CINDY L. HARDY, PH.D., R.PSYCH.

 

Psychology Program
University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way
Prince George
, B.C. V2N 4Z9

ph: (250) 960-5814
fax: (250) 960-5744
email:
hardy@unbc.ca



DEGREES RECEIVED

1997     Ph.D. (Clinical) Psychology, Concordia University
1990     M.A. (Applied) Psychology, Concordia University
1988     B.A. (Honours) Psychology, University of British Columbia

 


PUBLICATIONS

Dyck, K.G., Stickle, K., & Hardy, C. (Under review).
Intimate partner violence: Understanding and
responding to the unique needs of women in rural and northern communities. In B. Leipert, B. 
Leach, & W.E. Thurston (Eds.), Rural women’s health in Canada.  
 
Brannen, C., Dyck, K., Hardy, C., & Mushquash, C. (In press).  Rural and remote mental health in 
Canada: Research and service. In J. Kulig & A. Williams (Eds.), Health in rural Canada.  
Forthcoming November 2011. 
 
Manahan C.M., Hardy C.L., MacLeod M.L.P. (2009). Personal characteristics and experiences of 
long-term allied health professionals in rural and northern British Columbia. Rural and Remote 
Health 9 (online), 1238. Available at http://www.rrh.org.au.
 
Chen, L.Y. & Hardy, C. (2009).  Alcohol consumption and health status in older adults: A 
longitudinal analysis.  Journal of Aging and Health, 21, 824-847.
 

Koehn, C. & Hardy, C. (2007). Depression and problem substance use in women.  In N. Poole
& L. Greaves (Eds.), Highs and lows: Canadian perspectives on women and substance use
(pp. 129-141). Toronto: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Koehn, C. & Hardy, C. (2006). Substance dependence and depression in women: Implications
for counselling. Guidance & Counselling, 21, 274-282. 

Hardy, C., & van Leeuwen, S. (2004). Interviewing young children: The effects of probe structures
and focus of rapport-building talk on the qualities of young children's eyewitness statements.

Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 36, 155-165.

Rocha, E.M., Prkachin, K.M., Beaumont, S.L., Hardy, C.L., & Zumbo, B.D. (2003). Pain reactivity
and somatization in kindergarten-age children.
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 28, 47-57.

Hardy, C., Bukowski, W., & Sippola, L. (2002). Stability and change in peer relationships during
the transition to a middle-level school. Journal of Early Adolescence, 22, 117-142.

Doyle, A.B., Markiewicz, D., & Hardy, C.L. (1994). Mothers' and children's friendships:
Intergenerational associations. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 11, 363-377.

 


RESEARCH INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Dr. Hardy is a child clinical psychologist trained in the scientist-practitioner model. The themes that
unite Dr. Hardy's diverse research interests are those of relationships and social interactions as
they relate to child health and well-being. Dr. Hardy is interested in how relationships and social
interactions function to influence human development, health, and well-being; how relationships
grow and change over time; and how relationships and social interactions between professionals,
parents, and children can be optimized to promote healthy development and protect children from
harm. Dr. Hardy’s specialized research skills include behavioural assessments and methods for
studying social interactions and relationships. Dr. Hardy has specialized professional knowledge
regarding legal and ethical issues arising in conduct of research with vulnerable individuals.

Dr. Hardy's current research activities are informed by her clinical practice and address issues and
challenges arising in delivery of health and psychological services to children, youth, and families
living in rural and remote Canada. Dr. Hardy is involved in research and development projects that
focus on parenting, parent education, access to health services in rural and remote Canada, and
fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Projects being conducted in collaboration with local health and social service providers include
program evaluation and development projects focused on services for children, youth, and families.

 


UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT IN PAST FIVE YEARS

PSYC303     Abnormal Psychology

PSYC403     Patterns of Psychopathology and Their Treatment
PSYC405     Clinical Psychology

PSYC499     Independent Study

 


GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT IN PAST FIVE YEARS

PSYC631     Psychopathology
PSYC730     Psychological Interventions
PSYC740     Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychology
PSYC800     Graduate Seminar I

PSYC860     Research Practicum

 


THESIS SUPERVISION

Dr. Hardy supervises graduate thesis students in the Psychology, Community Health Science,
and Disability Management programs and undergraduate thesis students in the Psychology
program.

 

HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION ADVISING

Dr. Hardy is UNBC’s Harassment and Discrimination Advisor. Email
hardy@unbc.ca or
call 250-960-6618 if you have questions or concerns about harassment or discrimination.

 

 


Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia

Dr. Hardy is the UNBC Site Director for the Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia
(CARBC).  For more information about CARBC, visit
www.carbc.ca.

 


CLINICAL PRACTICE

Dr. Hardy completed her predoctoral clinical training at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary
and achieved registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia in 1998.
Dr. Hardy provides professional psychological services to children, adolescents, and
families on a part-time basis at Worth Counselling and Assessment Services, Prince George, BC.

 


MEMBERSHIPS

Canadian Psychological Association
Canadian Rural Health Research Society

Center for Addictions Research of BC

Northern Attachment Network