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º«¹úÂãÎè Education Hosts Virtual Convocation
To honour our Faculty of Education Class of 2020, º«¹úÂãÎè created this beautiful video that features snapshots of our graduates, hearty congratulations from our º«¹úÂãÎè leadership, and special messages from celebrity guest speakers Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier François Legault, and º«¹úÂãÎè alumnus and Superbowl 2020 star Dr. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif.
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Better Understanding the Psychological Impact of COVID-19
Adapting to Changes
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Dean Rassier's Message of Community Support
Dear º«¹úÂãÎè Education Community,
The current events of these past weeks have shone a light on the racial injustice that sadly exists in today’s world. The tragedy of George Floyd’s death, while having taken place in the United States, has provoked us to think about direct and indirect prejudices that perpetuate in our own communities.
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Media Spotlight – Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri, ECP, Podcast on Sleep
Is your sleep being disturbed from the confinement? Psychologist Marie-Hélène Pennestri, of the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, tells us about the potential causes of such a change and offers us tips for maintaining good sleep techniques, while deconstructing some myths about it on her podcast Le sommeil : un allié en matière de santé mentale.
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A Student's Guide to Managing Stress During Difficult Times
An interactive guide to strategies and resources that you can follow along with to manage stress and intense feelings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brought to you by º«¹úÂãÎè, Development and Intrapersonal Resilience, The Centre of Excellent for Mental Health, Lester B. Pearson School Board, and Amanda Argento, Educational Technology Consultant
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Media Spotlight – Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP, Featured in CTV News Segment
Dr. Tina Montreuil, of the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, was featured in a CTV News segment on reopening schools and how parents are trying to help their children stay connected to friends and up to date with their curriculum.
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Media Spotlight – Adam Dubé, ECP, on CTV News
Adam Dubé Reassures Students Contemplating Deferral on CTV News
In this CTV News piece, ECP Assistant Professor Adam Dubé reassures students concerned about the value of remote course delivery that "instructors will be creating new types of learning experiences for their students."
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Media Spotlight – Dr. Nancy Heath, ECP, Featured in Globe and Mail Article
Dr. Nancy Heath, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at º«¹úÂãÎè's Faculty of Education shares her insights on parents’ anxieties and challenges regarding sending their children back to school, and the difficulties teachers will face with new distancing rules.
Read the full Globe and Mail article at: º«¹úÂãÎè.ca/x/4Uh
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Media Spotlight – LaPresse.ca Features Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP
Dr. Tina Montreuil, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education's Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling at º«¹úÂãÎè, offers eight tips in this French LaPresse.ca article to help parents and children take advantage of the current situation and recreate an optimal family environment.
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Media Spotlight – LaPresse.ca Features Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP
Dr. Tina Montreuil, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education's Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling at º«¹úÂãÎè, offers eight tips in this French LaPresse.ca article to help parents and children take advantage of the current situation and recreate an optimal family environment.
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Allison Gonsalves, Adam Dubé Win 2020 Faculty of Education Teaching Award!
º«¹úÂãÎè's Faculty of Education is proud to celebrate the teaching excellence of Allison Gonsalves, Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) and Adam Dubé, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), through this year's Teaching Awards.
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Allison Gonsalves, Adam Dubé Win 2020 Faculty of Education Teaching Award!
º«¹úÂãÎè's Faculty of Education is proud to celebrate the teaching excellence of Allison Gonsalves, Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) and Adam Dubé, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), through this year's Teaching Awards.
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Media Highlight: ECP's Marie-Hélène Pennestri Discusses Sleep Habits During COVID-19
COVD-19 stress keeping you awake? Sleep expert, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri of the Faculty of Education's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology advises on sleep habits in this Global News interview.
For the full interview, click here: Global News.ca/Corona Virus Sleep Problems
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Media Highlight: ECP's Marie-Hélène Pennestri Discusses Sleep Habits During COVID-19
COVD-19 stress keeping you awake? Sleep expert, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri of the Faculty of Education's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology advises on sleep habits in this Global News interview.
For the full interview, click here: Global News.ca/Corona Virus Sleep Problems
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Op-Ed: Finding parenting tough these days? You're not alone
The Faculty of Education's Dr. Nancy Heath (James º«¹úÂãÎè Professor, Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, and Interim ECP Department Chair) joined with Lester B. Pearson School Board psychologist, Dr. Elana Bloom, to write an op-ed piece for The Montreal Gazette about recognizing and managing parenting struggles while homebound with kids during COVID-19. How can parents best maintain their own emotional well-being and that of their children?