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Dr. Laurie Ford Has Been Inducted Into the UBC Quarter Century Club

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Ford who has been inducted into the UBC Quarter Century Club. She was honoured at the Annual Quarter Century Club celebration hosted on Monday, October 19, 2026. The UBC Quarter Century Club was first established in 1996 by President David Strangway to recognize active full-time faculty members and librarians with 25 years […]

ECPS GSC: Demystifying Graduate School

Grad school is hard enough already without figuring out the institutional processes involved! If you’ve ever wondered “how does everyone else have it all figured out???”, the reality is: we don’t until it somehow all comes together. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Our wonderful panelists bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and […]

PhD Student Marcus Lau Publishes Article on Inclusive Lesson Planning

Marcus Lau, a PhD student in Special Education at ECPS Department, has published a new article in BCTF Teacher Magazine titled, “My six-step lesson/unit planning process: A practical guide to creating a more inclusive classroom.” Drawing on his experience as a district resource teacher supporting inclusive education, Lau shares a practical, six-step approach to applying […]

NEW W2 Course: EPSE 565B-076 – Graduate Student Seminar

Are you an ECPS graduate student looking to connect with peers and strengthen your graduate experience? Join EPSE 565B-076, a new seminar for M.A. and Ph.D. students in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS). The seminar provides opportunities to connect and collaborate with fellow graduate students while exploring graduate program […]

Dr. Johanna Sam Discusses Youth, Culture and the Digital World on Health Yalhtɨg

UBC ECPS Associate Professor Dr. Johanna Sam is featured in Episode 13 of Health Yalhtɨg (The Health Talk Podcast), where she shares insights from her research and work with Indigenous youth in Tl’etinqox. In this meaningful conversation, Dr. Sam explores the experiences of Indigenous youth growing up in an increasingly digital world, discussing topics including […]

Young People as Community Co-Educators Toolkit

In a collaboration between HDLC faculty and UBC’s Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL), colleagues Natacha Monestel Mora, Jennifer A. Vadeboncoeur, Johanna Sam, Bruce Moghtader, and Surita Jhangiani co-authored a toolkit for university instructors entitled, Engaging young people as community-co-educators in university classrooms: A toolkit based upon the Six Rs for decolonizing higher education. This Toolkit is offered […]

Welcome to Auralia Brooke! A 2026 Canada Postdoctoral Research Award Recipient in HDLC

Auralia is a PhD candidate at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and sessional faculty at both UBC and UNB. Nominated as one of this year’s UBC Faculty Wellbeing Champions by her students, she teaches graduate courses in social and emotional learning, critical theory, literacies and power, and experiential learning focused on communities of belonging. […]

M.A. and M.Ed. in Special Education Info session – focusing on Blindness and Low Vision concentration

This online information session is intended for certified teachers with a bachelor’s degree in teaching who are interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in the field of blindness and low vision through UBC’s master’s program. Participants will learn about program options (M.Ed. , M.A.), curriculum, admission requirements, application procedures, and key deadlines. The session […]

Turning Pages, Shifting Perspectives

“Turning Pages, Shifting Perspectives” is a reflective, community-centered book club that invites participants to explore powerful texts that challenge assumptions and broaden understanding. Together, we’ll read, discuss, and unpack stories that prompt us to question dominant narratives, shift our thinking, and grow—individually and collectively. This book club is open to all Faculty of Education faculty, […]

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Online Master’s Info Sessions 2026

About the program Learn more about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (M.A./M.Ed.) Questions? Contact Dr. Joanna Cannon at joanna.cannon@ubc.ca

BCTF’s Teacher Magazine features article by ECPS Student Afrah Noor Khan

ECPS is pleased to celebrate the publication of an article by graduate student Afrah Noor Khan (M.Ed. Human Development, Learning, and Culture) in Teacher Magazine (BC Teachers’ Federation publication) In her article, “Teachers can’t pour from an empty cup: But what keeps emptying it?”, Khan examines how teacher burnout is often framed as an individual […]

Congrats to the 2026 Faculty Wellbeing Champions

On April 7, 2026, more than 100 students, faculty, staff, and university leaders gathered at the Ponderosa Ballroom for UBC Vancouver’s first Faculty Wellbeing Champions Recognition Event. The event celebrated the vital role faculty play in supporting student wellbeing in teaching and learning environments. A total of 124 faculty members, nominated by students, were recognized […]

