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Brave Spaces
Brave SpacesComparing Brave Spaces and Safe Spaces Written by Sean Morgan, Heather Kwan, and Dr. Costigan, Posted September 3, 2023Have you ever been in a situation where you felt unsafe or unheard? Navigating these environments can be difficult, especially when one...
Tips for First Generation Graduate Students
Applying to graduate school in Clinical Psychology can feel daunting, especially when you are unsure where to start!
This post provides tips and answers common questions that may arise during the graduate school application process.
Terminology Post #1: Privilege
This is the first in an upcoming series where we define and discuss various terms and how they relate to psychology.
We start with privilege, its many definitions, and questions that arise when reflecting on privilege in psychology.
5 Key Takeaways from Psychology’s Response to the TRC Report
In 2018, Psychology’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Report was published.
5 Key Takeaways from that report include:
1. Historic and Ongoing Issues
2. Cultural Humilty
3. Intergenerational Trauma and Healing
4. Accountability
5. Education in Psychology
Conducting Assessments with Indigenous Children and Youth
Clinical psychology struggles to conduct assessments with Indigenous children and youth in ways that are culturally safe and responsive.
Dr. Laurie Ford and Melanie Nelson from UBC shared how they approach completing assessments to best serve the interests of the Indigenous families they work with.
Eco-Anxiety
Doctoral candidate, Liz Williams studies Environmental Psychology at UVic and presented to our Clinical Psychology Research Colloquium.
This post details highlights and key takeaways from her talk on eco-anxiety.
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Contact Dr. Cathy Costigan
costigan@uvic.ca