Educational & Counselling Psychology - ECP News

Kristy Robinson and Bassam Khoury Appointed as New and Renewed William Dawson Scholars

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0000

Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 ��VR��Ƶ professors as Distinguished James ��VR��Ƶ Professors, James ��VR��Ƶ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

New CRC, Rachel Langevin, Receives President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:32:38 +0000

Three exceptional scholars at ��VR��Ƶ were awarded the 2026 President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers at convocation ceremonies held on May 28, May 29 and June 1. The annual prize recognizes early-career researchers who have distinguished themselves by their exceptional contributions to research. Faculty of Education's Prof. Rachel Langevin, was among the three winners.

Scenes From Convocation 2026

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:10:51 +0000

Did you miss the June 1st Convocation? You can watch the whole ceremony on ��VR��Ƶ's YouTube channel and also download the program booklet!

Watch Education's Spring 2026 Ceremony

Read Education's Convocation Program

Claudio Bussandri will Inspire as Education's 2026 Honourary Doctorate

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:31:22 +0000

Claudio Bussandri  will be conferred with a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.)  at the Faculty of Education Convocation Ceremony on June 1st.

Valedictorian Ryan Dvorak Featured in ��VR��Ƶ Reporter

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:31:57 +0000

Meet Ryan Dvorak, Faculty of Education's valedictorian for this year's convocation. The Faculty's second valedictorian from the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Ryan, who has earned his B.Sc. (Honours), will have a personal story to share with us and some words of wisdom the entire audience will be able to learn from. In an interview with the ��VR��Ƶ Reporter, Ryan said support from family, professors and peers shaped both his academic and personal growth.

Do lying children grow up to be criminals? Mostly not, study concludes

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:07:21 +0000

Most childhood lying does not lead to serious problems in adulthood, and only certain kinds of lying behaviour is associated with later psychological or legal issues, a new study has found.

“Children do not all follow the same developmental pattern of lying,” said Victoria Talwar, a professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and lead author of the study. “Most children in our study showed low or declining levels of lying over time. For most, lying is not a problem behaviour.”

Four FRQSC New Academics Grants Awarded in the Faculty of Education

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:33:10 +0000

Four academics staff members in ��VR��Ƶ's Faculty of Education have been awarded Research Support for New Academics (NP) Grants from the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC). This three-year program supports early-career researchers in establishing innovative and impactful research initiatives in the social sciences and humanities.

The recipients and their funded projects are:

Krista Muis Interviewed about Teaching Digital Literacy to Kids

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:17:04 +0000

Prof. Krista Muis’ digital literacy research helps children separate facts from fiction online by identifying credible information sources, using better search techniques, and improving cognitive skills. By collaborating closely with students and teachers, Muis’ research has the potential to inform curriculum reform and educator workshops across Canada, helping strengthen digital literacy skills among youth as young as nine. Listen to Dr.

Seeking Candidates for Tenure-Track Appointment in Human Development

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:20:19 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in Human Development (HD) Program at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Internalization of homophobia and transphobia may undermine mental health benefits of religiosity or spirituality for LGBTQIA+ people, study finds

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:47:58 +0000

Non-affirming religious doctrine may engender internalized homophobia or transphobia among LGBTQIA+ people of faith, undermining the positive mental health outcomes otherwise associated with religiosity and spirituality, a ��VR��Ƶ study has found.

New Appointment for ECP's Prof. Marie-Hélène Pennestri

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:58:49 +0000

On March 20, 2026, it was announced that Professor Marie-Hélène Pennestri will be appointed as ��VR��Ƶ's new Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Associate Provost (Graduate Education). The ��VR��Ƶ Board of Governors approved both appointments at its meeting on March 19, 2026 and her five-year term will begin on July 1, 2026.

Hiring: Tenure-Track Appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP)

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:59:39 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP) at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Study offers guidance on the therapeutic use of mindfulness, yoga to boost mental health for dementia patients

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:36:49 +0000

Non-pharmacological interventions, such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, tai chi and breathing practices, have shown promise in helping to reduce some mental health symptoms of patients living with cognitive decline or dementia, but it has been unclear which types work best, for whom and under what conditions.

In Memoriam: Dr. Rachelle Keyserlink

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:03:40 +0000

��VR��Ƶ lowers its flag to half-mast in memory of Dr. Rachelle Keyserlink on February 11, 2026.

It is with deep respect and sadness that we pause today to honour the memory of ��VR��Ƶ Faculty of Education Professor Rachelle Pharilda Keyserlingk, who sadly passed away on November 16th, 2025. Lovingly described by her colleagues as having quiet strength and a glowing smile, Rachelle had a reputation for being a remarkable educator, administrator, and long-standing contributor to the Faculty and to ��VR��Ƶ’s Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology.

Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development Award-Winners

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:04:06 +0000

The Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development provides funding for graduate students and researchers in the Faculty of Education to support their research in Early Childhood Development (e.g. social-emotional, cognitive or physical development, neurodiverse learning, clinical assessment, innovative educational approaches). Through their work, award winners will generate and share evidence-based knowledge to support young children and their families, advancing the Centre’s objective to help all children get the best start in life.

Steven Shaw Comments to the CBC on the Rise in School Absenteeism

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:35:49 +0000

In an article titled "School absenteeism is growing across Canada and skyrocketing in these Quebec districts", Professor Steven Shaw talks with journalist, Paula Dayan-Perez, on the lack of resources in the education system that makes youth susceptible to absenteeism. He says it’s important for kids to feel safe at school, but there aren’t enough people who can help create safe environments — like school nurses, counselors and psychologists. Shaw says the system is especially letting down kids who need more support, including kids w

Program helps future teachers to manage their stress and their emotions

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:47:41 +0000

What is the best way to prepare future teachers for the emotional challenges they will face as they pursue their careers?

