Eric Gentry, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized leader in the field of disaster and clinical traumatology, having trained thousands of professionals and paraprofessionals worldwide in the treatment of traumatic stress. His doctorate is from Florida State University where he studied with Professor Charles Figley, one of the pioneers of traumatic stress. Dr. Gentry was one of the original faculty members of the Traumatology Institute and later became the co-director of the International Traumatology Institute at the University of South Florida. Dr. Gentry, along with Dr. Anna Baranowsky, is the co-author and co-owner of the Traumatology Institute Training Curriculum—17 courses in field and clinical traumatology leading to seven separate certifications. He is also a founding board member and vice-president of the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP). Dr. Gentry has been a clinical member of several CISM teams and has provided assistance in many different disaster and critical incidents including Oklahoma City, New York City, and hurricanes in Florida.
Testimonials
“Really enjoyed Dr. Gentry; appreciated his passion and down to earth delivery. Please bring him back for additional training. Day 3 was my favourite!”
– Calgary, AB | November 27 – 29, 2017
“Eric Gentry was absolutely amazing! Please bring him to Saskatchewan.”
– Calgary, AB | November 27 – 29, 2017
“This course was a game changer. I’m excited to leave with my new found tools in my tool belt and head back to work and get started.”
– Kelly | Winnipeg, MB | October 30 – 31, 2017
“One of the best workshops I’ve attended – very professional; good mix of information and interaction + skill-building. Excellent rapport with group and made so comfortable for open discussions of the subject matter.”
– Evelyn Steginus | Winnipeg, MB | October 30 – 31, 2017
“Eric is an excellent presenter. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides an informative relative workshop.”
– Winnipeg, MB | October 30 – 31, 2017
“Eric is fully engaging and anything but bland. Knowledgeable and helpful in explaining how to use the content in every day practice.”
– Winnipeg, MB | October 30 – 31, 2017