Friday, November 8, 2019

Job & Teaching Talk: Dr. Chad Danyluck

Faculty and grad students are invited to attend the job and teaching talks of our candidate for the tenure-track position in Indigenous Mental Health, Chad Danyluck, Ph.D. The job talk is on Monday, November 18th at 9:30am in Loeb D780; the teaching talk is on Tuesday, November 19th at 2:30pm in Loeb D780 Faculty... More

Monday, November 4, 2019

Zak’s Back!

Our beloved Therapy Dog is back, and he will be hosting the following office hours: Friday, Nov 8 12:30 - 1:30 Library Foyer Tuesday, Nov 19 12:30 - 1:30 Psychology Lounge (Loeb A500A) Tuesday, Nov 26 12:30 - 1:30 Psychology Lounge (Loeb A500A) Tuesday, Dec 3 12:30 - 1:30 Psychology Lounge (Loeb A500A)... More

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Dr. Robert Coplan speaks to the New York Times about loneliness and the value of spending time alone.

Being lonely hurts — it can even negatively impact your health. But the mere act of being alone with oneself doesn’t have to be bad, and experts say it can even benefit your social relationships, improve your creativity and confidence, and help you regulate your emotions so that you can better deal with adverse situations.... More

Monday, October 28, 2019

Psychology Colloquium Series

You are cordially invited to attend the fourth talk in the Department of Psychology’s Proseminar/Colloquium Speaker Series for 2019-20. On Thursday, October 31st, Dr. Robert Coplan (Waterloo) will be giving a talk titled: ‘Shyness in Childhood: From Etiology to Intervention”. It is a common experience for many children to feel somewhat wary,... More

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Canadian Positive Psychology Association – Webinar Series

Monday, November 11, 2019 8:00pm to 9:00pm EST Topic: Nature: The connection between happier people, healthier communities and a more sustainable planet Presenter: Professor John Zelenski Register Here Description Canada is fortunate to have abundant natural environments, including public green spaces and urban parks. Although we sometimes... More

Monday, October 21, 2019

Grad Research: The Relationship Between Diabetes and Depression/Optimism

They found that the higher peoples’ level of optimism was before a diagnosis of diabetes, the less likely they would be to develop elevated depressive symptoms within six years after a diabetes diagnosis. Xie points out that the risk of developing depression is much higher among individuals with diabetes compared to those without diabetes... More

Thursday, October 17, 2019

M.A. Psych graduate work featured in Psychology Today

M.A. Psychology graduate, Kristopher Brazil, and supervisor, Dr. Adelle Forth, ask why do we find psychopaths so interesting and, in some cases, attractive? According to their research, it shouldn’t be surprising. Brazil and Forth suggest that psychopathy may, in fact, be a tactic for attracting sexual partners. Kristopher Brazil, Ph.D.... More

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Carleton Tackles Tough Issues at Psychology Mental Health Day

By Joseph Mathieu Photos by Chris Roussakis The annual economic cost of mental illness in Canada is estimated to be $51 billion. The human cost is 11. That’s how many Canadians die by suicide each day. To end the stigma around mental illness and bridge the gap between education and services, Carleton University hosted... More

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Elisabeth Bailin Xie

Citation in APA format Xie, E. B., & Burns, R. J. (in press). Optimism and depressive symptoms following a diabetes diagnosis: Results from the health and retirement study. Journal of Health Psychology. Plain language abstract: Depression is common among individuals with diabetes and contributes to poorer prognoses. Optimism is associated with... More

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health and Substance Use

Life is not easy. It’s also beautiful, but by definition it’s not easy. No one gets an entirely smooth ride. All of us to various degrees carry trauma from our past, face difficult circumstances in the present, and experience some anxieties about our own future and the future of society. It’s entirely normal that... More

Friday, October 11, 2019

Psychology Mental Health Day 2019

On behalf of the Department of Psychology, I wish to thank all the presenters and attendees in making Psychology Mental Health Day a huge success! See you all next year! Dr. Joanna Pozzulo, Departmental Chair  By bridging the gap between education and service, we want to raise awareness on mental health issues and promote... More

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Delayed Departmental Opening – Thursday, October 10th, 2019

Please note that the department will be opening at 10:15am on Thursday, October 10th, 2019, so that staff may attend the opening of Psychology Mental Health Day. We apologize for any... More

Monday, October 7, 2019

Carleton Researchers Focus on Diverse Mental Health Topics

This year, the department hosts its second annual Psychology Mental Health Day on Thursday, Oct. 10. (9:30 am- 4:30 pm). Speakers include Carleton President Benoit-Antoine Bacon and researchers presenting their work on topics including addiction, anxiety, autism, workplace mental health, and using the natural environment to promote well-being.... More

Monday, October 7, 2019

Macleans: Carleton Psychology top ten in research citations.