That’s the question that led ��VR��Ƶ’s Faculty of Education to make well-being in education a strategic priority and create the Regulating Emotions and Stress for pre-Service Teachers Program (RESST), with the support of the Rossy Foundation.

Toddler Screen Time is on the Rise

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:30:30 +0000

Nearly 43 per cent of two-and-a-half-year-olds are getting at least one hour of screen time a day, according to a recent report linked to the Growing Up in Quebec study. That number increases to 65 per cent on weekends.

Media Spotlight – Monica Paraghamian, DISE, in The Montreal Gazette

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:08:56 +0000

PhD student in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, Monica Paraghamian, (supervisor Dr. Bronwen Low) was featured in The Montreal Gazette with her Op-Ed piece, A Safe Environment for Learning Involves More Than Cleaning.

Monica gives us the inside view of the daily stresses being faced by Quebec elementary and high school teachers and provides suggestions for the provincial government.

Seeking Research Participants: Understanding the experiences of students with disabilities

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:29:06 +0000

Request for Research Participants!

Project Title: Understanding the experiences of students with disabilities: A study of self-determination and the quality of student life in postsecondary settings

Statement on Racial Injustice and Systemic Discrimination

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:07:52 +0000

Dear ��VR��Ƶ ECP Community,

Dr. Tina Montreuil discusses prevention of child anxiety on Radio-Canada

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 17 May 2019 19:33:47 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was interviewed on Radio-Canada's Bon pied, bonne heure! about her May 8th lecture on preventing anxiety in children at the "3rd Annual Public Health Day" organized by La Direction de santé publique de la Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

Une conférence sur la prévention de l'anxiété chez les enfants à Gaspé

Dr. Derevensky on Global News for Effective Parenting Series

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 16:45:29 +0000

Dr. Jeffrey L. Derevensky, Chair of Educational and Counselling Psychology at ��VR��Ƶ, speaks with Global's Andrea Howick about the Effective Parenting Series, a public lecture series that helps parents improve their parenting skills.

Listen to the discussion on Global News.

Effective Parenting Series: The Science of Bilingualism

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:53:14 +0000

Dr. Gigi Luk, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was interviewed on CBC Radio's All in a Weekend about the third lecture in the "Effective Parenting" series. In her lecture, The Science of Bilingualism, Dr. Luk discusses how language learning affects children's development and education.

Effective Parenting Series: The science of bilingualism can be heard of CBC Listen website

Effective Parenting Series: Moving from Worry to Mastery

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:02:06 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was interviewed on CBC Radio's All in a Weekend about the second lecture in the "Effective Parenting" series. In her lecture, Moving from Worry to Mastery: Identifying parenting behaviours that are associated with childhood anxiety, Dr. Montreuil discusses tools for parents to deal with anxiety and worry in children.

Effective Parenting Series: Sleeping Through the Night

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:32:38 +0000

Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was interviewed on CBC Radio's All in a Weekend Montreal about Sleeping Through the Night, the first lecture in ��VR��Ƶ's 2019 Effective Parenting series.

"Effective Parenting: Sleeping Through the Night" can be heard on the CBC Listen website.

Effective Parenting Series 2019

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:00:59 +0000

The Effective Parenting Series is back with four public lectures focusing on topics of concern for parents/guardians/grandparents!

The 2019 Series takes place on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm from April 9-30, 2019 (April 9, 16, 23, 30).

Lectures will be presented in English.

The ��VR��Ƶ Reporter covers the Series here.

Dr. Steven Shaw publishes book, "Pediatric Intellectual Disabilites at School"

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 16:08:40 +0000

Dr. Steven Shaw, Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, had a book published in December 2018 with Prof. Anna M. Jankowska entitled, "Pediatric Intellectual Disabilities at School".

https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783030029906

Dr. Steven Shaw featured on BBC World Podcast "Parentland"

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:56:46 +0000

Dr. Steven Shaw, Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, was featured on the BBC World Podcast, "Parentland".

The episode can be found here.

New edition of "Dialogues", newsletter of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 21:49:35 +0000

The fall 2018 edition of Dialogues, newsletter of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, has been published and may be viewed online here (.pdf).

Dr. Tina Montreuil discusses anxiety on Radio-Canada panel [VIDEO]

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:14:41 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was an invited expert on Radio-Canada's Médium large this week, discussing the topic of anxiety, alongside Élise St-André, Sonia Lupien, and Ghassan El-Baalbaki.

"L’anxiété, le mal de la menace imaginaire" can be viewed (VIDEO) on the Radio-Canada website.

International Centre for Youth Gambling Holiday Campaign reaches 100% participation from all Canadian and U.S. lotteries

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:13:46 +0000

Each year, NCPG and the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at ��VR��Ƶ ask lotteries to support their responsible gaming campaign and help raise awareness regarding the risks of underage lottery play during the holiday season.

For the first time since its inception, the 2018 Holiday Campaign achieved 100% participation from all Canadian and U.S. lotteries.

