Is your sleep being disturbed from the confinement? Psychologist Marie-Hélène Pennestri, of the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, tells us about the potential causes of such a change and offers us tips for maintaining good sleep techniques, while deconstructing some myths about it on her podcast Le sommeil : un allié en matière de santé mentale.

Published on: 29 May 2020

An interactive guide to strategies and resources that you can follow along with to manage stress and intense feelings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brought to you by McGill, Development and Intrapersonal Resilience, The Centre of Excellent for Mental Health, Lester B. Pearson School Board, and Amanda Argento, Educational Technology Consultant

Click to download the complete PDF here

Published on: 22 May 2020

Dr. Tina Montreuil, of the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, was featured in a CTV News segment on reopening schools and how parents are trying to help their children stay connected to friends and up to date with their curriculum.

Watch the full CTV News segment here: CTVNews.ca/with-school-closures-settled-montreal-parents-want-curriculum-instructions

Published on: 21 May 2020

Adam Dubé Reassures Students Contemplating Deferral on CTV News

In this CTV News piece, ECP Assistant Professor Adam Dubé reassures students concerned about the value of remote course delivery that "instructors will be creating new types of learning experiences for their students."

Published on: 13 May 2020

Dr. Nancy Heath, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill's Faculty of Education shares her insights on parents’ anxieties and challenges regarding sending their children back to school, and the difficulties teachers will face with new distancing rules.

Read the full Globe and Mail article at: McGill.ca/x/4Uh

Published on: 8 May 2020

Dr. Tina Montreuil, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education's Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling at McGill University, offers eight tips in this French LaPresse.ca article to help parents and children take advantage of the current situation and recreate an optimal family environment.

Read the full article here: LaPresse.ca/ados-encabanes-et-si-la-cage-etait-doree

 

Published on: 28 Apr 2020

McGill's Faculty of Education is proud to celebrate the teaching excellence of Allison Gonsalves, Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) and Adam Dubé, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), through this year's Teaching Awards.

Published on: 24 Apr 2020

COVD-19 stress keeping you awake? Sleep expert, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri of the Faculty of Education's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology advises on sleep habits in this Global News interview.

For the full interview, click here: Global News.ca/Corona Virus Sleep Problems

Published on: 23 Apr 2020

The Faculty of Education's Dr. Nancy Heath (James McGill Professor, Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, and Interim ECP Department Chair) joined with Lester B. Pearson School Board psychologist, Dr. Elana Bloom, to write an op-ed piece for The Montreal Gazette about recognizing and managing parenting struggles while homebound with kids during COVID-19. How can parents best maintain their own emotional well-being and that of their children?

Classified as: covid-19
Published on: 14 Apr 2020

McGill Education’s Susanne Lajoie designs and builds interactive, technology-enhanced learning environments in authentic settings that help transform untrained beginners into real-world experts by engaging their emotions and advancing thinking.

Read the full story here: https://mcgill.ca/x/4kD

Published on: 7 Apr 2020

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

During the past three weeks, you have received a lot of information from McGill University and from this Faculty with regard to important directives, new protocols, and other COVID-19 safety instructions. Now that we have managed to adapt to remote instruction and learning, working from home, and other major challenges, we would like to invite you to be part of an online dialogue to help rebuild the connections within our community. Presenting the #McGillEdAtHome Challenge:

Published on: 3 Apr 2020

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill's Faculty of Education, weighs the pros and cons of social media on young people during this moment of crisis. How will this reshape the interactions of future generations?

Read the full article from The Province here: TheProvince.com

Published on: 26 Mar 2020

Get the help and support you need no matter where you are!

Check out our updated list of available virtual support groups and resources for the Montreal and Quebec regions. From Cultural Communities to Social Movements to Volunteering Opportunities, get the information you need to remain safe and connected.

Click to access the list:
Google Docs – Support Groups and Resources

Published on: 25 Mar 2020

Improving Student Mental Health During the COVID-19 Crisis

Dr. Nancy Heath, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, helps students foster resilience to remain calm and handle stressful situations in this video produced by Phychology Today. She speaks to the power of networking by accessing peer support groups and online resources to help develop vital stress management skills, but warns that some students may be afraid to ask for help in certain situations.

Published on: 20 Mar 2020

Learn tips and tricks for managing anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in this Globe and Mail article, featuring Tina Montreuil, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill's Faculty of Education.

Understanding that you need to accept the things that are beyond your control is the first step.

Published on: 19 Mar 2020

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