Dr. Bassam Khoury

Title: 
Associate Professor
Academic title(s): 

Director, McGill Mindfulness Research Lab | William Dawson Scholar

Dr. Bassam Khoury
Contact Information
Email address: 
bassam.el-khoury [at] mcgill.ca
Phone: 
514-398-1054
Address: 

Education Building
3700 rue McTavish
Montréal, Quebec H3A 1Y2
Canada

Division: 
Counselling Psychology Supervisors
Department: 
Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP)
Area(s): 
Mental Health, Intervention and Psychopathology
Areas of expertise: 
  • Mindfulness and Compassion theories, measures, and applications
  • Interpersonal mindfulness
  • Embodied mindfulness
  • Mindfulness and compassion-based treatments
  • Effectiveness of mindfulness and compassion based treatments
  • Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses
  • Application of VR-Technology in research
  • Role of animals and nature in interconnectedness and well-being 
Biography: 

Dr. Khoury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology (ECP), and he heads the McGill Mindfulness Research Lab where he and his team conduct research on advancing the theory, research, and applications of mindfulness and compassion. The global aim of the research is to make a deep lasting societal change by embracing new ways of interacting with oneself, other people, and the natural environment through the practices of mindfulness and compassion.

Prof. Khoury published numerous papers on mindfulness and compassion in leading journals in the domains of clinical psychology and physical/medical health. His work has gained international recognition, was cited more than 5,000 times and was selected by the University of Cambridge's Insights for Impact Report; a report published by the department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge citing the most impactful research papers in psychology worldwide. Furthermore, his work was ranked 67th worldwide on Web of Science in the category of clinical psychology. Dr. Khoury has also been recognized through multiple awards and nominations, including the Association of Psychological Science Emerging Scholars Rising Stars Award, and the University’s William Dawson Scholar Award.

Dr. Khoury conducted his doctoral research at Université de Montréal and his postdoctoral research at Harvard University and McGill University. He is a clinical psychologist (Ordre des Psychologues du Québec) with a specialization in mindfulness-based treatments.

Degree(s): 
  • Postdoctoral Researcher, Harvard and McGill Universities: Psychology
  • Ph.D., Université de Montréal: Clinical Psychology
  • B.A., Concordia University: Honours Psychology
  • B.Sc., Lebanese University: Electrical Engineering
Prizes and Awards: 
William Dawson Scholar
Awards, honours, and fellowships: 
  • Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz Award for Excellence in Teaching, Faculty of Education, McGill University, 2022
  • William Dawson Scholar, McGill University, 2021-2026 
  • Association of Psychological Science Emerging Scholars Rising Stars Award, 2019
  • Rising Stars, McGill University, 2017
  • Nominated for APA-Div 12 David Shakow Early Career Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology, 2020/2021
Selected publications: 

For updated list, please visit the lab website: https://mindfulnessresearchlab.com/ 

Journal Articles:

84. Simundic, A.*, Petrovic, J., Khoury, B., Geoffroy, M. C., & Heath, N. L. (accepted). Evaluating a mindfulness induction for coping with social exclusion in emerging adults who engage in non-suicidal self-injury. Psychological Reports.

83. Bastien, L., Cho, S., Petrovic, J., Khoury, B., Bloom, E., & Heath, N. (2025). How Do We Know That They Actually Use It? Exploring Measures of Adherence to Stress Management Strategies in University Students: A Systematic Review. Internet Interventions (IF 3.6) 41, 100868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2025.100868

82. Schmelefske, E.*, Per, M.*, Anand, L.*, Khoury, B., & Heath, N. (2025). Feasibility study of an embodied and embedded mindfulness- and compassion-based intervention for non-suicidal self-injury disorder. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 25(1), 320. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-04962-3

81. Per, M.*, Schmelefske, E.*, Bouchard, S. & Khoury, B. (2025). Unraveling the link between mindfulness facets and self-compassion dimensions with non-suicidal self-injury functions and behaviors. Current Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-025-07868-y