ECP hosts Dr. Fredrick A. Schrank, J. William Fulbright Specialist in School/Applied Child Psychology

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 18:23:46 +0000

The world-renowned Fulbright program is an educational movement based on the principle of scholarly exchange between the United States and other countries. Earlier this semester, Dr. Armando Bertone - Associate Professor and graduate program director of ECP’s School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP) program - was honoured to have hosted Dr. Fredrick A.Schrank as a J. William Fulbright Specialist in School/Applied Child Psychology.

Parents shouldn’t worry if their infant doesn’t sleep through the night by 6-12 months of age: New research led by ECP's Dr. Pennestri

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:02:49 +0000

New parents often expect their baby to start sleeping through the night by around six months of age. Indeed, they often receive messages from paediatricians and others about the importance of early sleep consolidation. But authors of a study in the December 2018 issue of Pediatrics found that a large percentage of healthy babies don’t reach that milestone by six months of age, or even at a year old.

��VR��Ƶ Mindfulness Research Laboratory launches website

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 19:39:20 +0000

The ��VR��Ƶ Mindfulness Research Lab (MMRL), led by Dr. Bassam Khoury, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, has launched a new website at www.mcgill.ca/mmrl.

Dr. Tina Montreuil is invited expert, guest editor for Psychologie Quebec's September edition

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 19:18:58 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil is an invited expert and guest editor for Psychologie Quebec's September edition. Psychologie Quebec is the quarterly publication of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec.

Dr. Montreuil is the invited expert and guest editor for the special feature titled "La santé mentale en milieu scolaire: défis et enjeux”.

The publication coincides with Mental Illness Awareness Week, from September 30th to October 6th, and World Mental Health Day, October 10th.

"Le sommeil chez l’enfant et son importance": Marie-Hélène Pennestri interviewed by TVA

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:24:53 +0000

Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri, Assistant Professor with the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was interviewed recently by TVA regarding the importance of sleep for children. Please click here to view the video, posted September 16, 2018.

Nathan Hall speaks to Everything Hertz podcast about humour and mental health in academia

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:12:29 +0000

Professor Nathan Hall, of our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, recently spoke at length with Drs. Dan Quintana and James Heathers, hosts of the Everything Hertz podcast. The topic of discussion was Dr. Hall's popular @AcademicsSay social media accounts. Since Nathan Hall launched his @AcademicsSay social experiment in 2013, his humorous accounts have become some of the most visited academia-related pages.

New research from ECP examines role of bystanders in cyberbullying

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:21:00 +0000

Bystanders in cyberbullying: Where are all your friends during a cyberbullying episode?

ECP receives accolades at National Council on Problem Gambling annual conference

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 19:30:22 +0000

Students and faculty from th

Collaboration between Dr. Ève-Marie Quintin's BAND research group, Commission Scolaire des Draveurs, and musicians, is winner of Québec Prix À Part Entière award

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:52:46 +0000

A team involving the research group of Ève-Marie Quintin has been awarded first prize at Québec's Prix À part entière, in the category of Commissions scolaires et établissements d'enseignement de niveau primaire ou secondaire soutenant la réussite éducative ("School boards and education institutions, elementary or secondary schools, supporting educational success").

Dr. Aliki Thomas (PhD, Learning Sciences, 2011) is the recipient of the 2018 Maude Abbot Prize

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 25 May 2018 20:28:24 +0000

SPOT Professor and Education alumna Dr. Aliki Thomas (PhD (Learning Sciences) 2011) has been selected as the 2018 winner of the ��VR��Ƶ Faculty of Medicine Maude Abbot Prize. The award recognizes an outstanding female faculty member who excels in education, research, or administration with a focus on the early career stage.

New paper reviews the existing literature on burnout in post-secondary academics

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 25 May 2018 20:10:04 +0000

A new paper published by ECP's Zaynab Sabagh, Nathan C. Hall and Alenoush Saroyan provides an in-depth review of the literature and research regarding burnout for post-secondary faculty. "Antecedents, correlates and consequences of faculty burnout" was published this May by Educational Research.

Dr. Derevensky interviewed regarding US Supreme Court decision to allow states to legalize sports gambling

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 24 May 2018 20:09:26 +0000

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Chair of our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), spoke to Deseret News' Matthew Piper last week for a report about the United States Supreme Court's recent decision to allow states to legalize sports betting.

Dr. Tina Montreuil speaks to Le Devoir about children, anxiety

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 22 May 2018 20:14:57 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil, of our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), spoke to Le Devoir recently about anxiety in children.

Profile | Dr. Nancy Heath: The Development and Intrapersonal Resilience (DAIR) Research Team

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 04 May 2018 18:50:40 +0000

extracted from Spring 2018 edition of "Dialogues", newsletter of the Dept. of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Social-Emotional Development Research Group, led by Dr. Chiaki Konishi, announce website

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 04 May 2018 17:20:04 +0000

��VR��Ƶ’s Social-Emotional Development Research Group (SED-RG), directed by Dr. Chiaki Konishi of our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, has launched a website.

Radio-Canada speaks with ECP's Ryan Golt, Prof. Nancy Heath: "Nous sommes une génération analphabète sur le plan émotif: le mal-être ravage les campus"

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:27:46 +0000

Dr. Talwar winner of NAGS' 2018 Graduate Teaching Award (Doctoral-level)

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Spring 2018 edition of "Dialogues", newsletter of the Dept. of Educational and Counselling Psychology

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:00:37 +0000

The spring 2018 edition of Dialogues, the biannual newsletter of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), has been published and may be viewed online here (.pdf).

