2021) Epistemology and arts-based pedagogy: Pictures from a doctoral classroom. The Journal of Teaching in Social Work, DOI: 10.1080/08841233.2021.1887051
Couturier, J., Isserlin, L., Norris, M., Spettigue, M., Brouwers, M., Kimber, M., McVey, G., Webb, C., Findlay, S., Bhatnagar, N., Snelgrove, N., Ritsma, A., Preskow, W., Miller, C., Coelho, J., Boachie, A., Steinegger, C., Loewen, R., Loewen, T., Waite, E., Ford, C., Bourret, K., Gusella, J., Geller, J., LaFrance, A., LeClerc, A., Scarborough, J., Grewal, S., Jericho, M., Dimitropoulos, G., Pilon, D., (2019). Canadian Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Eating Disorders. Journal of Eating Disorders. 8(4). [Open Access]
Scarborough, J., (2019). Mothers and fathers in family based therapy for pediatric eating disorders: Understanding gendered realities. Clinical Social Work Journal, DOI: 10.1007/s10615-00706-2
Scarborough, J., (2018). Family based therapy for pediatric anorexia nervosa: Highlighting the implementation challenges. The Family Journal. 26(1), 90-98.
Strahan, E.J., Stillar, A., Files, N., Nash, P., Scarborough, J., Connors, L., Gusella, J.L., Henderson, Mayman, S., Marchand P., Orr, E.S., Dolhanty, J., & Lafrance Robinson, A. (2017). Increasing parental self-efficacy with emotion focused family therapy for eating disorders: a process model. Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies. DOI: 10.1080/14779757.2017.1330703
Files, N., Gusella, J., Connors, L., Nash, P., Marchand, P., Orr, E., Stillar, A., Scarborough, J., Thurston, R., Henderson, K., Mayman, S., Dolhanty, J. & Lafrance Robinson, A., (2016). “For the first time in a long time I feel hopeful”: Facilitator experiences and participant outcomes following a 2-day EFFT workshop for caregivers. Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention. [Accepted for Publication].
Stillar, A., Strahan, E., Nash, P., Files, N., Scarborough, J., Mayman, S., Henderson, K., Gusella, J., Connors, L., Orr, E.S., Marchand, P., Dolhanty, J., & Lafrance Robinson, A. (2016). The influence of carer fear and self-blame when supporting a loved one with an eating disorder, Eating Disorders, DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2015.1133210