80. Khoury, B., & Vergara, R.C. (2025). Compassion Questionnaires Revised: Scales Development and Validation. Assessment. https://doi.org/10.1177/10731911251337185

79. Dias Martins, C., Vergara, R. C., & Khoury, B. (2025). A Machine Learning Approach for Investigating Variable Importance in Relationship and Sexual Satisfaction: The Role of Interpersonal Mindfulness and Psychological Safety. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 51(2), e70026. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.70026

78. Sadowski, I*, Meilleur-Bédard, M., & Khoury, B. (2025). A Novel Virtual Reality-Based Nature Meditation Program for Older Adults’ Mental Health: Results from a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Clinical Gerontologist. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2025.2482089

77. Khoury, B., Lesage, M.*, Kasprzyk, A.*, Sadowski, I.*, Manova, V.*, Benchimol-Elkaim, B.*, Dias Martins, C.*, Rigas, C.*, & Rej, S. (2025). Embodied and Embedded Mindfulness and Compassion Framework. Mindfulness 16(5), 1091-1115. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-025-02561-4

76. Manova, V.*, Bacalao, C.*, Spinelli, C.*, Per, M.*, & Khoury, B. (accepted). Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Canadian mental health care system. Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne. https://doi.org/10.1037/cap0000431

75. Vergara, R.C., Khoury, B., & Langer, Á.I. (2025). Evaluation of the relationships between self-report characterization of meditation practice and intrapersonal and interpersonal mindfulness dispositions and mental health variables. Mindfulness, 16, 895–917. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-025-02532-9

74. Sperling, EL., Khoury, B., Sutton, A., Price-Blackshear, M.A., & Bettencourt, B.A. (2025). Enhancing Rigor in Mindfulness Meta-Analyses: A Comprehensive Guide. Mindfulness, 16(2), 315-331. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-025-02517-8

73. Wainio-Theberge, S., Khoury, B., & Armony, J.L. (2025). Meditation experience and mindfulness skills are associated with increased magnitude, detail, and clarity of emotional body sensations. Mindfulness, 16(2), 391-402. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02506-3

72. Dias Martins, C.*, Vergara, R.C., & Khoury, B. (2025). Internal and External Validation of the Empathy Toward Animals Scale. Anthrozoös, 38(1), 131-152. https://doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2024.2436730

71. Khoury, B., & Vergara, R.C. (2024). Compassion for Animal Questionnaire: Scale Development and Validation. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 100, 102470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2024.102470.

70. Bryan, B.*, Burdayron, R., Mazor Goder, G., Lewis, C., Vendette, M., Khoury, B., & Pennestri, M-H. (2024). The Association Between Infant Sleep, Cognitive, and Psychomotor Development: A Systematic Review. Sleep, 47(11), zsae174. https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsae174

69. Khoury, B. & Vergara, R.C. (2024). Embodied and Embedded Mindfulness: A Mindful Path to Well-Being. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 38(1), 38–63. (IF 3.0) https://doi.org/10.1080/09515070.2024.2333375

68. Manova, V.*, Grosso, F., Khoury, B. & Pagnini, F. (2024). Social anxiety: Topics and emotions shared on Reddit before and during the Coronavirus pandemic. Current Psychology, 43(32), 26608-26617 (IF 2.8). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-05891-z

67. Fleischmann, M.H.*, Boudreau, A., Charman, M., Collie, E., Johnston, R., Khoury, B., & Vincent, M., (2024). A pilot study on the efficacy of an online mindfulness intervention for Canadian police officers. Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, 9(2), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.364

66. Matin, H., Savari, Y., Etemadi, O., Fatehizade, M., & Khoury, B. (2024). Women's Perceptions of the Consequences of Self-Compassion as an Intrapersonal Source in Marital Relationships: A Qualitative Study in Iran. Current Psychology, 43, 18404–18414. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-05674-6

65. Benchimol-Elkaim, B.*, Khoury, B., & Tsimicalis, A. (2024). Nature-Based Mindfulness Programs Using Virtual Reality to Reduce Pediatric Perioperative Anxiety: A Narrative Review. Frontiers in Pediatrics - Pediatric Surgery, 12 (IF 2.6). https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1334221