Dr. Adam Dubé speaks to CBC: "How kids and teens can navigate social media in the era of fake news"

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 18:55:45 +0000

Dr. Adam Dubé, of our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, spoke to CBC's Ainslie MacLellan recently for an article titled "How kids and teens can navigate social media in the era of fake news: ��VR��Ƶ lecture series tackles childhood anxiety, learning diffculties and online pressures".

Dr. Steven Shaw interviewed by CBC Radio: "How to get your kid to go to bed...and actually sleep"

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:53:42 +0000

Professor Steven R. Shaw, of our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), spoke to CBC Radio's All In A Weekend, hosted by Sonali Karnick, earlier this week. The topic was "How to get your kid to go to bed...and actually sleep," and the interview was presented in conjunction with ECP's Effective Parenting public lecture series, ongoing until May 3rd, 2018. Dr.

Dr. Martin Drapeau speaks to Globe & Mail about routine measurement

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:25:16 +0000

Dr. Martin Drapeau, of our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, spoke to Globe and Mail''s Erin Anderssen last week regarding routine measurement, also referred to as feedback-informed therapy.

Is video game addiction a disease? Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky weighs in

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:24:22 +0000

The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to classify video game addiction as a disease, according to a June redefinition of their International Classification of Diseases (ICD). In the wake of this decision, various experts in education, law and psychology have been consulted for their opinions.

"��VR��Ƶ offers breather in the age of anxious parenting": Allison Hanes, Montreal Gazette

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:00:34 +0000

"��VR��Ƶ's public lecture series on parenting offers up latest to angst-ridden moms and dads amid the cacophony of competing advice," wrote Allison Hanes in the

Effective Parenting public lecture series featured in numerous local media outlets

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:03:54 +0000

Effective Parenting, the public lecture series being offered this spring by the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), was featured in the following recent articles:

Steven Shaw speaks to Quartz: "'Sweet,' 'Petite,' 'Has a great smile': The alarming phrases still used in recommendation letters for women"

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:38:06 +0000

Misery does not love company, ECP researchers find

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:47:55 +0000

Misery does not love company

Source: ��VR��Ƶ Newsroom

Comparing to a role model may help reduce burnout among teachers.

"Gaming disorder can result in serious negative consequences," writes Dr. Derevensky in special to Montreal Gazette

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:05:54 +0000

Jeffrey Derevensky, James ��VR��Ƶ Professor and Chair with our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, has composed a special article to the Montreal Gazette, published Jan. 29, 2018 and titled "Opinion: Gaming disorder should not be dismissed".

Launch of ECP's International Student Group

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 16:21:54 +0000

The ECP International Student Group at ��VR��Ƶ is a student-led group that aims to foster and support a network of international graduate students in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at ��VR��Ƶ, through various social and academic activities and events. Students will be immersed in an inclusive environment where students will have opportunities to develop communication and leadership skills, and to share their passions and interests. Additionally, the group seeks to facilitate access to resources.

Fall 2017 edition of "Dialogues", newsletter of the Dept. of Educational and Counselling Psychology

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:07:47 +0000

The fall 2017 edition of Dialogues, the biannual newsletter of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), has been published and may be viewed online here (.pdf).

Doctoral student Maren Gube wins Best Roundtable award at 2017 JURE conference

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:36:16 +0000

Doctoral student Maren Gube has been announced as this year's winner of the Best Roundtable award by the junior researchers of the European Association for Research and Learning Instruction (EARLI). The award was presented at the 2017 JURE conference.

Spring 2017 edition of "Dialogues", newsletter of the Dept. of Educational and Counselling Psychology

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 19:48:37 +0000

Fantasy, sports betting sites online should have "responsible gambling features," Dr. Derevensky tells CBC

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 17:54:02 +0000

Online daily fantasy and sports betting sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel should have "responsible gambling features built into their site," Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky told CBC's Matthew Black earlier this week.

Professor Derevensky Interviewed on CTV News

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:36:08 +0000

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Chair of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Director of the International Centre for Youth Gambling and High-Risk Behaviors, was interviewed by Mutsumi Takahashi on CTV News on December 21, 2016. Dr. Derevensky discussed the dangers of youth gambling and the potential for escalating risk-taking among young people with addictive personalities.

Fall 2016 edition of "Dialogues", newsletter of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:38:23 +0000

The fall 2016 edition of Dialogues, newsletter of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, has been published and may be viewed

Professor Shaw speaks to CBC regarding ECP's upcoming Parenting series

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:26:12 +0000

Dr. Steven Shaw, of our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, spoke to CBC's Sonali Karnick over the weekend regarding "homework without tears".

ECP's Dr. Khoury cited by University of Cambridge's "Insights for Impact" 2016 report

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 19:59:59 +0000

Dr. Bassam Khoury, with our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, has been cited by the University of Cambridge's Insights for Impact report, highlighting "major studies in psychology and behavioural sciences" between 2011 and 2015.

Dr. Khoury's "Mindfulness-based therapy: A comprehensive meta-analysis," published by Clinical Psychology Review, was selected as "having contributed to a significant insight for this year".

ECP's Dr. Susanne Lajoie featured in promotional flyer from the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 24 May 2016 15:36:39 +0000

Dr. Susanne Lajoie’s research is featured in a flyer promoting the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences’ campaign on “Smart Ideas for a Better Tomorrow – Supporting Youth and Education.”

The flyer explains that “Dr. Lajoie designs and assesses new technologies that support learning and training to solve complex real-world problems. By studying how people learn and retain information, Lajoie and her team design innovative, intelligent, computer-based learning environments for high school math and science classrooms and for university medical schools.”

