Monday, March 23, 2020

Carleton’s Jim Davies talk to CFRA about how mindfulness can help you stop touching your face.

  https://soundcloud.com/scjimmyd/2020-03-22-cfra-how-not-to-touch-your-face-during-covid-19?vh=e&d=n?utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Spotlight... More

Friday, March 20, 2020

New Stream in Mental Health and Well-Being

The Department of Psychology is pleased to announce that starting with the 2020 academic year, Carleton psychology students will have the opportunity to add a Stream in Mental Health and Well-Being to their degree. Application deadline is May 4, 2020. Limited spots available. ... More

Friday, March 20, 2020

Summer Practicum 2020 Cancelled

The Department of Psychology has carefully considered how to best move forward in light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the continuing need to flatten the curve. Regrettably, the Summer Practicum 2020 has been cancelled. Please email psychology@carleton.ca should you have any questions or concerns. Our staff will do their best to reply in... More

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Graduate Research Showcase: Kayla Wanamaker

Name:  Kayla Wanamaker Area of Study: Forensic In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 5th Citation in APA format Wanamaker, K. A., Jones, N. J., & Brown, S. L. (2018). Strengths-based assessments for use with forensic populations: A critical review. International Journal of Forensic... More

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Departmental Update – March 17th

Important Notice: Following the advice of Ottawa Public Health, the Ontario Ministry of Health, Public Health Ontario and the Public Health Agency of Canada, Carleton University has closed all non-essential services. During this time, The Department of Psychology will be operating online, and staff will be working remotely. For support, please... More

Monday, March 16, 2020

Academic Advising Update – March 16th

Until further notice, the Department of Psychology is ceasing all face-to-face activities. All Academic Advising for Psychology students will be done online. Undergraduate students may contact psychology@carleton.ca for advising. Graduate students may contact gradpsychology@carleton.ca for advising.  ... More

Friday, March 13, 2020

Undergraduate Advising Update

In an effort to reduce human traffic in our community, please email our undergraduate office to arrange an appointment prior to visiting campus.  ... More

Friday, March 13, 2020

Psychology Undergraduate Research Event (PURE) – Cancelled

  The Department has cancelled PURE 2020 because of concerns about the Coronavirus. We are all extremely disappointed by this turn of events. This may force your Prof to make some modifications to your course evaluation. Your Prof will provide this information. Best regards, Guy Lacroix Associate Professor and Undergraduate Chair Department... More

Friday, March 13, 2020

No Academic Advising Today

Our undergraduate advisor will be away from the office today. There will be no academic advising today. Students requiring advising should email the office prior to coming to campus. psychology@carleton.ca Apologies for the... More

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Wellness Wednesday

Play is not just for Children The benefits of play in established romantic relationships: Play is not just for children. Research suggests the importance of play (i.e., fun, discovery, exploration) in shaping adults’ romantic relationships. Recent research by Psychology Prof. Cheryl Harasymchuk, from the Department of Psychology and her... More

Thursday, March 5, 2020

No afternoon academic advising – March 5, 2020

Our undergraduate advisor will be out of the office today – Thursday, March 5. There will be no academic advising this afternoon. Please email:  psychology@carleton.ca should you have any questions or concerns. We apologize for any... More

Thursday, March 5, 2020

In Conversation with The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University proudly presents: In Conversation with the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., Q.C., M.P., is a lawyer, author, and the former Minister of Veterans Affairs, Justice and Attorney General of Canada & BC Regional Chief. She currently serves as... More

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Early Summer Practicum 2020

Early Summer Practicum 2020 For the very first time, the Psychology Department will be offering a practicum over the early summer term (May-June)! This is intended to give students experiential learning opportunities over the summer. For students interested in participating in the summer practicum, the department will start accepting applications... More

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

Friday, February 21, 2020

Undergraduate Advisor Away – Feb 21

Our undergraduate advisor will be out of the office today - Friday, Feb 21 There will be no academic advising today Please email:  psychology@carleton.ca should you have any questions or concerns. Apologies for the... More

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Undergraduate Advisor Away – Feb 20

The Psychology Undergraduate Advisor will be away on Thursday, February 20. There will be no academic advising today. We apologize for any... 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

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Undergraduate Advisor Away – February 19

The Psychology Undergraduate Advisor will be away on Tuesday, February 18. There will be no academic advising today. We apologize for any... 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

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Undergraduate Advisor Away – February 18

The Psychology Undergraduate Advisor will be away on Tuesday, February 18. There will be no academic advising. We apologize for any... 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

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Congratulations Emily!