Roots of Connection

NITEP and HDLC are proud to celebrate their collaborative initiative, Roots of Connection. Designed to support Indigenous teacher candidates throughout their professional journey, this 8-month long project brought together NITEP, HDLC, and students to create a beautifully crafted Teacher Planner grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and social-emotional learning. These planners were professionally printed and gifted to each and every Indigenous […]

CCEL/HDLC Together We Grow

Together We Grow (TWG): Gardening for Ecological Awareness, Food Literacy, and Indigenous Wisdom Project Who? Three HDLC Graduate students—Sangeeta Bhonsale, Fei Fung and Eduardo Moran Jiminez—worked with the Stride Avenue Community School (SACS) Coordinator, an Indigenous Elder and Knowledge Keeper and SACS students and their parents. This initiative was made possible through funding from a […]

Three ECPS Faculty Members Have Been Inducted Into the UBC Quarter Century Club

Congratulations to our three ECPS faculty members who have been inducted into the UBC Quarter Century Club. Drs. Anita Hubley, Bruno Zumbo, and Joseph Lucyshyn (retired August 2025), were honoured at the Annual Quarter Century Club celebration hosted on October 20th. The UBC Quarter Century Club was first established in 1996 by President David Strangway to […]

Redefining Self-Care with Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen

“I strongly believe in community care. When we focus too much on the individual, we risk treating burnout and stress as personal problems, instead of recognizing them as collective challenges.” We are pleased to share a recent Q&A interview featuring Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, ECPS Associate Professor in Counselling Psychology, and an investigator at the BC […]

Congratulations to Gizem Guryil, Negar Khodarahmi, and Johanna Mickelson

2024–25 UBC Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Winners We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of three exceptional graduate students who have been recognized for their excellence in teaching at UBC. These award recipients have demonstrated remarkable commitment, leadership, and pedagogical skill in their roles as teaching assistants, leaving a lasting impact on the students […]

Congratulations to Natacha Monestel Mora on her new publication

We’re excited to share that our HDLC Doctoral Candidate, Natacha Monestel Mora has co-authored a new article in Bank Street College’s Occasional Paper Series titled “Social Imagining in ‘Youth Taking Action’: Documenting Immigrating and Settling Through a Hybrid Youth Participatory Action Research Project.” The piece highlights a youth-led research and documentary project that explores immigrant […]

Hein Salvi, Claire, Valeria: Featured on UBC’s Graduate Website

We are excited to announce that Claire Hein Salvi has been featured in UBC’s Graduate website under the “Meet Our Students” section. In this special feature, Claire shares her inspiring academic journey and experience at UBC, highlighting the incredible opportunities she’s had as part of the graduate community. This feature focuses not only on Claire’s […]

Celebrating Excellence in Counselling Psychology

Celebrating Excellence in Counselling Psychology: Outstanding Student Paper Award Winners Announced! We are thrilled to announce that Sarah’s article, “The Wet’suwet’en Nation’s Mobilization of Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy: An Exploratory Study,” has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Outstanding Student Paper Award by The Counselling Psychologist (TCP). This recognition honours their exceptional scholarship in advancing research […]

Welcome to Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology!

Join host Dan Cox as he delves into the latest trends, insights, and practical applications in the world of psychotherapy and applied psychology. Are you passionate about understanding the human mind and improving mental health? Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology brings you thought-provoking discussions, expert interviews, and actionable advice from the field of psychotherapy and applied […]

Examining validity using response processes evidence: Are the scores from your measures meaningful?

We’re excited to share a new videorecording featuring Dr. Anita Hubley titled ‘Examining validity using response processes evidence: Are the scores from your measures meaningful?’ This insightful 37-minute video is part of the Sage Research Methods Video: Quantitative and Mixed Methods series. About Dr. Anita Hubley: Dr. Anita Hubley is a Professor in Measurement at […]

Thalia Lang and Marcus Lau receive 2023-24 UBC Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards

Congratulations to Thalia Lang and Marcus Lau, recipients of the 2023-24 Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards The Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards (GTA) awards are conferred annually to individuals who demonstrate exceptional teaching proficiency, highlighting the vital role of teaching assistants in graduate and undergraduate programs. Awardees are selected based on […]

Dr. Allison Cloth Introduces Needs-Based Mentoring Approach for Schools

Discover how Dr. Allison Cloth’s innovative need-based mentoring approach is transforming schools – click the link to learn more! Dr. Allison Cloth Introduces Needs-Based Mentoring Approach for Schools

