Olivia Lazimbat
M.A. Student
| Degrees: | B.A. Psychology (Concordia University) |
Liv is a second-year Master’s candidate in Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa. As a qualifying psychotherapist at CAFCO-CEAFO, Liv supports children and youth in navigating emotional challenges, family dynamics, trauma, and neurodivergent experiences. Her research focuses on the intersection of parental emotional distress, parent-child dynamics, and chronic absenteeism in children with ADHD. Liv’s previous research includes examining co-regulation and vocalization patterns between mothers and infants, as well as exploring the role of the hormone oxytocin in adults with major depressive disorder. By investigating parental factors that contribute to absenteeism, Liv seeks to gain a deeper understanding of how these challenges affect children’s academic and socioemotional development, and to identify effective strategies for supporting children and their families in overcoming these obstacles. This research aligns with her broader goal of creating lasting, meaningful change in the lives of children and youth.