Positive Parenting cites ECP's Dr. Talwar

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:22:38 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Victoria Talwar, Canada Research Chair, was quoted in a recent Positive Parenting article written by Samantha Toweel-Moore, "The Ugly Truth about White Lies". In the article Talwar distinguishes between the societal perception of lies and culturally ritualized stories.

ECP's Professor Nathan Hall is Sh#t Academics Say - Read his article about his Twitter account

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:28:52 +0000

Dr. Nathan Hall, professor with the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology and director of the Achievement Motivation and Emotion (AME) Research Group, has written an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education about his parody Twitter account, Shit Academics Say.

ECP's Dr. Armando Bertone appointment as a William Dawson Scholar

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:02:31 +0000

ECP's Professor Armando Bertone has been appointed a William Dawson Scholar! The William Dawson Scholar award recognizes a scholar developing into an outstanding and original researcher of world-class caliber who is poised to become a leader in his or her field. Please join us in congratulating him!

ECP's Victoria Talwar's research featured in the Onion :)

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:23:43 +0000

The Onion, an American digital media company and news satire organization, featured ECP's Professor Victoria Talwar's research this week in an article entitled, "Punishing Kids For Lying Actually Makes Them Lie More".

ECP's Dr. Annett Koerner receives 2014-15 Heather Reisman & Gerald Schwartz Award for Excellence in Teaching

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:24:55 +0000

We are pleased to announce that ECP Associate Professor Annett Koerner is the 2014-2015 recipient of the Heather Reisman & Gerald Schwartz Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Faculty of Education! This award is a reflection of Annett's committment to her students wellbeing and her dedication to her research program. Congratulations Annett!

Heath Research Team StressOFF Strategies for Teens Program

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 16:58:55 +0000

Professor Nancy Heath’s research team is delivering a face-to-face training of high school teachers and technicians using a manualized program (StressOFF Strategies for Teens; SOS4Teens) which they developed. StressOFF uses mindfulness-based stress management techniques. The training starts next week with a two-day session as part of a Ministère de l'éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS) Action Research Grant in partnership with the Lester B.

Congrats to ECP's Award Recipients!

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:38:43 +0000

Join the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology in congratulating the 2013-2014 ECP recipients of the Judy A. Bryant Memorial Award and the Judy Fish Award in Inclusive Education.

Judy A. Bryant Memorial Award:

Xueran Han, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, General Educational Psychology Project concentration

ECP's Professor Steven Shaw Interviewed on CJAD 800

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:18:38 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Steven Shaw discusses easing children back to school on the Andrew Carter Morning Show, CJAD 800. Listen here!

Professor Derevensky Appointed a Member MELS Advisory Board on English Education

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 19:32:42 +0000

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology was recently appointed as a member of the Advisory Board on English Education under the Ministre de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport.

ECP's Professor Muis Interviewed on CTV News

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 13:26:45 +0000

Dr. Krista Muis, Associate Professor, in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was interviewed on CTV News on using the new active learning technique in the classroom, using technology.

Watch the full interview on CTV News.

ECP's Prof. Muis in Globe and Mail

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:23:55 +0000

Dr. Krista Muis, Associate Professor, in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Learning Science Program was recently interviewed in the Globe and Mail about active learning, as opposed to the the traditional approach in classrooms.

ECP Welcomes Professors Eve-Marie Quintin and Marina Milyavskaya

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 19:46:35 +0000

Dr. Eve-Marie Quintin will be joining the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology in August 2014 as an Assistant Professor in School/Applied Child Psychology. Dr. Quintin holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the Université du Québec à Montréal. She worked as Postdoctoral Researcher at the Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Psychology, and is a registered psychologist and neuropsychologist through the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec.

ECP's Professor Burack Interviewed in the Canadian Jewish News

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:24:54 +0000

Dr. Jacob Burack, Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was recently interviewed in Canadian Jewish News for his research in the development of attention and cognition among typically developing children, persons with autism, and persons with specific syndromes associated with intellectual disabilities.

ECP's Dr. Bruce Shore Receives the 2014 CCGSE Mentorship Award

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:45:56 +0000

Dr. Bruce Shore, Professor Emeritus, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology was honored with the 2014 Canadian Committee for Graduate Students in Education (CCGSE) Mentorship Award.

Tanya Chichekian, ECP Student, receives Recognition Award from the Canadian Association for Teacher Education

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 08 May 2014 14:28:37 +0000

Tanya Chichekian, a Doctoral Candidate in the Leanring Sciences program, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was recently honored with a Recognition Award from the Canadian Asssociation for Teacher Education (CATE) for her Doctoral dissertation's contribution to research on teacher education in Canada, entitled "Self-Efficiancy for Inquiry-Based Instruction" Surviving the Leap from Student-Teacher to an Inquiry-Oriented Novice Teacher".

An ECP Undergraduate Course Assignment Gone Viral! #��VR��ƵHappy

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 02 May 2014 19:17:49 +0000

A class assignment in ECP's undergraduate course offering, EDPT 200 - Integrating Educational Technology in Classrooms, shared on YouTube has received over 50,000 hits and is now featured on ��VR��Ƶ's front page as one of the top stories! Our course lecturer, Sam Bruzzese, was happy to share this video with us of his student's work.