Congratulations to Emily Jerome, who defended her Master's Thesis: Preschoolers' Saving Performance: The Role of Budgeting and Psychological Distance, under Dr. Deepthi... More

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Bracing for Impact: Carleton Researchers Study Rural Municipalities’ Readiness for Climate Change Effects on Infrastructure

On July 14, 2004, Peterborough, ON endured record amounts of overnight rainfall, and by the following morning, a state of emergency was declared. It was the city’s second “100 year flood” in two years. According to local reports at the time, over 80 per cent of the pipes in the city’s stormwater system were... More

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Office Closure

Our administrative offices will be closed today, Thursday, January 30, from 2:15 - 3:45pm Apologies for the inconvenience that this may have... More

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Congratulations Kendra!

Congratulations to Kendra McLaughlin, who defended her Doctoral Thesis: Mad and / or bad? Jurors’ attitudes towards women and men who plead insanity, under Dr. Evelyn... More

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Wellness Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday: Let Music Soothe Your Soul Throughout the winter term each Wednesday, faculty members from our department will share a wellness tip with you, based on their area of expertise and research. Today’s wellness tip comes from president Benoit-Antoine Bacon: My field of research is sensory perception - how our brain processes... More

Friday, January 24, 2020

Congratulations Cassandra!

Congratulations to Cassandra Conley, who defended her Master's Thesis: Examining the Effects of Rater Characteristics and Gender Biases on Ratings of Psychopathic Traits for Women, under Dr. Shelley... More

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Monday, March 23, 2020

Carleton’s Jim Davies talk to CFRA about how mindfulness can help you stop touching your face.

  https://soundcloud.com/scjimmyd/2020-03-22-cfra-how-not-to-touch-your-face-during-covid-19?vh=e&d=n?utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Spotlight... More

Friday, March 20, 2020

New Stream in Mental Health and Well-Being

The Department of Psychology is pleased to announce that starting with the 2020 academic year, Carleton psychology students will have the opportunity to add a Stream in Mental Health and Well-Being to their degree. Application deadline is May 4, 2020. Limited spots available. ... More

Friday, March 20, 2020

Summer Practicum 2020 Cancelled

The Department of Psychology has carefully considered how to best move forward in light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the continuing need to flatten the curve. Regrettably, the Summer Practicum 2020 has been cancelled. Please email psychology@carleton.ca should you have any questions or concerns. Our staff will do their best to reply in... More

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Graduate Research Showcase: Kayla Wanamaker

Name:  Kayla Wanamaker Area of Study: Forensic In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 5th Citation in APA format Wanamaker, K. A., Jones, N. J., & Brown, S. L. (2018). Strengths-based assessments for use with forensic populations: A critical review. International Journal of Forensic... More

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Departmental Update – March 17th

Important Notice: Following the advice of Ottawa Public Health, the Ontario Ministry of Health, Public Health Ontario and the Public Health Agency of Canada, Carleton University has closed all non-essential services. During this time, The Department of Psychology will be operating online, and staff will be working remotely. For support, please... More

Monday, March 16, 2020

Academic Advising Update – March 16th

Until further notice, the Department of Psychology is ceasing all face-to-face activities. All Academic Advising for Psychology students will be done online. Undergraduate students may contact psychology@carleton.ca for advising. Graduate students may contact gradpsychology@carleton.ca for advising.  ... More

Friday, March 13, 2020

Undergraduate Advising Update

In an effort to reduce human traffic in our community, please email our undergraduate office to arrange an appointment prior to visiting campus.  ... More