64. Spinelli, C.*, Ibrahim, M.*, & Khoury, B. (2023). Enhancing ambiguity tolerance in counsellors-in-training: A pilot program. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 57(2), 161–189 (IF 1.7). https://doi.org/10.47634/cjcp.v57i2.74516

63. Tran, M. A. Q.*, Khoury, B., Chau, N. N. T., Van Pham, M., Dang, A. T. N., Ngo, T. V., Ngo, T. T., Truong, T. M., & Le Dao, A. K. (2024). The Role of Self-Compassion on Psychological Well-Being and Life Satisfaction of Vietnamese Undergraduate Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Hope as a Mediator. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 42(1), 35-53. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10942-022-00487-7

62. Bolanis, D.*, Vergunst, F., Mavoa, S., Schmelefske, E.*, Khoury, B., Turecki, G., Orri, M., & Geoffroy, M.-C. (2024). Association between greenspace exposure and suicide-related outcomes across the lifespan: A systematic review. Science of the Total Environment (IF 10.8), 906, 167451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167451

61. Palii, V., Velykodna, M., Pereira, M., McElvaney, R., Bernard, S., Klymchuk, V., Burlachuk, O., Lupis, A. A., Diatel, N., Ireland, J. L., McNeill, K., Scarlet, J. L., Jaramillo-Sierra, A. L., Khoury, B., Sánchez Munar, D. R., Hedlund, S. L., Flanagan, T., LeBlanc, J., Agudelo Velez, D. M., & Gómez-Maquet, Y. (2024). The experience of launching a psychological hotline across 21 countries to support Ukrainians in wartime. Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 28(4), 321-325. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-04-2023-0040

60. Manova, V., & Khoury, B. (2024). Interpersonal perfectionism and social anxiety: The mediational role of mindfulness. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue canadienne des sciences du comportement, 56(3), 205–215. https://doi.org/10.1037/cbs0000370

59. Fuchs, D. E.*, Fleischmann, M. H.*, Wisener, M.*, & Khoury, B. (2024). The relationship between mindfulness facets, self-compassion, and aggression in young adult women. Current Psychology, (IF 2.4) 43(6), 5443-545. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04732-9

58. Høy Jensen, J., Rugulies, R., Meulengracht Flachs, E., Ugelvig Petersen, K., Ross, L., Hurwitz Eller, N., & Khoury, B. (2024). Shedding light on prognostic factors of symptom reduction in patients with prolonged work-related stress: A clinical follow-up study. Stress & Health 40(3), e3329. (IF 3.5) https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3329

57. Khoury, B. (2023). Mindfulness and Happiness. Mindfulness (IF 3.6), 14, 2824–2828. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-023-02226-0

56. Khoury, B., Vergara, R.C., & Spinelli, C.* (2023). Compassion Questionnaires: Scales Development and Validation. Cognitive Therapy and Research (IF 3.1), 47, 1006–1032 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-023-10416-2

55. Cinalioglu, K., Lavin, P., Bein, M., Lesage, M., Gruber, J., Se, J., Bukhari, S., Sasi, N., Noble, H., Bruneau, M-A, Launay, C., Sanders, J., Gauthier, S., Rosa-Neto, P., Lifshitz, M., Battistini, B.J., Beauchet, O., Khoury, B., Bouchard, S., Fallavollita, P., Vahia, I.V., Rej, S., Sekhon, H. (2023). Effects of Virtual Reality Meditation in Older Adults: The protocol of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Frontiers in Psychology (IF 4.3), 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1083219

54. Khoury, B., Manova, V.*, Adel, L., Dumas, G., Lifshitz, M., Vergara, R.C., Sekhon, H., & Rej, S. (2023). Tri-Process Model of Interpersonal Mindfulness: A Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Frontiers in Psychology (IF 4.3), 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1130959

