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Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education

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 […] Read More
Dr. Thomas Schanding Appointed Head of ECPS
Headship Announcement: Dr. Thomas Schanding Appointed ECPS Department Head We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Schanding as Head of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS) for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025. We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Jenna Shapka for her dedicated leadership […] Read More
Welcome New Faculty: Dr. Sarah Pastrana
ECPS is pleased to welcome Dr. Sarah Pastrana as an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Special Education in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities and Behaviour Disorders concentration Dr. Pastrana has over 20 years of experience supporting autistic individuals and children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities and/or behaviour disorders, and their families. She has been […] Read More
Welcome New Faculty: Dr. Nicole Dunn
ECPS is pleased to welcome Dr. Nicole Dunn as an Assistant Professor in Counselling Psychology Dr. Nicole Santos Dunn received her PhD from the Clinical and Counselling Psychology Program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and completed her CPA-accredited residency at the University of British Columbia. Nicole’s research is multidisciplinary and grounded in […] Read More
Welcome New Faculty: Dr. Eun Young Kwon
ECPS is pleased to welcome Dr. Eun Young Kwon as an Assistant Professor in Special Education in Deaf and Hard of Hearing concentration Dr. Kwon brings 17 years of experience as a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, having worked in diverse educational settings in the Delta School District and the British Columbia […] Read More
Register W1 Course: EPSE 604 Advanced Topics in HDLC
EPSE 604 Advanced Topics in HDLCReimagining Resilience: Young People’s Development in Complex Systems Winter 1 2025 | In-Person Time: Thursday, 4:30-7:30 pm Taught by: Dr. Suna Eryigit-Madzwamuse Today’s young people are born into a world of global changes and challenges that transform the social, political, economic and psychological conditions of everyday life. Young people are […] Read More
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 […] Read More