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Counselors’ Attitudes Toward Working with Clients With Substance Use Disorders

Dr. Anita Hubley and her former CNPS M.A. student, Zach Cornfield (graduated Nov., 2018) recently did a podcast with Dr. Bryan Kim, the Editor of APA Div. 17’s (Society of Counseling Psychology) journal The Counseling Psychologist. They were interviewed about their upcoming article “Counselors’ Attitudes Toward Working with Clients With Substance Use Disorders” that will […]

Congratulations to Dr. Deborah Butler for winning the Killam Teaching Prize

Congratulations to Dr. Deborah Butler, ECPS’s HDLC professor on winning the UBC Killam Teaching Prize for her outstanding teaching, research and service to the community. The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching. Recipients are recognized at the graduation ceremonies. The Killam Teaching Prize […]

COVID-19: Faculty of Education Updates

Please refer to https://educ.ubc.ca/covid-19/ for Faculty of Education’s COVID-19 updates, and stay healthy & safe everyone! Thank you, ECPS Department

Congratulations to ECPS Associate Professor Dr. Sterett Mercer

Please join the Department in congratulating Dr. Sterett Mercer, Associate Professor in ECPS, and his colleagues for being awarded a $2.4 Million research grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to support their 5-year research project Reducing Youth Violence and Racism/Discrimination: The Efficacy of Comprehensive Prevention Strategies (CPS). Funded through the NIH’s Minority Health and Health Disparities […]

Congratulations to ECPS Associate Professor Robinder Bedi

Congratulations to ECPS Associate Professor Robinder Bedi for being awarded a grant from The Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race (Division 45 of the American Psychological Association) in its inaugural small research grants program. Dr. Bedi’s project: “Yatra” (The Journey): Integrating Family Yoga into a Group Counseling: Program for South Asian Men […]

Congratulations to ECPS Professor Anita Hubley

Congratulations to ECPS Professor Anita Hubley for becoming the Associate Editor of Measurement Instruments for the Social Sciences (MISS). MISS is a BioMed Central (BMC) interdisciplinary scholarly journal for the social sciences published by Springer Press. The journal publishes high-quality, open access measurement instruments intended for scientific use across various disciplines (e.g., sociology, psychology, education, […]

Congratulations to ECPS Assistant Professor Vicki Knight

Congratulations to ECPS Assistant Professor Vicki Knight for winning the 2019 Research Award by the Division on Autism & Developmental Disabilities (DADD) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). The Council is a organization composed of researchers and practitioners committed to enhancing the quality of life of individuals, especially children and youth, with autism, intellectual disability, and other developmental disabilities. This […]

Congratulations to ECPS Professor and Distinguished University Scholar Bruno D. Zumbo

In 2018, Bruno D. Zumbo, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar at the University of British Columbia, was honored with the distinction Pioneer in Quality of Life Research by the International Society for Quality of Life Studies (ISQOLS) for having made substantial contributions to measurement and research methodology impacting on the field of Quality of Life […]

Congratulations to ECPS Associate Professor Sterett H. Mercer

Congratulations to ECPS Associate Professor Sterett H. Mercer for winning the Shapiro Mid-Career Scholar Award from the Society for the Study of School Psychology (jointly with Milena Keller-Margulis at University of Houston). The award will provide two years of funding to work with a mentor, Steve Graham at Arizona State University, on advancing our programmatic work […]

Congratulations to ECPS Graduate Student Randip Gill

The award is presented each year to a small number of graduate students who have made outstanding contributions to teaching and learning at UBC.

Interview with CNPS Doctoral Candidate, Karolina Rozworska

Karolina is hoping her research outline aspects of mothers’ functioning related to their use of emotion coaching and better define what mothers need to support their efforts.

Congratulations to Dr. Rob Bedi!

Congratulations Dr. Rob Bedi!

Reappointment of Dr. Shelley Hymel as Edith Lando Professor in Social and Emotional Learning

Reappointment of Dr. Shelley Hymel as Edith Lando Professor in Social and Emotional Learning.

mECPS: Stories from ECPS Students & Faculty

The mECPS digital feature series shares the stories of ECPS students & faculty. ECPS is home to world-class learners and educators, each of whom offers something unique to tell. Through these stories, we can learn more about each other and the resources that exist around us, and create community-building conversations. Find the latest mECPS stories […]