With over 50 Psychology programs in the country, Carleton's Psychology department has ranked 15th overall. We are in the Top Ten in number of research citations! Read all about it here: https://www.macleans.ca/education/canadas-best-university-psychology-programs-2020-rankings/ To determine a score, each of the five indicators is assigned a %... More

Monday, September 30, 2019

Psychology Colloquium Series: Dr. Jo Anderson

You are cordially invited to attend the third talk in the Department of Psychology’s Proseminar Speaker Series for 2019-20. On Thursday, October 3, Dr. Jo Anderson (Waterloo) will be giving a talk titled: ‘Psychology and Animal Protection: Helping Animals with Evidence-Based Decision Making”. Dr. Anderson will describe the ways the animal... More

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Early Closure – Undergraduate Office (Friday, September 13th)

The Undergraduate Office will be closing at 4pm on Friday, September 13th. We apologize for any... More

Monday, September 9, 2019

The Science of Psychology

The Carleton Newsroom has published a great article about the science of psychology, featuring research projects by Dr. Joanna Pozzulo and Dr. John Zelenski, as well as Psychology graduate students Melissa Salmon, Tori Semple, Chloe Pedneault and Tyler Burleigh. To read more, please visit the Carleton Newsroom here:... More

Monday, September 9, 2019

Colloquium Series 2019/2020

All are invited to the first talk of the Psychology Colloquium Series for 2019/2020: Thursday, Sept 12th, at 2:30 pm in TB 208 Dr. Craig Leth-Steensen “Enhancing the Cognitive and Motor Abilities of Very Young Children: A Pilot Study of the Efficacy of the PlayWisely... More

Monday, September 9, 2019

Follow Us on Social Media for latest updates

Stay connected with Carleton University's Department of Psychology. Like and Follow Psychology on our social media platforms via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on Department related news and events. Facebook: @CUPsychology Instagram: psychology.carleton Twitter:     ... More

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Drop-In Sessions with Zak!

Zak (a friendly Flat-coated Retriever) is one of 13 dog therapy teams at Carleton. He will be coming to visit you most Tuesdays 12:30 - 1:30pm in the Psychology Lounge (Loeb A500A ). To find out more about Carleton's Dog Therapy program and each dog's schedule, please go to: https://carleton.ca/wellness/dogs/   Drop in for a... More

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Departmental Closure: Academic Orientations, Tuesday, September 3rd

Please note that the Department of Psychology will be closed until noon on Tuesday, September 3rd, so that staff may host the Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Orientations. We apologize for any... More

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Congratulations to Drs. Milyavskaya, Burns and Gunnell!

Please join us in congratulating Drs. Marina Milyavskaya, Rachel Burns, and Katie Gunnell! They have received funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) to develop the Centre for Health Behaviour and Well-Being in Daily Life. The Centre will support research that studies associations between... More

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Graduate Office Hours of Operation

Effective immediately, the hours of operation for the Graduate Office will be from 7:30am-3:30pm. These hours will be in place until further... More

Monday, July 29, 2019

Departmental Closure – Thursday, August 15th

The Department will be closed Thursday, August 15, 2019 for our Departmental Retreat. We will reopen at 8:30am on Friday, August 16, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience.... More

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Psychology Students Present Research on Positive Actions in Relationships

From June 20 to 22, 2019, Carleton University hosted the International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) Mini-Conference. Organized by Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk, the conference's theme was based on "Positive Action in Relationships". Two of our graduate students, Chantal Bacev-Giles and Elisabeth Bailin Xie, presented their research at the... More

Monday, July 15, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Colin Capaldi

Name:  Colin Capaldi Area of Study:  Personality / Social In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 5th Year Citation in APA format Citation: Krys, K., Capaldi, C. A., Zelenski, J. M., Park, J., Nader, M., Kocimska-Zych, A., … Uchida, Y. (2019). Family well-being is... More

Monday, June 17, 2019

Convocation Spring 2019

Congratulations to all of our... More

Monday, June 17, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Lauren Thompson

Name:  Lauren Thompson Area of Study:  Forensic In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 1st Year Citation in APA format Thompson, L.E., Sheahan, C., Pica, E. & Pozzulo J. (in press). The influence of familiarity recency and eyewitness age on mock jurors’ judgement.  Journal... More

