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
Clark, E., George, A., Hardy, C., Hall, W., MacMillan, P.,
Wakabayashi, S., & Hughes, K. (2014). Exploratory study of the
effectiveness of a professional development program on the academic
achievement and classroom behaviour of students with Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder in British Columbia, Canada. The International Journal of Alcohol and Drug Research, 3(1), 25-34. Doi: 10.7895/ijardr.v3i1.119
Dyck, K. & Hardy, C. (2013). Enhancing access to psychologically informed mental health services in rural and northern communities. Canadian Psychology, 54(1), 30-37. doi: 10.1037/a0031280
Dyck, K.G., Stickle, K., & Hardy, C. (2012). 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 (197-214). Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
Brannen, C., Dyck, K., Hardy, C., & Mushquash, C. (2012).
Rural mental health services in Canada: A model for research and
practice. In J.C. Kulig & A.M. Williams (Eds.), Health in rural Canada (pp. 239-257). Vancouver: UBC Press.
Hardy, C., Kelly, K.D., & Voaklander, D. (2011).Does rural residence limit access to mental health services? Rural and Remote Health, 11, 1766 (Online). Available at http://www.rrh.org.au
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
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.
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 in Prince George, BC.