53. Spinelli, C.*, Ibrahim, M.*, & Khoury, B. (2023). Cultivating ambiguity tolerance through mindfulness: an induction RCT. Current Psychology (IF 4.3), 42(15), 12929–12947. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-02597-4

52. Anand, L.*, Per, M.*, Sadowski, I.*, & Khoury, B. (2023). Mindful parenting: A meta-analytic review of outcomes from a developmental perspective. Current Psychology (IF 4.3), 42(10), 8367-8383. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-02111-w

51. Heshmati, R., Khoury, B., Azmoodeh, S., Zerang, M., Sadowski, I.* (2023). The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Emotional Flexibility and Ambivalence Over Emotional Expression in Divorced Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease (IF 2.7), 211(4), 298-305. https://doi.org/10.1097/NMD.0000000000001619

50. Khoury, B., Vergara, R.C., Sadowski, I.*, & Spinelli, C.* (2023). Embodied Mindfulness Questionnaire: Scale Development and Validation. Assessment, 30(2), 458-483. (IF 4.7). https://doi.org/10.1177/10731911211059856

49. Mettler, J.*, Khoury, B., Zito, S., Sadowski, I.*, & Heath, N. L. (2023). Mindfulness-based programs and school adjustment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of School Psychology (IF 4.3), 97, 43-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsp.2022.10.007

48. Manova, V.*, & Khoury, B. (2023). The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Perfectionism in University Students During Emerging Adulthood. Emerging Adulthood, (IF 1.6) 11(4), 828–844. https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968221126799

47. Renault, R.*, Laurin, J, Khoury, B., & Spinelli, C.* (2023). The Mediating Role of Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction in the Relationship Between Trait Mindfulness and Psychological Distress. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, (IF 2.9) 36(3), 485-502. https://doi.org/10.1080/09515070.2022.2121684

46. Xie, Q.*, Manova, V.*, & Khoury, B. (2023). How do dispositional mindfulness and self-compassion alleviate loneliness? The mediating role of rejection sensitivity. Current Psychology, 42, 23712–23721 (IF 4.3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-022-03549-2

45. Sekhon, H., Lavin, P., Vacaflor, B., Rigas, C.*, Cinalioglu, L., Su, C-L., Bodenstein, K.*, Dikaios, E.*, Goodman, A., Raymond, F.C., Ibrahim, M.*, Bein, M., Gruber, J., Se, J., Sasi, N., Walsh, C., Nazar, R., Hanganu, C., Berkani, S., Royal, I., Schiavetto, A., Looper, K., Launay, C., McDonald, E.G., Seitz, D., Kumar, S., Beauchet, O., Khoury, B., Bouchard, S., Battistini, B., Fallavollita, P., Miresco, M., Bruneau, M-A., Vahia, I., Bukhari, S., & Rej, S. (2022). Isolating Together during COVID-19: Results from the Telehealth Intervention Program for Older Adults (TIP-OA). Frontiers in Medicine (IF 7.2), 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.948506

44. Sadowski, I.* & Khoury, B. (2022). Nature-Based Mindfulness-Compassion Programs Using Virtual Reality for Older Adults: A Narrative Literature Review. Frontiers in Virtual Reality (IF NA), 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/frvir.2022.892905

43. Tran, M. A.Q.*, Tan, V.T., Khoury, B., Mohammad, S., Nguyen, N.N.C. (2022). Self-compassion, Mindfulness, Stress, and Self-esteem among Vietnamese University Students: Psychological well-being and Positive Emotion as Mediators. Mindfulness, 13, 2574–258. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-022-01980-x

42. Geoffroy, M-C., Bouchard, S.*, Per, M.*, Khoury, B., Chartrand, E., Renaud, J., Colman, I., & Orri, M. (2022). Prevalence of suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors in children aged 12 years and under: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Psychiatry (IF 77.1), 9(9), 703-714. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(22)00193-6

41. Kern, A.*, Khoury, B., Frederickson, A.*, & Langevin, R. (2022). The associations between childhood maltreatment and pregnancy complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research (IF 3.0), 160, 110985. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2022.110985