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Convocation 2019: Awards

Congratulations to our Psychology Award Winners for 2019! This year's award winners include: Governor General’s Medal Joy McLeod University Medals in Arts Natalie Feldman Myriam Harper Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement Shannon Allyse Carson Jessica Crosier Julianne Dumont Sasha Veronica Gunpat Motayne Andréanne Kyle Laura Megan... More

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Melissa Salmon

Name: Melissa Salmon Area of Study: Health In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 3rd year Citation in APA format Citation: Salmon, M. M., Kim, H. S., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2018). In the mindset for change: Self-reported quit attempts are a product of... More

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Taking the Classroom to the Students: Discovery University

The Department of Psychology is proud of the work that Professor Matthew Sorley is doing with Discovery University, a program led by the Ottawa Mission that offers university-level courses to homeless and low-income individuals. To learn more about Discovery University, check out the Carleton Newsroom story... More

Monday, April 15, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Mariya Davydenko

Name: Mariya Davydenko Area of Study: Personality/Social In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 2nd year Citation in APA format Davydenko, M., & Peetz, J. (2019). Does it matter if a week starts on Monday or Sunday?: How calendar format can boost goal motivation.... More

Friday, March 15, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Will Hipson

  Name: Will Hipson Area of Study: Developmental In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 2nd year Citation in APA format Hipson, W. E., Coplan, R. J., & Séguin, D. G. (2019). Active Emotion Regulation Mediates Links between Shyness and Social Adjustment in Preschool.... More

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Carleton’s Therapy Dog Program: Furry therapists bring students stress relief

Published January 8th in the Globe and Mail, the article "Furry therapists bring students stress relief" outlines how Carleton's therapy dog program benefits our students. You can read the article... More

Friday, January 4, 2019

ADHD and Academic Procrastination: A Success Story

Published in Psychology Today by faculty member Dr. Timothy A. Pychyl, "ADHD and Academic Procrastination: A Success Story" shares the experiences of Scott Taylor, an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology graduate. The article tells Scott's story about his experience with ADHD, and the strategies he used to become a successful university student.... More

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Friday, November 8, 2019

Job & Teaching Talk: Dr. Chad Danyluck

Faculty and grad students are invited to attend the job and teaching talks of our candidate for the tenure-track position in Indigenous Mental Health, Chad Danyluck, Ph.D. The job talk is on Monday, November 18th at 9:30am in Loeb D780; the teaching talk is on Tuesday, November 19th at 2:30pm in Loeb D780 Faculty... More

Monday, November 4, 2019

Zak’s Back!

Our beloved Therapy Dog is back, and he will be hosting the following office hours: Friday, Nov 8 12:30 - 1:30 Library Foyer Tuesday, Nov 19 12:30 - 1:30 Psychology Lounge (Loeb A500A) Tuesday, Nov 26 12:30 - 1:30 Psychology Lounge (Loeb A500A) Tuesday, Dec 3 12:30 - 1:30 Psychology Lounge (Loeb A500A)... More

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Dr. Robert Coplan speaks to the New York Times about loneliness and the value of spending time alone.

Being lonely hurts — it can even negatively impact your health. But the mere act of being alone with oneself doesn’t have to be bad, and experts say it can even benefit your social relationships, improve your creativity and confidence, and help you regulate your emotions so that you can better deal with adverse situations.... More

Monday, October 28, 2019

Psychology Colloquium Series

You are cordially invited to attend the fourth talk in the Department of Psychology’s Proseminar/Colloquium Speaker Series for 2019-20. On Thursday, October 31st, Dr. Robert Coplan (Waterloo) will be giving a talk titled: ‘Shyness in Childhood: From Etiology to Intervention”. It is a common experience for many children to feel somewhat wary,... More

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Canadian Positive Psychology Association – Webinar Series

Monday, November 11, 2019 8:00pm to 9:00pm EST Topic: Nature: The connection between happier people, healthier communities and a more sustainable planet Presenter: Professor John Zelenski Register Here Description Canada is fortunate to have abundant natural environments, including public green spaces and urban parks. Although we sometimes... More

Monday, October 21, 2019

Grad Research: The Relationship Between Diabetes and Depression/Optimism

They found that the higher peoples’ level of optimism was before a diagnosis of diabetes, the less likely they would be to develop elevated depressive symptoms within six years after a diabetes diagnosis. Xie points out that the risk of developing depression is much higher among individuals with diabetes compared to those without diabetes... More

