When Not Yet Becomes Right Now: Resilience in the Aftermath of Homicide with Dr. Jan Canty

resilience in the aftermath of homicide

(Watch now: https://youtu.be/yvaH5QTtNDY?si=c8YdIhwoPBxlsJXy) Jen speaks with Dr. Jan Canty, a psychologist and homicide survivor, about her transformative journey following the murder of her husband. Jan shares her origin story, the profound impact of trauma, and the role of media in shaping public perception of victims. She discusses her healing process through service, community, and podcasting, […]

The Journeying Soul with Helena Strauss

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(Source: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-journeying-soul-with-h-219420841/episode/amazing-surviving-grief-murder-trauma-246515484/) In this episode, the Journeying Soul welcomes Jan Canty.  Jan is a beautiful soul who survived the unraveling of life as she knew it when her husband of 11 years, Al, a PhD with a thriving psychotherapy practice disappeared. It started with strange phone calls and drive-bys and ended when Al was found […]

Rachel’s Healing Session | Surviving the Media w/ Jan Canty | Video Interview

Healing Session with Jan Canty

(Source: Ep. 12 Healing Session: Surviving the Media w/ Jan Canty) “Jan Canty, a homicide survivor, author, and activist, describes her experience with the legal system and the media after her husband was violently killed. We explore the reasons people are so obsessed with crime dramas and how the legal system can be more supportive […]

What I Do #7: Jan Canty, psychologist, advocate, and author

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(Article by Aaron Jacklin | published 28 Feb 2024 | source: https://aaronjacklin.substack.com/p/what-i-do-7-jan-canty-psychologist) I was recently interviewed by Aaron Jacklin from Explaining Crime, “an independent newsletter that helps you explain crime to your audience.” Here’s a short excerpt of the article and a link to read the full article. What do you do? I’m a psychologist […]

Shoutout Michigan: Meet Jan Canty | Psychologist and homicide survivor

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(Source: https://shoutoutmichigan.com/meet-jan-canty-psychologist-and-homicide-survivor/) I was recently interviewed by the staff at “Shoutout Michigan”. Here’s a short excerpt of the article and a link to read the full article. “What keeps you busy professionally?I was trained as a psychologist at a time when few women were encouraged to go to grad school. I was the first in […]

Canvas Rebel: Meet Jan Canty

(Source: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-jan-canty/) I was recently interviewed by Jeff at Canvas Rebel. Here’s a short excerpt of the article and a link to read the full article. “Jan, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today. Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love […]

Healing Power of Hope: Dr. Jan Canty’s Journey from Tragic Loss to Advocacy

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(Source: YouTube guest interview with Edwina Adams: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsMakeSomeNoisePodcast) Dr Jan Canty is interviewed by Edwina Adams on her YouTube channel “Let’s Make Some Noise”. “Today we have Dr. Jan Canty, an author and psychologist, who shares her experience and the situations she was put into by her husband that helped develop her voice which allowed […]

Voyage Michigan Magazine: “Rising Stars: Meet Jan Canty”

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(Source: https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-jan-canty-of-detroit/) “Hi Jan, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers. I was married for 11 years to a psychologist – to a man 18 years older (Al Canty) We […]

Who the Bleep Did I Marry? Discovery ID: “The Id and the Ego”

Al and Jan Canty Marriage

Documentary, Season 7 Episode 7 – Air Date: November 26, 2022 (Source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23651472/) “When a beautiful student, Jan, meets an esteemed psychologist, Dr. W. Alan Canty, she believes that she has found her soulmate for life, and becomes his wife, Jan Canty. But, when he suddenly disappears, she discovers that he also lived a bizarre […]

Nightcap Live Conversation: “A Conversation With Jan Canty”

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(Source: https://www.facebook.com/daughtersofshebafoundation/videos/533079731882610) “A native Detroiter, Jan Canty, Ph.D. is a psychologist, writer, photographer, educator, consultant and cancer survivor. She holds a terminal degree in psychology as well as a post-doctoral fellowship from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. Then life happened. And grew dark.” Have you ever lost a loved one […]

Derrick Michaud Show: “Surviving a Murder”

Jan Canty interview on YouTube with Derrick Michaud

(Source: https://youtu.be/Mo1mtpjNGm4) “Today I’m speaking with Jan Canty, a psychologist, writer, photographer, educator, consultant, and cancer survivor. In this video, we discuss Jan’s history of losing her husband due to homicide and all of the events that followed.”

Unmute Your Mic: “Healing as a Homicide Survivor”

Jan Canty Interview

(Source: https://youtu.be/hz9tKNoT5Kc) “It is not often that I get to hear a story like Jan Canty. She took everything that happened in her life and not only came out on the other side, but provides a space for other people to find healing as well. ABOUT THE GUEST: A native Detroiter, Jan Canty, Ph.D. is […]

The Aftermath Conference

SAVE THE DATE for the National Homicide Survivor Conference. (More details coming soon!)

September 11th - 13th, 2026
Gig Harbor, Washington

Registration will open 9-11-25 and is limited to 75 people.

If you would like to register or get more information please contact us via email: aftermath.of.homicide@gmail.com