40. Khoury, B., Vergara, R.C., & Spinelli, C.* (2022). Interpersonal Mindfulness Questionnaire: Scale Development and Validation. Mindfulness (IF 4.7), 13(4), 1007-1031. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-022-01855-1

39. Shireen, H.*, Khanyari, S.*, Vance, A.*, Johannesson, H.*, Preissner, C.*, Dor-Ziderman, Y., Khoury, B., & Knäuper, B. (2022). Paying Attention to the Self: A Systematic Review of the Study of the Self in Mindfulness Research. Mindfulness, 13(6), 1373-1386 (IF 4.7). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-022-01844-4

38. Bajaj, B., Khoury, B., & Sengupta, S. (2022). Resilience as Mediator in the Relationship of Mindfulness to Happiness, and Stress. Frontiers in Psychology. (IF 3.0), 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.771263

37. Per, M.*, Schmelefske, E., Brophy, K.*, Austin, S.B.*, & Khoury, B. (2022). Mindfulness, self-compassion, self-injury, and suicidal behaviour: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Mindfulness (IF 4.7), 13(4), 821-842. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-021-01815-1

36. Wisener, M.*, & Khoury, B. (2022). Which Emotion-Regulation Strategies Explain the Negative Relationship Between Dispositional Mindfulness and Self-Compassion with Eating to Cope? Appetite (IF 3.9), 172, 105912. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2022.105912

35. Khoury, B. & Dionne, F. (2022). Les dimensions incarnée et interpersonnelle de la compassion. Annales Medico-Psychologiques (IF 0.3), 180(6, Supplement), S57-S65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amp.2020.11.018

34. Schmelefske, E.A.*, Per, M.*, Khoury, B., & Heath, N. (2022). The effects of mindfulness-based interventions on suicide outcomes: A meta-analysis. Archives of Suicidal Research (IF 2.3), 26(2), 447-464. https://doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2020.1833796

33. Per, M.*, Simundic, A.*, Argento, A.*, Khoury, B., & Heath, N. (2022). Examining the Relationship Between Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Emotion Regulation in Self-Injury. Archives of Suicidal Research, (IF 2.3) 26(3), 1286-1301. https://doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2021.1885534

32. Fleischmann, M. H.*, Manova, V.*, Wisener, M.*, & Khoury, B. (2022). Mindfulness facets and self-compassion as moderators of the relationship between occupational stressors and mental health symptoms in Canadian police officers. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue canadienne des sciences du comportement, 54(4), 347–353. https://doi.org/10.1037/cbs0000290

31. Sadowski, I.*, Böke, N., Mettler, J.*, Heath, N., & Khoury, B. (2022). Naturally mindful? The role of mindfulness facets in the relationship between nature relatedness and subjective well-being. Current Psychology, 41(8), 5358-5373. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-020-01056-w

30. Wisener, M.*, & Khoury, B. (2022). Mindfulness facets, self-compassion, and drinking to cope: How do associations differ by gender in undergraduates with harmful alcohol consumption? Journal of American College Health, 70(6), 1704-1710. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2020.1818758

29. Wisener, M.*, & Khoury, B. (2021). Specific Emotion-Regulation Processes Explain the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Self-Compassion with Coping-Motivated Alcohol and Marijuana Use. Addictive Behaviors (IF 3.6), 112, 106590. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106590

28. Spinelli, C.*, Paradis-Gagne, E., Per, M.*, Fleischmann, M. H.*, Manova, V.*, Wallace, A.*, and Khoury, B. (2020). Evaluating the use of mindfulness and yoga training on forensic inpatients: A pilot study. Frontiers in Psychiatry (IF 3.5), 11(1447). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.614409

27. Gill, L.-N.*, Renault, R.*, Campbell, E.*, Rainville, P., & Khoury, B. (2020). Mindfulness induction and cognition: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Consciousness and Cognition (IF 2.0), 84, 102991. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2020.102991

