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Clinical psychology graduate students Jenessa Shaw, Michelle Korlacka, and Monica Groves, presented a workshop for the general public on Self-Compassion at the Kitchener Public Library (Central Branch) on January 11, 2024. The event was well attended, and the students provided an informative and engaging workshop to explain the concept of self-compassion, research on the benefits and considerations for use, and practical strategies for implementation. The students were a credit to the clinical program, department and our psychology profession, integrating research and a

Clinical psychology graduate students Taylor Crawford, Tyler Eschenwecker, and Aliya McNeil presented a workshop for on Understanding Obsessions and Compulsions at the Kitchener Public Library (Central Branch) on Nov 30, 2023. Mentored by Dr. Christine Purdon, the students provided an informative and engaging workshop to address popular misconceptions of OCD and to better understand the symptoms and why they persist, along with effective treatment approaches.

Clinical psychology graduate students from the University of Waterloo Sarena Daljeet, Sim Tung, Fatima Wasif, and Jasmine Zhang developed and presented an engaging, informative, and interactive workshop for seniors at the Forest Height Public Library. The presentation reviewed relevant research and interesting facts pertaining to technology use and well-being for children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Audience response was positive and interested in the topic. 

Clinical psychology graduate students Jessica Edwards, Katie Finch and Fatima Wasif presented an amazing workshop on Stress Management for Athletes on April 25, 2023, to the elite competitive swimmers of the Club Warriors Swim Club. 

Clinical psychology graduate students Jasmine Zhang, Charlotte Aitken, and Aliya McNeil presented an interactive workshop on Teens and Social Relationships on April 21, 2023 for guidance counsellors and educators with the Waterloo Region District School Board. 

Clinical psychology graduate students from the University of Waterloo Rebecca Trossman, Mahsa Sadeghi Janbahan, and Aleece Katan developed and presented an engaging, informative, and interactive workshop on brain-based factors for health aging to a capacity crowd of 40 seniors at the Forest Height Public Library.  The presentation reviewed normative age-related changes in brain functioning, tips to promote brain health across the lifespan, and behavioural signs that additional assessment may be warranted.  Audience response was highly positive and lively, with many contribution

Clinical psychology graduate students Jasmine Zhang, Charlotte Aiken, and Aliya McNeil presented a workshop for parents and caring adults on Teens and Social Relationships at the Kitchener Public Library (Central Branch) on Nov 17, 2022.  The students shared interesting and informative research and developmental information about the changing landscape of teen social relationships with parents, friends, and romantic partners. 

Clinical psychology graduate students from the University of Waterloo Mahsa Sadeghi Janbahan, Jolie Ho, Kendra Wasson, and Sarena Daljeet developed and presented an engaging, informative, and interactive workshop on Mindfulness to community participants at the Kitchener Public Library Central Branch on October 20, 2022.  The presentation incorporated clinical examples and interactive exercises to understand the nature and science associated with mindfulness.

In this YouTube video, Dr. Dillon Browne (Clinical Faculty Member) meets with Goodable to discuss the added stress of the conflict in Ukraine during a time when families are already experiencing high levels of stress due to the global pandemic and rising inflation. Guidance to parents on how to discuss the conflict in Ukraine with their children is also shared. Check out the video below!

Laura Colucci, Carla Rumeo, Jenessa Shaw, and Fatima Wasif presented an informative and engaging workshop on Mental Health 101 to individuals working in a not-for-profit organization. The event was hosted by the United Way in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  To aide in developing and tailoring the workshop, a pre-workshop survey was sent to participants and the results were integrated into the presentation. 40 participants were in attendance for the talk, held over Zoom.