Jennifer Laffier, PhD, RCAT, RP
Director, Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab
Assistant Professor, Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University, CANADA
Presenter, Chicago International Summit on Education, 2025
PAPER PRESENTATION TITLES
1. Emotional intelligence is key for digital wellness: A practical framework to support student success.
2. Trauma-informed approaches that focus on student transitioning
3. Navigating Digital Wellness for Teens with Mental Health Needs
Jennifer Laffier, PhD, RCAT, RP - Biography
Dr. Jennifer Laffier is an Assistant Professor in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University and a licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Psychotherapist with over 29 years experience in the mental health field. As a licensed practitioner working with children, youth, post-secondary students, adults, and older adults, she specializes in Digital Wellness, Trauma therapy, Play and Arts Based therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Eco-Therapy (nature), and authentic happiness (flourishing). She researches and teaches in the areas of human development and mental health in the digital age. Her research topics include student mental health, teacher wellness, digital wellness, trauma informed care in education, and community wellness.
She presents nationally and internationally at conferences, community events and in schools and work environments on these various topics.