26. Wisener, M.*, & Khoury, B. (2020). Is Self-Compassion Negatively Associated with Alcohol and Marijuana-Related Problems Via Coping Motives? Addictive Behaviors (IF 3.6), 111, 106554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106554

25. Khoury, B. (2020). The root causes of COVID-19 screech for compassion. Mindfulness (IF 4.7), 11(8), 1910-1913. https://doi.org/110.1007/s12671-020-01412-8

24. Khoury, B., Dionne, F., & Grégoire, S. (2020). La dimension interpersonnelle de la pleine conscience. Annales Medico-Psychologiques (IF 0.3), 178(3), 239-244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amp.2018.10.018

23. Carletto, S., Cavalera, C., Sadowski, I.*, Rovaris, M., Borghi, M., Khoury, B., Ostacoli, L., & Pagnini, F. (2020). Mindfulness-based interventions to improve psychological and physical functioning in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychosomatic Medicine (IF 4.0), 82(6), 600-613. https://doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000819

22. Per, M.*, Spinelli, C.*, Sadowski, I.*, Schmelefske, E.*, Anand, L.*, & Khoury, B. (2020). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Incarcerated Populations: A Meta-Analysis. Criminal Justice and Behavior (IF 1.5), 47(3), 310-330. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093854819891457

21. Khoury, B. (2019). Compassion: Embodied and Embedded. Mindfulness (IF 4.7), 10(11), 2363-2374. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-019-01211-w

20. Wisener, M.*, & Khoury, B. (2019). Mindfulness Facets and Self-Compassion as Predictors for Internally-Motivated Drinking, Problematic Consumption, and Alcohol-Related Problem. Mindfulness (IF 3.6), 10(10), 2073–2081. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-019-01172-0

19. Poissant, H., Mendrek, A., Talbot, N., Khoury, B., & Nolan, J. (2019). Behavioral and Cognitive Impacts of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review. Behavioural Neurology (IF 2.1), 16. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/5682050

18. Spinelli, C.*, Wisener, M.*, & Khoury, B. (2019). Mindfulness training for healthcare professionals and trainees: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, (IF 3.3) 120, 29-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.03.003

17. Khoury, B., Dionne, F., & Grégoire, S. (2019). L’embodiment, un concept unificateur entre les traditions orientales et occidentales de la pleine conscience. Annales Medico-Psychologiques (IF 0.3), 177(7), 633-640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amp.2018.04.010

16. Carrière, K.*, Khoury, B., & Knäuper, B. (2018). Author response to ‘Effects of mindfulness on weight loss’ by Dr. Kristina Bergman. Obesity Reviews (IF 8.5), https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12704

15. Carrière, K.*, Khoury B., Günak, M.* & Knäuper, B. (2018). Effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on weight loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity Reviews (IF 8.5) (19), 164–177. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12623

14. Khoury, B. (2018). Mindfulness: Embodied and Embedded. Mindfulness (IF 4.7), 9(4), 1037-1042. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-017-0858-z

13. Carsley, D.*, Khoury, B., & Heath N. L. (2018). Effectiveness of mindfulness interventions for mental health in school: A comprehensive meta-analysis. Mindfulness (IF 4.7), 9(3), 693-707. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-017-0839-2

12. Khoury B., Knäuper, B., Pagnini, F., Trent, N., Chiesa, A., & Carrière, K.* (2017). Embodied Mindfulness. Mindfulness (IF 4.7), 8(5), 1160–1171. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-017-0700-7

11. Khoury, B., Schlosser, M.*, Knäuper, B., Carrière, K.*, & Chiesa, A. (2017). Effectiveness of traditional meditation retreats: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research (IF 3.3). 92, 16-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2016.11.006

10 Naeem, F., Khoury B., Munshi, T., Lecomte, T., Kingdon, D., & Farooq, S. (2016). Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for psychosis (BriefCBTp): A Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy (IF 0.6), 9(1), 73-86. https://doi.org/10.1521/ijct_2016_09_04

