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Improving Student Mental Health During the COVID-19 Crisis

Dr. Nancy Heath, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, helps students foster resilience to remain calm and handle stressful situations in this video produced by Phychology Today. She speaks to the power of networking by accessing peer support groups and online resources to help develop vital stress management skills, but warns that some students may be afraid to ask for help in certain situations.

Published on: 20 Mar 2020

Learn tips and tricks for managing anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in this Globe and Mail article, featuring Tina Montreuil, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at º«¹úÂãÎè's Faculty of Education.

Understanding that you need to accept the things that are beyond your control is the first step.

Published on: 19 Mar 2020

Tina Montreuil, Assistant Professor in º«¹úÂãÎè’s Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, helps us understand how anxiety is a normal response in the face of COVID-19.

Read the full article from the Montreal Gazette here:

Published on: 18 Mar 2020

Congratulation to Faculty of Education (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology) Assistant Professor Dr.

Published on: 5 Mar 2020

The upcoming event, Game Over: When Video Games Become a Problem featuring guest speaker Cam Adair, is getting some media buzz. Co-hosted byÌýº«¹úÂãÎè Education's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and the Montreal non-profit, Agence Ometz, Game Over is a one-night only free parenting masterclass that discusses gaming addiction.

Published on: 2 Mar 2020

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Do you lack sleep? Sleep often gets sacrificed as a result of other work or home life priorities, or neglected due to poor lifestyle habits and the attractiveness of screen time. L'Agence Science-Presse interviewed Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri of the Faculty of Education (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology) to gain some insight about the importance of sleep. Read more or listen to the interview...

Published on: 25 Feb 2020

With the talk of teacher shortages in Quebec, CTV conducted a story "Is Quebec’s teacher shortage being caused by new laws, poor working conditions?" Some of the Faculty's students were featured in this story, and impacts future educators from all of our departments:Ìý/x/ZVM

Published on: 19 Feb 2020

Early Childhood Symposium 2020 (February 11 & 12, 2020) will feature two º«¹úÂãÎè Education speakers:ÌýDr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman will give the Opening Plenary as and Dr. Tina Montreuil will lead the workshop "Healthy Minds, Healthy Schools & Resilience Building in Children: Preliminary Outcomes". The symposium will be held at Palace Centre de Congrès (1717 Boul le Corbusier,ÌýLaval, Québec, H7S 2K7).

Published on: 6 Feb 2020

º«¹úÂãÎè's Faculty of Education reminds all students, staff, alumni, and friends that education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility.

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed January 24 as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.

Without inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all, countries will not succeed in achieving gender equality and breaking the cycle of poverty that is leaving millions of children, youth and adults behind.

Published on: 24 Jan 2020

It's January! Are you having trouble getting back to your regular routine after the holidays? Are you trudging to class or happy to be back?ÌýDr. Steven Shaw of º«¹úÂãÎè's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology shares his outlook and expertise about settling back into the school routine with CJAD 800 Morning Host, Andrew Carter.

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Published on: 14 Jan 2020

In the spirit of the holidaysÌýGlobal TV interviewed Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, the Faculty's Educational and Counselling Psychology Chair, about the dangers of giving kids and teens gifts and stocking stuffers gifts that promote gambling. Can lottery tickets and scratch tickets lead to youth gambling addiction? See the full interview here:Ìý/x/ZETÌý

Published on: 17 Dec 2019

The Department of Integrated Studies in Education's Dr. Allison Gonsalves was asked to speak at º«¹úÂãÎè's December 6th eventÌýhonouring the memory of the victims of the Polytechnique Massacre;Ìýthe 30th anniversary of the tragedy and the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Dr. Gonsalves was there in her capacity as the Co-Chair for º«¹úÂãÎè's Senate Subcommittee on Women. The event was covered by the .

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Published on: 6 Dec 2019

CBC Radio's Cross Country Checkup explored gaming addiction in an interview with Dr.ÌýJeffrey Derevensky, Chair of º«¹úÂãÎè's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) with the Faculty of Education. Also featured, , upcoming guestÌýspeaker scheduled to be brought in by ECP and partnering organizations for an event in Spring 2020. Note that Dr.

Published on: 11 Nov 2019

Jeffrey Derevensky, Chair of º«¹úÂãÎè's Faculty of Education: DepartmentÌýof Educational & Counselling Psychology, and Head of º«¹úÂãÎè’s International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours, has been featured in the media over the last several days due to his expertise in gaming addiction. Learn more:

Published on: 11 Oct 2019

When asked by º«¹úÂãÎè Senate about student internships in light of Bill 21, Dean Dilson Rassier made it clear that the Faculty of Education is taking a proactive role in facilitating students' concerns. Read more about it in The º«¹úÂãÎè Daily:Ìý

Published on: 3 Oct 2019

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