If this doesn't put a smile on your face, we don't know what will! Enjoy! #��VR��ƵHappy

Link to #��VR��ƵHappy Video

Chiara Perico and Vanessa Bao received Best Oral Presentation Awards

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:35:03 +0000

Congratulations to Chiara Perico, MA Student, and Vanessa Bao, PhD Student, in School/Applied Child Psychology and members of Dr. Armando Bertone’s PNLab, received “Best oral presentation awards” at the annual research meetings of the FRSQ-funded Vision Research Network and Neuropsychology and Cognition Research Centers this past year!

ECP's Dr. Shore Publishes Book "The graduate advisor handbook: A student-centered approach"

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:22:39 +0000

Dr. Bruce M. Shore, Emeritus Professor, in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology recently published a new book titled "The graduate advisor handbook: A student-centered approach".

Dr. Muis Receives Richard E. Snow Award for Early Contributions

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 14:31:08 +0000

Dr. Krist Muis, Associate Professor, in the the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology recently received the Richard E. Snow Award from the American Psychological Association, divison 15 (Educational Psychology).

The Richard E. Snow Award is given to an individual who has made a significant early career contribution.

Congratulations Dr. Muis!

Human Development Program Award Winners

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:56:39 +0000

The Human Development program is proud to announce the winners of the “2014 Article of the Year Award”, intended to highlight and recognize our HD students’ research accomplishments in their respective field of study.

The recipient of this year’s “Article of the Year Award”, is Amanda Saxe, a Ph.D. student supervised by Dr. Tara Flanagan. We would also like to acknowledge the work of Amy Shapiro, Ph.D. student, who is the recipient of an honorable mention award.

Congratulations to Drs. Derevensky and Sinacore, Elected CPA Fellows

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:26:59 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology would like to congratulate Drs. Jeffrey Derevensky, Professor, and Ada Sinacore, Associate Professor, on being elected Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Fellows.

ECP's Dr. Hall's Research Featured in National Geographic and Forbes

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:41:48 +0000

Co-Researcher, Dr. Nathan Hall, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and the research team, led by Dr.

ECP's Dr. Muis Appointed Canada Research Chair

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:26:15 +0000

Dr. Krista Muis, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was recently appointed Canada Research Chair, Tier II, in Epistemic Cognition and Self-Regulated Learning.

Congratulations Dr. Muis!

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky of ECP Receives 2013 NCRG Scientific Achievement Award

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 17:09:09 +0000

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Professor, in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology was recently honored with the 2013 Scientific Achievement Award from the U.S. National Centre for Responsible Gambling. This award was in recognition of Dr. Derevensky's contributions to the field of research on youth and adolescent gambling.

Dr. Nathan Hall of ECP Awarded Two SSHRC Grants!

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 20:29:34 +0000

Dr. Nathan Hall, Assistant Professor, in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology was recently awarded two grants from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Sara Houshmand, Doctoral Student in ECP, receives ��VR��Ƶ Univerity's inaugural Award for Equity & Community Building!

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:53:56 +0000

Sara Houshmand, doctoral student in Counselling Psychology, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, received ��VR��Ƶ’s inaugural Award for Equity and Community Building! This Award recognizes staff and students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusivity at ��VR��Ƶ and the community-at-large.

Drs. Breuleux and Hall Awarded SSHRC Partnership Development Grants

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:52:05 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology would like to congratulate Dr. Alain Breuleux, Associate Professor in the Learning Sciences Program, on being awarded the SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) Partnership Grant for the project titled, Professional learning network for digital literacy and disciplinary understanding in school.

ECP Welcomes New Chair, Dr. Robert J. Vallerand

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 20:27:46 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology welcomes Professor Robert J. Vallerand as Chair of the Department. Dr. Vallerand joined the Department as a Full Professor and Chair today, August 1, 2013.

Dr. Talwar of ECP Interviewed in Parents Magazine

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 18:07:42 +0000

Dr. Victoria Talwar, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, weighs in for Parents Magazine's article about childrens lie-telling, "...the act of manipulating the truth for personal gain 'is a developmental milestone, much like learning to get dressed by yourself or to take turns.'"

Please visit Parents Magazine, to read to full online version of the article "The Truth About Lying".

Stephanie Mitelman Earns 2013 First Tracks Award for Innovation in Sexology!

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:46:31 +0000

Stephanie Mitelman, course lecturer in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology was awarded the 2013 First Tracks Award for Innovation in Sexology! The honor was awarded by Honest Exchange, a New Jersey-based sexuality education consulting firm. The award recognizes Stephanie's ground-breaking sexuality education resources that address the learning styles of youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).

Congratulations!

Dr. Nathan Hall of ECP Publishes Book!

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 27 May 2013 14:33:31 +0000

Dr. Nathan Hall, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology(ECP), published his first book titled, "Emotion, Motivation, and Self-Regulation: A Handbook for Teachers", with co-author Dr. Thomas Goetz, Adjunct Professor in ECP.

Highlights include:

Maureen Baron Interviewed by CBC's Daybreak Montreal

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:14:02 +0000

Maureen Baron, a course lecturer with the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology for almost 10 years was interviewed on CBC's Daybreak Montreal.

Dr. Azevedo of ECP Publishes Book

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:31:20 +0000

Dr. Roger Azevedo, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) and Professor, in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology(ECP) recently published his book, titled "International Handbook of Metacognition and Learning Technologies".

Congratulations Dr. Azevedo!

The book also had a variety of ECP contributors:

Drs. Azevedo and Lajoie of ECP Interviewed on SSHRC`s YouTube Channel

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:12:04 +0000

Drs. Susanne Lajoie, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1), and Roger Azevedo, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1), of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology were interviewed on the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) YouTube Channel.

