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Seeking Candidates for Tenure-Track Appointment in Human Development

TheDepartment of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP)invites applications for one tenure-track appointment inHuman Development (HD) Programat the rank of Assistant Professor.

Published: 16 Apr 2026

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

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 91˿Ƶ study has found.

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Published: 13 Apr 2026

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

On March 20, 2026, it was announced that Professor Marie-Hélène Pennestri will be appointed as 91˿Ƶ's new Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Associate Provost (Graduate Education). The 91˿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.

Published: 20 Mar 2026

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

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.

Published: 18 Mar 2026

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

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.

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Published: 4 Mar 2026

In Memoriam: Dr. Rachelle Keyserlink

91˿Ƶ lowers its flag to half-mast in memory ofDr. Rachelle Keyserlink on February 11, 2026.

Published: 11 Feb 2026

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

TheDaniel 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).

Published: 20 Jan 2026

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

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,counselorsand psychol

Published: 16 Jan 2026

Program helps future teachers to manage their stress and their emotions

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 91˿Ƶ’s Faculty of Education to make well-being in education a strategic priority and create theRegulating Emotions and Stress for pre-Service Teachers Program (RESST), with the support of the Rossy Foundation.

Published: 13 Jan 2026

Toddler Screen Time is on the Rise

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 theGrowing Up in Quebec study.That number increases to 65 per cent on weekends.

Published: 11 Dec 2025

Adam Dubé on Decoder podcast, "How ChatGPT is fuelling an existential crisis in education"

Dr. Adam Dubé was a guest on The Verge podcast, Decoder. He spoke with the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Verge, Nilay Patel, about how GenAI is impacting education, how worried we should be about students cheating with GenAI, how students think GenAI "thinks", and how this impacts how they learn with GenAI.

Published: 20 Nov 2025

Youth Digital Compass Keeps Kids Cybersafe

Built upon years of research led by Professor Victoria Talwar from 91˿Ƶ’s Faculty of Education, Youth Digital Compass is an initiative dedicated to helping young people navigate online life safely, kindly, and confidently.

Published: 13 Nov 2025

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

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.

Published: 5 Nov 2020

Seeking Research Participants: Understanding the experiences of students with disabilities

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

Published: 9 Sep 2020

Statement on Racial Injustice and Systemic Discrimination

Dear 91˿Ƶ ECP Community,

Published: 7 Jul 2020

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