Events

Mahsa Sadeghi Janbahan’s thesis is entitled: “Goal-Striving and Pilot Goal Management Training in Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder”

This defence is being held remotely and is only open to the committee members, candidate, and the candidate's invited guests.

Erik Jansen’s thesis is entitled: “A Metamotivational Approach to Understanding Managers’ Beliefs About Motivationally Diverse Teams in the Domain of Regulatory Mode”

All are welcome to attend.

David Borkenhagen’s thesis is entitled: “COVID-19 Risk Perception in Urban and Architectural Environments”

This defence is being held remotely and is only open to the committee members, candidate, and the candidate's invited guests.

The University of Waterloo's Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience will be holding its Fall Research Day this October 17 from 16:30 - 19:00 in QNC 0101 (https://uwaterloo.ca/map/).

From 16:30 - 17:30 there will be faculty short talks (about 5 minutes each) to give an overview of the different labs affiliated with the CTN and what their scientific projects are.

From 17:30 to 18:00 there will be time for cookies, coffee and discussion (if you are interested in sharing a poster during this time let me know so I can give you the details of how it will work).

From 18:00 - 19:00 there will be a series of short (think 3 minute thesis style) talks by post-docs and graduate students working with Centre faculty.

If you have any questions just write to me <britt@uwaterloo.ca> or Reza Ramezan <rramezan@uwaterloo.ca>, my co-organizer.

Title: Emily Cyr’s PhD Oral Defence

Date: Friday, November 3, 2023, at 10:00am

Location: PAS 2464

Details: Emily Cyr’s thesis is entitled: “Correlates and Consequences of Misjudging Romantic Partners’ Work and Family Priorities”

All are welcome to attend.

Description

Does technology take us away from what matters most, or could it provide new ways of enriching our lives? In this workshop, Clinical
Psychology students at the University of Waterloo will review how technology relates to well-being across the lifespan. Referencing research in the field, we will outline the benefits and risks associated with the use of technology for promoting social connection, pursuing hobbies, and aiding personal development

When
Wednesday
November 29, 2023
1:00 to 2:00 pm
 

Where
Forest Heights Library
251 Fischer-Hallman Road
Kitchener
 

Additional Information
Registration is required

 

OCD is a serious and debilitating disorder that affects approximately 370,000Canadians, but it is often quite misunderstood. This presentation by clinicalpsychology graduate students at the University of Waterloo will provide anoverview of a wide range of obsessions and compulsions and offer anunderstanding of why these symptoms persist. In doing so, stigma andmisinformation about OCD will be addressed to leave listeners with anaccurate understanding of this condition.

Title: Martin Harry Turpin’s PhD Oral Defence

Date: Friday, December 1, 2023, at 10:00am

Location: PAS 2464

Details: Martin Harry Turpin’s thesis is entitled: “Dazzled and Confused: Bullshitting as a Strategic Behaviour”

All are welcome to attend.

Title: Emily Britton’s PhD Oral Defence

Date: Wednesday December 13th, 2023, at 1:30pm

Location: PAS 3026

Details: Emily Britton’s thesis is entitled: “The Uncertainty Model of Boredom and Self-Control Failure:

How Ambient Uncertainty Influences Affect and Behaviour during Unrelated Goal Pursuit”

All are welcome to attend.

Event Description

Have you wondered what self-compassion really is? Do you want to bust some self-compassion myths? Are you unsure how to actually incorporate self-compassion into your life? This introductory workshop will answer the above questions and more with experiential activities and research-based information.
 

Registrations
Please reserve your place at this event bycalling
519-743-0271
or booking online at
https://kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/

When & Where
7:00 PM Thursday 11th January
Central Library
85 Queen St N
Kitchener

Event Partner
This talk is offered in partnership with the University of Waterloo Centre for Mental HealthResearch and Treatment.