��VR��Ƶ's Headway Features Dr. Susanne Lajoie's LEADS Project

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:27:52 +0000

Dr. Susanne Lajoie, Canada Research Chair Tier 1 and Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology(ECP), and members of the Learning Environments Across Disciplines (LEADS) research group were featured in ��VR��Ƶ's Headway magazine, spring 2013 issue, for their collaborative research to enhance learning through digital technology.

ECP's Dr. Nancy Heath Gives Back to Schools!

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:30:11 +0000

Dr. Nancy Heath, James ��VR��Ƶ Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was interviewed in the Globe and Mail about her research on students stress when transitioning from elementary school to high school.

The Heath Research Team are now giving back to participating schools and students by offering a Stress Management workshop this year.

Congratulations to Faculty of Education Fellowship Winners!

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:36:44 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology would like to congratulate the following ECP students on receiving 2013-2014 Faculty of Education Fellowships!

Chao-Mei Chiang, Ph.D. Candidate, Counselling Psychology Program
2013-2014 Jackie Kirk Fieldwork Support Fund recipient.

Tanya Chichekian, Ph.D. Candidate, Learning Sciences Program
2013-2014 Walter A. and K. Mary Marsh Fellowships in Teaching and Learning recipient.

Dr. Marilyn Fitzpatrick of ECP Recipient of 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:48:43 +0000

Dr. Marilyn Fitzpatrick, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology was awarded the 2013 Faculty of Education Distinguished Teaching Award!

Dr. Fitzpatrick is currently the Program Director of ECP's Counselling Psychology Masters and Doctoral programs, and has and continues to supervise many students in this area.

Watch ECP’s Dr. Tara Flanagan on Canal Savoir’s television program, Campus!

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:42:30 +0000

The television program Campus profiling ECP’s Dr. Tara Flanagan out in the field will be airing tonight Friday April 12th at 7:30PM and Sunday April 14th at 3PM! Check it on Canal Savoir, available on Videotron(ch. 22) and Bell (ch. 152) TV providers.

ECP Professor Receives Diamond Jubilee Medal

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:10:00 +0000

Dr. George Mager, retired professor from the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was recently honored with a Diamond Jubilee Medal. The medal serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.

Congratulations Dr. Mager!

YouTube Interview with Dr. Susanne Lajoie of ECP

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:09:08 +0000

Dr. Susanne Lajoie, Canada Research Chair and Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology was interviewed by MindShare Learning on YouTube about the newly funded Learning Environments across Disciplines (LEADS) project, which Dr. Lajoie is the Director.

��VR��Ƶ Reporter Interviews ECP's Dr. Susanne Lajoie

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:37:25 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Susanne Lajoie, Professor and Canadian Research Chair, was interviewed in the ��VR��Ƶ Reporter for her research on LEADS (Learning Environments across Disciplines) to use technology as a source of enhancing the way students learn.

Dr. Tara Flanagan of ECP, Interviewed on CTV News!

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:28:41 +0000

Dr. Tara Flanagan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was interviewed on CTV News!

ECP's Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky Receives Joseph Ciarrocchi Recognition Award!

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:32:58 +0000

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was presented the Joseph Ciarrocchi Recognition Award from the the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling for pioneering efforts in research on youth problem gambling. Dr. Deverevnsky's research focuses on identifying and understanding the underlying factors and consequences related to youth gambling problems.

Congratulations Dr. Derevensky!

Dr. Susanne Lajoie, Professor in ECP, Featured in The Globe and Mail as a Leading Researcher Across Canada!

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:23:21 +0000

Dr. Susanne Lajoie, Canada Research Chair and Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was featured in The Globe and Mail today as one of the leading researchers across Canada!

Stephanie Mitelman, ECP Course Lecturer, Interviewed on CTV News about Lack of Sex Education in Quebec Schools

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:24:37 +0000

Stephanie Mitelman, a course lecturer in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was interviewed on CTV News! Stephanie works as a sex educator with the Sexual Health Network of Quebec, and provides sex education to Quebec’s public school systems.

“For decades sex education was a staple in North American high schools, but in 2005 Quebec decided to change course and dedicated instruction was removed from the curriculum.”

ECP's Dr. Susanne Lajoie Featured in Le Devoir for Collaborative Research on Technology in the Classroom

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:12:23 +0000

ECP's Dr. Susanne Lajoie, Canada Research Chair, Tier 1 and Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and her Learning Environments Across Disciplines (LEADS) research team 'leads' a 19-university and 6-country collaborative research project on technology in classrooms. Dr. Lajoie's team and study are featured in the Le Devoir, particularly as it relates to dropout rates.

ECP Doctoral Candidate, Jamie Duggan, Nominated for American Library Association Award!

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:43:45 +0000

The research "Self-injury behaviours on the Internet," of Jamie Duggan, PhD candidate in the School/Applied Child Psychology Program, published in the Encyclopedia of Cyber Behaviour has been nominated for the Outstanding Reference Sources Award by the American Library Association!

Dr. Martin Drapeau consults with Commissaire à la santé et au bien-être du Québec

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:50:02 +0000

Following numerous meetings and consultations with experts in mental health, including Dr. Martin Drapeau, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, the Commissaire à la santé et au bien-être du Québec released a report titled Verser, plus d'équité et de Résultats en santé mentale au Québec. In this report, the Commissaire recommends greater access to psychotherapy for those in need.

