DR. EYAL BODENSTEIN, C.Psych
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST NO. 3410
1600 Steeles Avenue West, Unit 22A
Concord, Ontario L4K 4M2
Phone (905) 738-7212
Fax (905) 738-2401
Email: psychology@drbodenstein.ca
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EDUCATION:
Doctor Of Philosophy (Psychology)
York University
Graduated November 1997
Master Of Arts (Psychology)
New School for Social Research
Graduated May 1988
Bachelor Of Science, Specialist (Psychology)
University of Toronto
Graduated November 1985
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
PSYCHOLOGIST - Private Practice and Consultant
(January 1998 - Present)
Providing psychological insurer examinations and Medical-Legal reports regarding individuals involved in
motor-vehicle accidents.
Providing psychological intervention (assessment and therapy) for clients suffering from a variety of
motor-vehicle accident related disorders, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder,
Depression, and driving phobia. Dealing with Brain Injury patients. General psychological practice
(adults and elderly). Individual and marital counselling.
PSYCHOTHERAPIST AND NEUROPSYCHOMETRIST - Consultant
(November 1994 - January 1998)
Provided psychotherapeutic intervention for clients suffering from a variety of motor-vehicle accident
related disorders, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Depression, and
driving phobia; Conducted psychological and neuropsychological assessment of clients involved in
motor-vehicle accidents.
NEUROPSYCHOMETRIST - Whitby Mental Health Centre, Psychology Department
(December 1994 - December 1995)
Conducted psychological and neuropsychological assessment of both inpatients and outpatients who
sustained trauma-related brain injuries.
PSYCHOMETRIST - Psychogeriatric Unit (PR), Whitby Mental Health Centre,
Psychology Department
(May 1994 - September 1994)
Worked with a multidisciplinary team, providing psychological services to elderly psychiatric inpatients
and outpatients. Conducted assessment and therapy.
NEUROPSYCHOMETRIST - Hamilton Civic Hospitals (Hamilton General Hospital),
Psychology Department
(September 1994 - April 1995)
Conducted psychological and neuropsychological assessment of both inpatients and outpatients, most of
whom were involved in motor vehicle accidents or sustained other trauma-related brain injuries.
PSYCHOMETRIST - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Unit (PR),
Whitby Mental Health Centre, Psychology Department
(October 1993 - May 1994)
Worked with a multidisciplinary team, providing psychological services to adult psychiatric rehabilitation
population. Designed and implemented behavioral management and skills training programs, conducted
assessment and therapy. Conducted skills teaching groups (e.g., anger management).
PSYCHOMETRIST - Schizophrenia Treatment And Education Program Unit (Step),
Whitby Mental Health Centre, Psychology Department
(April 1993 - October 1993)
Worked with a multidisciplinary team, providing psychological services to young (18-35 years old)
schizophrenic population. Assessed and provided both individual and group psychotherapy. Educated
patients about schizophrenia.
INTERN - Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Psychology Department
(September 1992 - April 1993)
Assessed and provided therapy to elderly patients on both long-term care and rehabilitation units.
Designed behaviour modification programs.
INTERN - Whitby Mental Health Centre, Psychology Department
(May 1992 - August 1992)
Assessed elderly psychiatric patients, many of whom had dual or triple diagnoses in terms of psychiatric
disorder, organicity, and physical health.
TEACHING ASSISTANT - York University, Psychology Department
(Sept 1991 - December 1994)
Assisting Dr. M. Ziegler in the teaching of Adult Development and Aging course; preparation and grading
of tests, lecturing to the class, advising students.
RESEARCHER - York University, Psychology Department
(Sept 1990 - April 1991)
Researched depression in the elderly.
PROGRAM WORKER - Baycrest Centre For Geriatric Care
(July 1988 - August 1990)
Responsible for a Special Care Nursing Floor, dealing with Alzheimer's and multi-infarct dementia
patients. Provided various programs for residents and patients throughout the Centre. Assessed
residents as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Supervised and trained college students, adults and
teenage volunteers.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - University Of Toronto, Psychology Department
(September 1984 - May 1985)
Assisted Dr. J.E. Foley with spatial cognition research. Tested and debriefed subjects, executed data
analysis.
VOLUNTEER - Queen Street Mental Health Centre
(June 1984 - September 1984)
Organized and carried out activities and programs for patients on an acute care ward, utilizing both mass
and individual approaches.
PEER COUNSELLOR- VOLUNTEER - University Of Toronto, Sexual Education Office
(September 1983 - April 1984)
Informed students and made appropriate referrals when required regarding birth control, venereal
disease, sexuality and relationships.
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PRESENTATIONS (selected):
A Practical Guide to Managing Business Challenges & Legal Risks in Mental Health in the Workplace,
April 15, 2010, Toronto.
Successful Strategies for Proving and Rebutting Psychological Claims. Managing & Litigating
Insurance Claims, October 27, 2009, Toronto.
Successful Aging: In Search of the S-Factor. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Canadian
Association on Gerontology, October 1991, Toronto.
Locus of Control and Depression: The Strength of the Association in Late Life. Wrote paper presented
at the Annual meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, October 1990, Victoria B.C.
Various Court Testimony given at Trials as an Expert Witness (Psychologist).
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PUBLICATIONS:
Psychological AMarkers@ Reveal Injury (The Lawyers Weekly, October 27, 2000)
Psychological Therapies Help Auto Accident Victims (The Lawyers Weekly, June 8, 2001)
Mood Disorders Are Common in MVA Patients (The Lawyers Weekly, November 16, 2001)
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Is Often Misunderstood (The Lawyers Weekly, January 24, 2003)
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LANGUAGES:
English
Hebrew
Updated January 2012