Student Articles

 The following articles were written by students for students and published in Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine. If you would like to submit an article for an upcoming issue, please contact the Section Chair Elect.
 

• McDougall, A., & Canales, D.D. (2012). The importance of evidence-based practice in community-based case management of offenders with mental health problems. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 34(2), 18-19.
• McCunn, L.J. (2012). Accessible design in BC’s subsidized housing: Evidence for an optimal model. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 34(2), 14-17.
• Tippin, G.K., & Maranzan, K.A. (2012). Interprofessional care: What it is, why it matters, and what is needed. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 34(1), 35.
• Horton, R., & Racine, N. (2012). Closing the gap between research and practice in health psychology: Examples from the area of paediatric pain. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 34(1), 34-35.
• Dadson, M.R. (2012). The influence of fathers’ involvement on sons’ health. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 34(1), 21.
• Carpini, J.A. (2012). Your work, your health: The role of industrial organizational psychology in health & health care in Canada. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 34(1), 19.
• Ling, D. (2011). Preparing for life after your bachelor’s degree. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 33(4), 45.
• Busch, S. (2011). A need for trained generalists in psychology? Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 33(4), 37.
• Martin, M. (2011). p (sychology) <. 05: Integrating research methods into the psychology curriculum. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 33(4), 36-37.
• Godbout-Beaulieu, S. (2011). Services de santé mentale en temps opportuns. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 33(4), 35.
• Quigley, L. (2011). If the program doesn’t fit, tailor it! Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 33(4), 34.
• Moore, K. (2011). Lost in translation: Multicultural competencies in graduate training programs and professional practice. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 33(4), 30.
• Badali, J. (2011). CPA 2011 Convention: My experience as a first-timer. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 33(3), 16.
• Horswill, S. (2011). Applying psychology: PCI media impact and prosocial modeling. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 33(2), 15.
• Aitken, N.M. (2011). What can be done about depression in the downturn? Influence of workplace social capital on depression and employee engagement in Canada. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 33(1), 10.
• Grove, D. (2011). Workplace contributions to the promotion of mental health and well-being. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 33(1), 8 & 10.
• Klingle, K. (2010). Benefits of mentorship from the undergraduate perspective. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 32(4), 37.
• Mishra, S. (2010). The benefits of a small university for graduate studies in psychology. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 32(4), 36.
• Feeney, J. (2010). Surviving on a graduate student budget. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 32(4), 34.
• McCunn, L.J. (2010). The advantages of applied experience during graduate school: Perspectives from an environmental psychology student. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 32(4), 18.
• Pishva, R. (2010). “Phew, I fooled ‘em this time…. but I may not be so lucky next time”: The Imposter Syndrome among graduate students. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 32(3), 35.
• Racine, N. (2010). The merits of a gap year. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 32(2), 36.
• Schaefer, L. (2010). Conducting research abroad: How a few months can change your future. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 32(2), 35.
• Markel, C. (2010). Students’ funding and research training issues. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Magazine, 32(2), 14-15.
• Fellner, K. (2010). Mindfulness and mental health: Self-care for the student. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 32(1), 34.
• Kopala-Sibley, D. (2010). Coming together or moving apart? Separation and fragmentation within psychology. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 32(1), 33.
• Powis, S.J. (2010). Help is just a click away: The trend of online social networking and support groups, and what it means for the next generation of helping professionals. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 32(1), 32-33.
• Neben, J.A. (2009). Responding to client stress in these stressful economic times. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 31(4), 14.
• Mugabo, A. (2009). A visit to Rwanda: Enriching perspective, enriching skills. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 31(4), 12.
• Cabrera, C.M., & Miller, D.I. (2009). The value of grades in graduate school. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 31(3), 19.
• Vloet, M.A. (2009). Applying the scientist-practitioner model: A commentary on the University of Ottawa’s Academic Day. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 31(3), 17.
• Holmqvist, M., & Taylor, N. (2009). Lessons learned: 10 tips for surviving (and thriving) while completing your dissertation. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 31(2), 19.
• Miceli, P.C. (2009). Moving from book learning to self-directed learning: A challenge for educators in psychology. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 31(2), 18.
• Noble, J. (2009). Fear, failure, and creativity: Thoughts on staying original in an A-F world. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 31(1), 27.
• Seeds, P.M., & Smith, K.B. (2009). Exciting and new interdisciplinary student initiative. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 31(1), 26.
• Cabrera, C., Saciragic, L., & Ethier, J. (2009). Student perspectives of the multidisciplinary experience. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 31(1), 26.
• Miceli, P. (2008). Putting my money where my mouth is: Teaching with experiential methods in psychology courses. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 30(3), 17.
