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How institutional regulations of multiple relationships gatekeep psychotherapy

Are there risks in enforcing ethical boundaries in the context of psychotherapy? This question arises when considering how and why ethical red tape becomes cemented into clinical practice, especially in regard to the client-psychologist relationship. Dennis Wendt, associate professor in McGill’s Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, and director of[Read More…]

Fact or fiction: Is your brain wired for a specific learning style?

You have likely encountered the idea that everyone learns best through a specific ‘learning style.’ Social media, classroom discussions, and even online quizzes often promote this claim, categorizing students as auditory, visual, writing and reading, or kinesesthetic learners. This conception sounds convincing, and after many years in the educational system,[Read More…]

Unraveling the painful mysteries of dyskinetic cerebral palsy

Dyskinetic cerebral palsy is the second most common subtype of cerebral palsy (CP). Children with DCP usually experience serious motor impairments along with comorbidities such as cognitive deficits, communication challenges, seizure disorders, and sensory impairments.  Despite its severity, very little is understood about DCP. McGill MD student Victoria D’Amours and[Read More…]

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