About Dr. Judith Hamilton
When people wonder about Dr. Judith Hamilton of Let's Talk About Aging, I think of the many experiences that have shaped me. I am an older, professional woman — happily married again for seventeen years — with an adult married son, and two modern grandchildren living in a nearby city. I also have relatives inside and outside Canada. My personal life and my clinical work have both taught me that aging brings complexity, reflection, loss, adjustment, and opportunity.
My Personal Life
I was born and raised on the prairies of western Canada. I came to Toronto for university and have lived here ever since, loving the city and making it my home, in several locations. Over the years, I have rented apartments and owned houses. For the past three decades, I have been a serious gardener wherever I lived.
My Work
I have always been and continue to be devoted to my professional work. As now an older woman, I have had many experiences in my life, both joyful and painful. As a therapist, I have also heard about different life experiences and challenges from a wide variety of patients. Learning from all these experiences helps me provide better psychotherapy and counseling services in the work I love. I currently have a home office in midtown-Toronto, near Sunnybrook Hospital.
My Teaching and Supervision Work
I employ an interactive, generous, and kind approach to teaching and supervising. Based on comments and evaluation forms, the people I teach and supervise appreciate me for communicating clear instructions, presenting structured learning materials, and contextualizing aspects of the material. I try to relate to both patients and students in a way that is accessible and supportive.