Friday, March 13, 2020

Psychology Undergraduate Research Event (PURE) – Cancelled

  The Department has cancelled PURE 2020 because of concerns about the Coronavirus. We are all extremely disappointed by this turn of events. This may force your Prof to make some modifications to your course evaluation. Your Prof will provide this information. Best regards, Guy Lacroix Associate Professor and Undergraduate Chair Department... More

Friday, March 13, 2020

No Academic Advising Today

Our undergraduate advisor will be away from the office today. There will be no academic advising today. Students requiring advising should email the office prior to coming to campus. psychology@carleton.ca Apologies for the... More

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Wellness Wednesday

Play is not just for Children The benefits of play in established romantic relationships: Play is not just for children. Research suggests the importance of play (i.e., fun, discovery, exploration) in shaping adults’ romantic relationships. Recent research by Psychology Prof. Cheryl Harasymchuk, from the Department of Psychology and her... More

Thursday, March 5, 2020

No afternoon academic advising – March 5, 2020

Our undergraduate advisor will be out of the office today – Thursday, March 5. There will be no academic advising this afternoon. Please email:  psychology@carleton.ca should you have any questions or concerns. We apologize for any... More

Thursday, March 5, 2020

In Conversation with The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University proudly presents: In Conversation with the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., Q.C., M.P., is a lawyer, author, and the former Minister of Veterans Affairs, Justice and Attorney General of Canada & BC Regional Chief. She currently serves as... More

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Early Summer Practicum 2020

Early Summer Practicum 2020 For the very first time, the Psychology Department will be offering a practicum over the early summer term (May-June)! This is intended to give students experiential learning opportunities over the summer. For students interested in participating in the summer practicum, the department will start accepting applications... More

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

Friday, February 21, 2020

Undergraduate Advisor Away – Feb 21

Our undergraduate advisor will be out of the office today - Friday, Feb 21 There will be no academic advising today Please email:  psychology@carleton.ca should you have any questions or concerns. Apologies for the... More

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Undergraduate Advisor Away – Feb 20

The Psychology Undergraduate Advisor will be away on Thursday, February 20. There will be no academic advising today. We apologize for any... 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

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Undergraduate Advisor Away – February 19

The Psychology Undergraduate Advisor will be away on Tuesday, February 18. There will be no academic advising today. We apologize for any... 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

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Undergraduate Advisor Away – February 18

The Psychology Undergraduate Advisor will be away on Tuesday, February 18. There will be no academic advising. We apologize for any... 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

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Congratulations Emily!

Congratulations to Emily Jerome, who defended her Master's Thesis: Preschoolers' Saving Performance: The Role of Budgeting and Psychological Distance, under Dr. Deepthi... More

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Bracing for Impact: Carleton Researchers Study Rural Municipalities’ Readiness for Climate Change Effects on Infrastructure

On July 14, 2004, Peterborough, ON endured record amounts of overnight rainfall, and by the following morning, a state of emergency was declared. It was the city’s second “100 year flood” in two years. According to local reports at the time, over 80 per cent of the pipes in the city’s stormwater system were... More

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Office Closure

Our administrative offices will be closed today, Thursday, January 30, from 2:15 - 3:45pm Apologies for the inconvenience that this may have... More

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Congratulations Kendra!

Congratulations to Kendra McLaughlin, who defended her Doctoral Thesis: Mad and / or bad? Jurors’ attitudes towards women and men who plead insanity, under Dr. Evelyn... More

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Wellness Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday: Let Music Soothe Your Soul Throughout the winter term each Wednesday, faculty members from our department will share a wellness tip with you, based on their area of expertise and research. Today’s wellness tip comes from president Benoit-Antoine Bacon: My field of research is sensory perception - how our brain processes... More

Friday, January 24, 2020

Congratulations Cassandra!

Congratulations to Cassandra Conley, who defended her Master's Thesis: Examining the Effects of Rater Characteristics and Gender Biases on Ratings of Psychopathic Traits for Women, under Dr. Shelley... More