Events

Speaker: Dr. Candice Monson, Ryerson University

Title:  Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD and Enhancing Relationships

Location: PAS 2083

Reception to follow in PAS 3005

Abstract:

Clinical Psychology graduate students will be manning a booth at the Healthy Relationships Fair at the Student Life Centre on January 24, 2019.  Stop by between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  They have snacks!

Graduate students in the Clinical area of our Department will provide a workshop on the Benefits of Self-Compassion at the Kitchener Public Library (Central Branch) on March 5th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.  This talk will include defininig self-compassion (what it is and what it is not), talking about the benefits of adopting self-compassion in day-to-day life, and exploring the science behind self-compassion.  The talk will also include an opportunity to practice using self-compassion and provide resources for further learning.  

Speaker: Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, Northeastern University; President of Association for Psychological Science

Title: The Power of Predictions: An emerging paradigm for psychologucal research

Location:  PAS 2083

Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Reception to follow in PAS 3005

Speaker: Dr. Dave Sobel, Brown University

Title: Bridging the gap between causal and scientific reasoning

Location:  PAS 2083

Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Reception to follow in PAS 3005

Kassandra Cortes' thesis is entitled: "The Role of Regulatory Focus Motivation in Experiencing Relationship Success."

All are welcome to attend.

This year's speaker will be Dr. David Dunning from the University of Michigan.

Title: We are all flawed intellects: So can we really judge expertise in self and others?

Graduate students in the Clinical area of the Psychology Department will present a workshop on Happy Healthy Relationships at Forest Heights Community Library on April 29th from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.  

The Psychology Department at the University of Waterloo will host the 49th Annual Ontario Psychology Undergraduate Thesis Conference on May 3.  Read more about the conference. 

Andriy Struk's thesis is entitled: "The desire to act: Exploring situational, dispositional and genetic correlates of a fundamental motivational state."

All are welcome to attend.