Thursday, October 17, 2019

M.A. Psych graduate work featured in Psychology Today

M.A. Psychology graduate, Kristopher Brazil, and supervisor, Dr. Adelle Forth, ask why do we find psychopaths so interesting and, in some cases, attractive? According to their research, it shouldn’t be surprising. Brazil and Forth suggest that psychopathy may, in fact, be a tactic for attracting sexual partners. Kristopher Brazil, Ph.D.... More

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Carleton Tackles Tough Issues at Psychology Mental Health Day

By Joseph Mathieu Photos by Chris Roussakis The annual economic cost of mental illness in Canada is estimated to be $51 billion. The human cost is 11. That’s how many Canadians die by suicide each day. To end the stigma around mental illness and bridge the gap between education and services, Carleton University hosted... More

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Elisabeth Bailin Xie

Citation in APA format Xie, E. B., & Burns, R. J. (in press). Optimism and depressive symptoms following a diabetes diagnosis: Results from the health and retirement study. Journal of Health Psychology. Plain language abstract: Depression is common among individuals with diabetes and contributes to poorer prognoses. Optimism is associated with... More

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health and Substance Use

Life is not easy. It’s also beautiful, but by definition it’s not easy. No one gets an entirely smooth ride. All of us to various degrees carry trauma from our past, face difficult circumstances in the present, and experience some anxieties about our own future and the future of society. It’s entirely normal that... More

Friday, October 11, 2019

Psychology Mental Health Day 2019

On behalf of the Department of Psychology, I wish to thank all the presenters and attendees in making Psychology Mental Health Day a huge success! See you all next year! Dr. Joanna Pozzulo, Departmental Chair  By bridging the gap between education and service, we want to raise awareness on mental health issues and promote... More

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Delayed Departmental Opening – Thursday, October 10th, 2019

Please note that the department will be opening at 10:15am on Thursday, October 10th, 2019, so that staff may attend the opening of Psychology Mental Health Day. We apologize for any... More

Monday, October 7, 2019

Carleton Researchers Focus on Diverse Mental Health Topics

This year, the department hosts its second annual Psychology Mental Health Day on Thursday, Oct. 10. (9:30 am- 4:30 pm). Speakers include Carleton President Benoit-Antoine Bacon and researchers presenting their work on topics including addiction, anxiety, autism, workplace mental health, and using the natural environment to promote well-being.... More

Monday, October 7, 2019

Macleans: Carleton Psychology top ten in research citations.

With over 50 Psychology programs in the country, Carleton's Psychology department has ranked 15th overall. We are in the Top Ten in number of research citations! Read all about it here: https://www.macleans.ca/education/canadas-best-university-psychology-programs-2020-rankings/ To determine a score, each of the five indicators is assigned a %... More

Monday, September 30, 2019

Psychology Colloquium Series: Dr. Jo Anderson

You are cordially invited to attend the third talk in the Department of Psychology’s Proseminar Speaker Series for 2019-20. On Thursday, October 3, Dr. Jo Anderson (Waterloo) will be giving a talk titled: ‘Psychology and Animal Protection: Helping Animals with Evidence-Based Decision Making”. Dr. Anderson will describe the ways the animal... More

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Alumni in the News: Dr. Amy Bombay

Published in Chatelaine by Chantal Braganza, "The Canadian Researcher Who Is Trying To Break The Cycle Of Trauma" shares the experiences and research of Dr. Amy Bombay, a former Master's student in the Department of Psychology. The article profiles Amy's background, experiences, and research on the intergenerational health effects of trauma. You... More

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Early Closure – Undergraduate Office (Friday, September 13th)

The Undergraduate Office will be closing at 4pm on Friday, September 13th. We apologize for any... More

Monday, September 9, 2019

The Science of Psychology

The Carleton Newsroom has published a great article about the science of psychology, featuring research projects by Dr. Joanna Pozzulo and Dr. John Zelenski, as well as Psychology graduate students Melissa Salmon, Tori Semple, Chloe Pedneault and Tyler Burleigh. To read more, please visit the Carleton Newsroom here:... More

Monday, September 9, 2019

Colloquium Series 2019/2020

All are invited to the first talk of the Psychology Colloquium Series for 2019/2020: Thursday, Sept 12th, at 2:30 pm in TB 208 Dr. Craig Leth-Steensen “Enhancing the Cognitive and Motor Abilities of Very Young Children: A Pilot Study of the Efficacy of the PlayWisely... More

Monday, September 9, 2019

Follow Us on Social Media for latest updates

Stay connected with Carleton University's Department of Psychology. Like and Follow Psychology on our social media platforms via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on Department related news and events. Facebook: @CUPsychology Instagram: psychology.carleton Twitter:     ... More

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Drop-In Sessions with Zak!