9. Khoury B., Sharma, M. Ruth, S. E., Fournier, C. (2015). Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction as a Stress Management Intervention for Healthy Individuals: A Meta-analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research (IF 3.3), 78, 519-528. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2015.03.009

8. Naeem, F., Asmer, M. S., Khoury, B., Kingdon, D., & Farooq, S. (2015). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for schizophrenia and related disorders (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (IF 7.9) (6). https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011734

7. Khoury B., Lecomte, T., Comtois, G., & Nicole, L. (2015). Third wave strategies for emotion regulation in early psychosis: A pilot study. Early Intervention in Psychiatry (IF 3.1), 9, 76-83. https://doi.org/10.1111/eip.12095

6. Dionne, F., Blais, M-C., & Khoury B. (2014). TRANSDIAGNOSTIC CBT: A COMPLEMENT (OR AN ALTERNATIVE) TO THE DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH OF THE DSM-5. La revue québécoise de psychologie (IF NA), 35(3), 231-249

5. Khoury, B., Langer, E. J., & Pagnini, F. (2014). The DSM: Mindful Science or Mindless Power? A critical review. Frontiers in Psychology (IF 2.3), 5(602). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00602

4. Khoury B., Lecomte, T., Fortin, G., Masse, M., Therien, P., Bouchard, V., Chapleau, M.-A., Paquin, K., Hofmann, S. G. (2013). Mindfulness-Based Therapy: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis. Clinical Psychology Review (IF 8.9), 33(6), 763-771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2013.05.005

3. Khoury B., Lecomte, T., Gaudiano, B. A., & Paquin, K. (2013). Mindfulness interventions for psychosis: A Meta-analysis. Schizophrenia Research (IF 4.6), 150(1), 176-184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2013.07.055

2. Tranulis, C., Lecomte, T., El Khoury, B., Lavarenne, A., & Brodeur-Côté, D. (2013). Changing the name of schizophrenia: patient perspectives and implications for DSM-V. PLoS ONE (IF 2.7), 8(2), e55998. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0055998

1. Khoury, B., & Lecomte, T. (2012). Emotional Regulation and Schizophrenia. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy (IF 0.6), 5(1), 67-76. https://doi.org/10.1521/ijct.2012.5.1.67

Book Chapters:

20. Dias Martins, C., Vergara, R. C., & Khoury, B. (accepted). Empathy Toward Animal (ETA) Scale. In C. U. Krägeloh, M. Alyami, & O. N. Medvedev (Eds.), International Handbook of Behavioral Health Assessment (pp. 1-xx). Springer Nature Switzerland.

19. Prada, K.*, Kwarko-Fosu, A.*, Kasprzyk, A.*, Rigas, C.*, Manova, V.*, & Khoury, B. (accepted). The Associations Between Dispositional Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Clinical Outcomes. In S. Beshai & N. Kazantzis (Eds.), Dispositional Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: Clinical Implementation and Controversies. Springer International Publishing.

18. Khoury, B. (2025). Embodied and Embedded Mindfulness and Compassion Framework. In N. N. Singh (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mindfulness, Buddhism, and Other Contemplative Practices (pp. 1-5). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90465-4_125-1

17. Khoury, B. (2025). Compassion Questionnaire for Self-Revised. In N. N. Singh (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mindfulness, Buddhism, and Other Contemplative Practices (pp. 1-2). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90465-4_122-1

16. Dias-Martins, C-D.* & Khoury, B. (2025). Empathy Towards Animals Scale. In N. N. Singh (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mindfulness, Buddhism, and Other Contemplative Practices (pp. 1-2). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90465-4_124-1

15. Khoury, B. (2025). Compassion Questionnaire for Others-Revised. In N. N. Singh (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mindfulness, Buddhism, and Other Contemplative Practices (pp. 1-2). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90465-4_121-1

14. Khoury, B. (2025). Compassion Questionnaire for Animals. In N. N. Singh (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mindfulness, Buddhism, and Other Contemplative Practices (pp. 1-2). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90465-4_123-1