Update: Dr. Nathan Smith Study on the Comedy Network's The Colbert Report!

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:42:00 +0000

After publishing a study that shows health benefits for 'coming out of the closet' for gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals, Dr. Nathan Smith, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and his colleagues at the Université de Montréal's new study titled "Sexual Orientation and Disclosure in Relation to Psychiatric Symptoms, Diurnal Cortisol, and Allostatic Load" has been a hot topic worldwide and now on The Comedy Network's The Colbert Report!

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky Testifies before the Senate of Canada on Bill C-290

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:20:15 +0000

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was invited to testify before the Senate of Canada regarding the Bill C-290, a legislation that would make it legal in Canada to bet on a single sports event, which is currently only legal for horse racing.

To read the discussion in full, visit the Parliament of Canada website.

Dr. Victoria Talwar’s research findings mentioned in the popular Fruit Ninja app!

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:16:47 +0000

Fan of the game Fruit Ninja? Check out the Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots version and see some of the research of Dr. Victoria Talwar, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, in between rounds as one of the “fairytale facts”.

Dr. Nathan Smith's study on Health Benefits of Coming out of the Closet for LGB Individuals reported on worldwide!

��VR��Ƶ — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:07:03 +0000

Dr. Nathan Smith, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and his colleagues at the Université de Montréal published a new study that shows health benefits of coming out of the closet for lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals.

ECP’s Dr. Tara Flanagan on Canal Savoir’s television program, Campus!

��VR��Ƶ — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:57:07 +0000

Canal Savoir’s television program, Campus is profiling ECP’s Dr. Tara Flanagan out in the field!

ECPs Dr. Nathan Smith Featured in SEDE 2012-2013 Calendar

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:51:21 +0000

The SEDE Calendar project showcases the talent, hard work and dedication of ��VR��Ƶ staff, students, faculties, local artists and community organizations. Dr. Nathan Smith, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology was featured in the month of May in the Social Equity & Diversity Education 2012-2013 Calendar!

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky Interviewed on Fox News for Annual Holiday Campaign

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:00:57 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Interim Chair, was interviewed for Fox News!

Inaugural Book Launch with Dept. of Educational and Counselling Psychology`s Drs. Burack, Derevensky & Talwar

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:13:44 +0000

On Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 the Institute of Human Development and Well-Being presented an Inaugural Book Launch, where authors such as The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Drs.

Conference on the Transition from School to the Community for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Co-directed by ECPs Dr. Flanagan

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:07:10 +0000

On Friday, November 23, the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Tara Flanagan, Assistant Professor, and School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dr.

Creating University-Community Partnerships, Youth Mental Health: Building Resilience Interactive Conference

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:04:17 +0000

The Institute for Human Development and Well-Being held the Creating University-Community Partnerships, Youth Mental Health: Building Resilience Interactive Conference on Tuesday, November 22, 2012. The conference was co-hosted by the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Nancy Health, James ��VR��Ƶ Professor, and Dr. Elana Bloom, Coordinator, Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, Lester B. Pearson School Board.

2012-2013 Lecture Series with ECP's Dr. Nancy Heath

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:51:03 +0000

Family and School Support and Treatment Team in conjunction with the Centre of Excellence for Mental Health presents the 2012-2013 Lecture Series where the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Nancy Heath, James ��VR��Ƶ Professor, will be speaking.

ECP's Dr. Victoria Talwar Featured in USA Today

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:38:53 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Victoria Talwar, Canada Research Chair, was recently featured in USA Today for her research on children's lie-telling. Dr. Talwar's research focuses on the development of children’s understanding of the concepts of truth and lies and their actual truth-telling and lie-telling behaviour.

20, 25 & 40 Years of Service at ��VR��Ƶ

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:07:21 +0000

Congratulations to the following Professors in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology for their many years of continued service to the university. A big thanks goes out to them all for their continued efforts and committment over the years!

Drs. Jacob Burack (Professor), Susanne Lajoie (Canada Research Chair) and Alenoush Saroyan (Professor) - 20 years of service

Dr. Alain Breuleux (Associate Professor) - 25 years of service

UPDATE: ECP's Dr. Nancy Heath work with Google/Youtube on self-injury highlighted in the 2011 Principal's Report!

��VR��Ƶ — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:59:41 +0000

Early this year Dr. Nancy Heath launched the website, Self-Injury and Outreach Support(SiOS), which was the first international online outreach initiative to provide help and information on self-injury. Dr. Heath's work has been highlighted in the 2011 Principal's Report. Congratulations!

Dr. Nathan Smith elected Chair of the APA Fellows Committee

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:13:07 +0000

Congratulations Dept. of Educational & Counselling Psychology faculty member Dr. Nathan Smith, Chair-Elect of the Fellows committee of the American Psychological Association.

Dr. Martin Drapeau elected Chair of the CPA's Clinical Section Executive

��VR��Ƶ — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:10:16 +0000

Congratulations to Dept. of Educational & Counselling Psychology faculty member Dr. Martin Drapeau, Chair-Elect on the Executive Committee of the Clinical Section of the Canadian Psychological Association.

ECP's Dr. Nancy Heath work with Google/Youtube on self-injury highlighted in the 2011 Principal's Report

��VR��Ƶ — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:13:17 +0000

Early this year Dr. Heath launched the website, Self-Injury and Outreach Support(SiOS), which was the first international online outreach initiative to provide help and information on self-injury. Congratulations!