Zak (a friendly Flat-coated Retriever) is one of 13 dog therapy teams at Carleton. He will be coming to visit you most Tuesdays 12:30 - 1:30pm in the Psychology Lounge (Loeb A500A ). To find out more about Carleton's Dog Therapy program and each dog's schedule, please go to: https://carleton.ca/wellness/dogs/   Drop in for a... More

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Departmental Closure: Academic Orientations, Tuesday, September 3rd

Please note that the Department of Psychology will be closed until noon on Tuesday, September 3rd, so that staff may host the Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Orientations. We apologize for any... More

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Congratulations to Drs. Milyavskaya, Burns and Gunnell!

Please join us in congratulating Drs. Marina Milyavskaya, Rachel Burns, and Katie Gunnell! They have received funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) to develop the Centre for Health Behaviour and Well-Being in Daily Life. The Centre will support research that studies associations between... More

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Graduate Office Hours of Operation

Effective immediately, the hours of operation for the Graduate Office will be from 7:30am-3:30pm. These hours will be in place until further... More

Monday, July 29, 2019

Departmental Closure – Thursday, August 15th

The Department will be closed Thursday, August 15, 2019 for our Departmental Retreat. We will reopen at 8:30am on Friday, August 16, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience.... More

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Psychology Students Present Research on Positive Actions in Relationships

From June 20 to 22, 2019, Carleton University hosted the International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) Mini-Conference. Organized by Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk, the conference's theme was based on "Positive Action in Relationships". Two of our graduate students, Chantal Bacev-Giles and Elisabeth Bailin Xie, presented their research at the... More

Monday, July 15, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Colin Capaldi

Name:  Colin Capaldi Area of Study:  Personality / Social In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 5th Year Citation in APA format Citation: Krys, K., Capaldi, C. A., Zelenski, J. M., Park, J., Nader, M., Kocimska-Zych, A., … Uchida, Y. (2019). Family well-being is... More

Monday, June 17, 2019

Convocation Spring 2019

Congratulations to all of our... More

Monday, June 17, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Lauren Thompson

Name:  Lauren Thompson Area of Study:  Forensic In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 1st Year Citation in APA format Thompson, L.E., Sheahan, C., Pica, E. & Pozzulo J. (in press). The influence of familiarity recency and eyewitness age on mock jurors’ judgement.  Journal... More

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Convocation 2019: Awards

Congratulations to our Psychology Award Winners for 2019! This year's award winners include: Governor General’s Medal Joy McLeod University Medals in Arts Natalie Feldman Myriam Harper Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement Shannon Allyse Carson Jessica Crosier Julianne Dumont Sasha Veronica Gunpat Motayne Andréanne Kyle Laura Megan... More

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Melissa Salmon

Name: Melissa Salmon Area of Study: Health In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 3rd year Citation in APA format Citation: Salmon, M. M., Kim, H. S., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2018). In the mindset for change: Self-reported quit attempts are a product of... More

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Taking the Classroom to the Students: Discovery University

The Department of Psychology is proud of the work that Professor Matthew Sorley is doing with Discovery University, a program led by the Ottawa Mission that offers university-level courses to homeless and low-income individuals. To learn more about Discovery University, check out the Carleton Newsroom story... More

Monday, April 15, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Mariya Davydenko

Name: Mariya Davydenko Area of Study: Personality/Social In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 2nd year Citation in APA format Davydenko, M., & Peetz, J. (2019). Does it matter if a week starts on Monday or Sunday?: How calendar format can boost goal motivation.... More

Friday, March 15, 2019

Graduate Research Showcase: Will Hipson

  Name: Will Hipson Area of Study: Developmental In what program are you currently enrolled? PhD What year of the program are you currently in? 2nd year Citation in APA format Hipson, W. E., Coplan, R. J., & Séguin, D. G. (2019). Active Emotion Regulation Mediates Links between Shyness and Social Adjustment in Preschool.... More

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Carleton’s Therapy Dog Program: Furry therapists bring students stress relief

Published January 8th in the Globe and Mail, the article "Furry therapists bring students stress relief" outlines how Carleton's therapy dog program benefits our students. You can read the article... More