13. Khoury, B. (2025). Interpersonal Mindfulness Questionnaire. In N. N. Singh (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mindfulness, Buddhism, and Other Contemplative Practices (pp. 1-2). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90465-4_120-1

12. Khoury, B. (2025). Embodied Mindfulness Questionnaire. In N. N. Singh (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mindfulness, Buddhism, and Other Contemplative Practices (pp. 1-2). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90465-4_119-1

11. Khoury, B. (2025). Embodied Mindfulness. In N. N. Singh (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mindfulness, Buddhism, and Other Contemplative Practices (pp. 1-3). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90465-4_111-1

10. Khoury, B. (2025). Embodied Compassion. In N. N. Singh (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mindfulness, Buddhism, and Other Contemplative Practices (pp. 1-4). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90465-4_112-1

9. Naït-Hamoud L., Sadowski I.*, Gagnon Mailhot M., Khoury B., Laberge M., Léonard G., Bordeleau M. (2024). Nouvelles perspectives avec la réalité virtuelle pour les aînés au Québec. Guide d’analyse prospective des enjeux des Interventions Non Médicamenteuses (INM) en santé, 2. Les éditions Ovadia.

8. Khoury, B., & Vergara, R. C. (2024). Compassion Questionnaire for Self (CQS). In O. N. Medvedev, C. U. Krägeloh, R. J. Siegert, & N. N. Singh (Eds.), Handbook of Assessment in Mindfulness Research (pp. 1-15). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77644-2_122-1

7. Khoury, B., & Vergara, R. C. (2024). Compassion Questionnaire for Others (CQO). In O. N. Medvedev, C. U. Krägeloh, R. J. Siegert, & N. N. Singh (Eds.), Handbook of Assessment in Mindfulness Research (pp. 1-14). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77644-2_123-1

6. Mettler, J.*, Bastien, L., Carsley, D., Khoury, B., & Heath, N. (2023). Mindfulness-based programmes for children and adolescents in school settings. In K. K. S. Chan, E. N. S. Lau, & J. C.-K. Lee (Eds.), Mindfulness for Child and Adolescent Well-Being (1st ed., pp. 62-77). Routledge (Taylor & Francis). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003314882-5

5. Khoury, B., Vergara, R. C., Spinelli, C.*, & Sadowski, I.* (2023). Embodied Mindfulness Questionnaire (EMQ). In O. N. Medvedev, C. U. Krägeloh, R. J. Siegert, & N. N. Singh (Eds.), Handbook of Assessment in Mindfulness Research (pp. 1-14). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77644-2_74-1

4. Khoury, B., Vergara, R. C., Spinelli, C.*, & Sadowski, I.* (2023). Interpersonal Mindfulness Questionnaire (IMQ). In O. N. Medvedev, C. U. Krägeloh, R. J. Siegert, & N. N. Singh (Eds.), Handbook of Assessment in Mindfulness Research (pp. 1-14). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77644-2_75-1

3. Khoury, B., & Lecomte, T. (2016), "Présence attentive et milieu clinique" In S. Grégoire, L. Lachance & L. Richer. La présence attentive (mindfulness): État des connaissances théoriques, empiriques et pratiques. Montreal: Presses de l'Université du Québec.

2. Khoury, B., Lecomte, T., Lalonde, P. (2012). Régulation émotionnelle et troubles psychotiques. In M. Mikolajczak, et M. Desseilles, (Éds.), Traité de régulation émotionnelle. Bruxelles, Belgique: Groupe De Boeck SA.

1. Benoit, A., & Khoury, B. (2012). Les interventions de troisième vague de TCC : thérapies de pleine conscience (mindfulness), d’acceptation et d’engagement (ACT), etc. In T. Lecomte, & Leclerc, C. (Ed.), Manuel de Réadaptation Psychiatrique (2 ed.). Montreal: Presses de l'Université du Québec.

Program: 
  • M.A. Counselling Psychology
  • Ph.D. Counselling Psychology
Graduate supervision: 

Accepting students (supervisees) for the 2026-27 academic year.

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