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The Faculty of Education's Dr. Nancy Heath (James 91˿Ƶ 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?

Classified as: covid-19
Published on: 14 Apr 2020

91˿Ƶ Education’s Susanne Lajoie designs and builds interactive, technology-enhanced learning environments in authentic settings that help transform untrained beginners into real-world experts by engaging their emotions and advancing thinking.

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Published on: 7 Apr 2020

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

During the past three weeks, you have received a lot of information from 91˿Ƶ and from this Faculty with regard to important directives, new protocols, and other COVID-19 safety instructions. Now that we have managed to adapt to remote instruction and learning, working from home, and other major challenges, we would like to invite you to be part of an online dialogue to help rebuild the connections within our community. Presenting the #91˿ƵEdAtHome Challenge:

Published on: 3 Apr 2020

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at 91˿Ƶ's Faculty of Education, weighs the pros and cons of social media on young people during this moment of crisis. How will this reshape the interactions of future generations?

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Published on: 26 Mar 2020

Get the help and support you need no matter where you are!

Check out our updated list of available virtual support groups and resources for the Montreal and Quebec regions. From Cultural Communities to Social Movements to Volunteering Opportunities, get the information you need to remain safe and connected.

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Published on: 25 Mar 2020

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 91˿Ƶ'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 91˿Ƶ’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.

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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 by91˿Ƶ 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

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:/x/ZVM

Published on: 19 Feb 2020

Early Childhood Symposium 2020 (February 11 & 12, 2020) will feature two 91˿Ƶ Education speakers:Dr. 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,Laval, Québec, H7S 2K7).

Published on: 6 Feb 2020

91˿Ƶ'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?Dr. Steven Shaw of 91˿Ƶ'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.

Published on: 14 Jan 2020

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