Centre for Research on Children and Families, McGill University

📣 Call for Applications: Graduate Student Representative
We’re inviting applications for a Graduate Student Representative to join the Board of the Research Centre for a two‑year term. This is a great opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to contribute to governance, help shape the Centre’s strategic direction, and gain valuable leadership experience.
🗓 The Board meets once per year.
📨 To apply, submit a brief expression of interest by Tuesday, June 23, 2026 to [email protected].
Please share with interested graduate students!

Save the Date - CRCF AGM 2026. We can't wait to see you all!

We are pleased to invite you to the Kagedan Lecture that will take place at McGill University on March 19th, 2026.

Through accounts of her professional practice and the life stories of the people she has supported, social worker Anne-Marie Bellemare will share her approaches and tools. A reflective perspective focused on the ethical questions surrounding intervention, along with illustrated examples from practice, will highlight the importance of keeping our passion for social work alive.
The lecture will be followed by a round table discussion and questions with Dr. Nicole Yves and Dr. Jill Hanley.

Location:
McGill University
School of Social Work
550 Sherbrooke West, Suite 100
East Tower

Schedule:
4:30 pm – Welcome Cocktail
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Lecture
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Round Table Discussion

📅 Add to your calendar and RSVP here: https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/7J9QBHT
We look forward to welcoming you, please share this email with your contacts!

Marcin Gierczyk and colleagues have published a new article about a study that uses a participatory approach to look at variations of stressors and resources for stress relief among students (12-15 years) in three European countries.

What Makes Me Happy and what Worries Me? A Cross-national Comparison of Stressors and Resources for Stress Relief Among Youth - Child Indicators Research Numerous evidence-based programs aim to promote youth mental health. Unfortunately, however, they often fail to engage the target group and lack cultural sensitivity. The present study addresses these issues by using a participatory approach to look at variations of stressors and resources for stres...

New book published by CRCF member Marcin Gierczyk! The book 'explores the interdisciplinary perspectives on, and long-term consequences of, emotional neglect on children and adolescents, creating a theoretical model that considers the impact of emotional neglect in distinct phases of development'.

Charting the Experience of Children and Adolescents Affected by Emotional Neglect This timely and compelling volume explores the interdisciplinary perspectives on, and long-term consequences of, emotional neglect on children and adolescents, creating a theoretical model that considers the impact of emotional neglect in distinct phases of development. Paying specific attention to....

Please join us at the launch of Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel’s book, When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance on Friday, November 22 at 5:00. Please feel free to share the news amongst your networks!

Registration for the 2025 Trauma Symposium is now open!

🚨 Registration Launch! 🚨

🎓 Symposium on Child & Youth Trauma

📅 April 30 and May 1, 2025

💬 Join us for two days of enriching conferences and interactive workshops to exchange and build better social practices for youth who have experienced trauma.

🔹 Why participate?
✅ High-level conferences and workshops led by recognized experts 🎤
✅ Over 1,500 committed participants
✅ Continuing education credits recognized by several associations
✅ Contribute to concrete solutions to meet the needs of youth

🔹 Not to be missed!
Attendance at the Palais des congrès de Montréal is limited - reserve early! ⏳

🎁 Early bird offer: Enjoy $50 off when you book now!

➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/40vUPOj

Please join me in welcoming Lindsay Savard to the CRCF! Lindsay's interests include Child and family health and well-being, pediatric su***de, caregiving and trauma-informed care in su***de treatments. Welcome Lindsay! https://www.mcgill.ca/crcf/people-0/people/lindsay-savard

Please join me in welcoming Daniel Ayimah to the CRCF! Daniel's areas of interest include Child welfare & child Maltreatment, Black child & youth care, child & family mental health & wellbeing and child protection practices. Welcome Daniel! https://www.mcgill.ca/crcf/people-0/people/daniel-ayimah

Please join me in congratulating our colleague Alicia Boatswain-Kyte on receiving a Special Recognition Award at the 39th World Cultural Council (WCC) Awards Ceremony. You can watch the ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6ahWovskTw You can go straight to 1:11:11 (I’m not making this up!) to see VP Research & Innovation Prof. Bérubé introducing Alicia.
Bravo Alicia! You are a true inspiration to us all and we are lucky to have you as a colleague!