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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Wellness Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday: Connecting with Nature Connecting with nature is good for well-being. Across many studies, Dr. John Zelenski and his colleagues found that people who feel like they are part of nature and who notice natural elements in their day-to-day life report more happiness, satisfaction, and personal growth. One of the best ways to... More

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Early Departmental Closure – Thursday, February 27th

The departmental offices will be closing at 3:15pm on Thursday, February 27th, to allow staff to try to get home safely. We apologize for any... More

Thursday, February 27, 2020

No Academic Advising Today – February 27th

Our undergraduate advisor will be out of the office today – Thursday, February 27th. There will be no academic advising today. Please email:  psychology@carleton.ca should you have any questions or concerns. We apologize for any... More

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Early Departmental Closure – Wednesday, February 26th

The departmental offices will be closing at 3:30pm on Wednesday, February 26th, to allow staff to try to get home before the storm arrives. We apologize for any... More

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Wellness Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday: Supporting Our First-Year Students If you interact with first-year students who may be stressed, here are some tips to pass along to them. Tell them about self-compassion. It is useful during difficult times such as transitions to university, setbacks in school, or failures. It involves being kind to oneself, understanding that... More

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Wellness Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday: The Benefits of Solitude Solitude can be experienced as unpleasant and even painful – particularly when it is unwelcome. In this regard, spending too much time alone can lead to feelings of loneliness and depression, and is generally seen as damaging to our well-being. However, when solitude is chosen and even sought... More

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Graduate Research Showcase: Lindsay Morgan

Name:  Lindsay Morgan Area of Study: Cognitive In what program are you currently enrolled? Ph.D. What year of the program are you currently in? 2nd Citation in APA format Morgan, D. L. R. & Lacroix, G. (in press). What do students think when asked about psychology as a science? Teaching of Psychology.   Abstract: The... More

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Playful Relationships with Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk

Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk discusses how play and positivity can stave off boredom in long term intimate relationships. Cheryl shares how the leisure activities we participate in with our partner can improve relationship satisfaction and how exploration plays a critical role in making activities less boring. What is relational boredom? What can you do... More

Monday, February 10, 2020

Congratulations Kelly!

Congratulations to Kelly Wang, who defended her Master's Thesis: Examining How Self-Care Behaviours Predicts Academic Performance in University Students, under Dr. Marina... More

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Alumni Showcase: Sara Wotchell

Sara Wotschell graduated from Carleton in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology. Following graduation, Sara began to work for Correctional Service of Canada at NHQ on a mental health screening system for new offenders entering into custody. Sara is currently working for the Correctional Service of Canada as a Community Parole Officer... More

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Wellness Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday: What's so Great About Self-Control? Today’s Wellness Wednesday contributor is Prof. Marina Milyavskaya: When we think about attaining our goals, we frequently think about the need for self-control. But does restraining one’s desires actually lead to better outcomes? In this study, we examined participants’ experiences of... More

Friday, January 31, 2020

Congratulations Colin!

Congratulations to Colin Capaldi, who defended his Doctoral Thesis: From mother to Mother Nature: The role of interpersonal attachment in human–nature relations, under Dr. John... More

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