• Dugwell, T. (2008). Obtaining a university education through distance learning. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 30(1), 23.
• Miceli, P. (2007). Considering experiential components in psychology courses? What might be learned from Reflections on a damaged education. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 29(4), 19.
• Robinson, B.A. (2007). Graduate students: Sources of support now, colleagues later. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 29(4), 19.
• Watson-Gaze, J. (2007). Reflections on a damaged education. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 29(3), 12.
• Ashbaugh, A.R. (2007). The Clinical Section takes new initiatives to support student research. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 29(2), 8.
• Goodwin, J. (2007). CPA Education and Training Committee wants to hear from students: Help us to hear you! Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 29(2), 17, 19.
• Smith, K.B. (2007). The myth of work-family balance? A response from the Section for Students. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 29(1), 21-23.
• Fulton, H.G. (2007). A controversial yet fascinating read: review of Opening Skinner’s Box by L. Slater. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 29(1), 24.
• Atkinson, S. (2006). Peer helping: From academics to action. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 28(4), 15.
• Kalousek, K. (2006). How to develop an active undergraduate psychology student association in your department. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 28(4), 16.
• Czincz, J. (2006). Psychology and the United Nations: From process to people. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 28(4), 17.
• Nagasawa, S., & Fulton, H. (2006). A summer program for undergraduate students. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 28(3), 17.
• Hovind, S. (2006). Advice for the ambitious undergraduate student. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 28(2), 19.
• Walker, D. (2006). Student concerns: Removal of APA Accreditation in Canada profile of psychology. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 28(1), 25.
• MacIntosh, H. (2005). Not all worth knowing about psychology is taught in graduate school: Or…What I learned on the CPA Accreditation Panel. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 27(1), 18-19.
• Badali, M. (2004). Good news for students: CPA electronically posted a student-initiated guide to applying for clinical psychology internships. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 26(4), 18.
• Smith, K.B. (2004). From undergraduate to graduate student: What I wish I had known. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 26(3), 14.
• Pillai Riddell, R. (2004). Postcards from the edge: Chapter III: Finishing up internship – Advice for future interns. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 26(3), 15.
• Pillai Riddell, R. (2004). Postcards from the edge: Chapter II – The halfway point of internship. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 26(2), 23.
• Pillai Riddell, R. (2004). Postcards from the edge: Chapter I – Beginning clinical internship. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 26(1), 23.
• Chellew, G.B. (2004). The behavioural neuroscience program: Where no researcher has gone before!! Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 26(1), 22.
• Badali, M.A., & Habra, M.E. (2003). Self-care for psychology students: Strategies for staying healthy & avoiding burn out. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 25(4), 14.
• Nader, R., & Badali, M. (2003). An ounce of promotion: A new program for Vancouver university students who think smoking is a drag. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 25(2), 12.
• Coons, M. (2003). Making the most of the CPA convention. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 25(2), 13.
• Badali, M. (2002). The lost art of lab meetings. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 24(4), 14.
• Pillai, R. (2002). One student’s take on award applications. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 24(4), 13.
• Bolton, A.(2002). The benefits of a small university undergraduate education. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 24(3), 15.
• Chambers, C.T. (2002). How to succeed as a student in psychology. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 24(3), 14.
• Job, E. (2002). My experiences at the first CIHR trainee brainstorming session. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 24(3), 15.
• Van Bavel, J. (2002). Applying for graduate studies in psychology: A 12-step program. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 24(2), 12.
• Brotto, L. (2002). Chronicles of a clinical psychology internship applicant – Part II: The interview and match process. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 24(2), 13-14.
• Brotto, L. (2002). Chronicles of a clinical psychology internship applicant – Part I: Things I wish I had known earlier. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 24(1), 20-21.
• Paré, N. (2001). Things I wish I had known earlier: A look back on my journey as a graduate student. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 23(4), 14-15.
• Chambers, C.T. (2001). Will I ever graduate!?: How to finally finish up your thesis! Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 23(4), 14.
• Badali, M.A. (2001). The big question: What is the meaning of graduate studies? Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 23(3), 17.
• Wasylkiw, L. (2001). Who was Fritz Heider and why should I care? Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 23(1), 23.
• Arbeau, K. (2001). Counselling and the dual career couple. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 23(1), 22.
• Badali, M.A. (2001). Conferences for the soul: A step by step guide to making the most out of academic meetings. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 23(1), 22.
• Chambers, C.T. (2000). “Where do I start!?”: Getting going on your thesis. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 22(4), 24.
• Chambers, C.T., & Newth, S.J. (1998). Maximizing your relationship with your research supervisor. Psynopsis: Canada’s Psychology Newspaper, 20, 16.