Sybil Geldart
Associate Professor
Program Coordinator, Psychology; Registered Psychologist, The College of Psychologists of Ontario
Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
Psychology
Brantford, Ontario
sgeldart@wlu.ca
Office:
(548) 889-4321
Expert In
Languages
English
Bio/Research
I received my PhD in developmental psychology from McMaster University in 2000, and my Masters degree in clinical psychology from Western University in 1990.
I joined Laurier in 2006. I have served as vice-chair of the university’s Research Ethics Board, vice-chair of University Senate, ...
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I joined Laurier in 2006. I have served as vice-chair of the university’s Research Ethics Board, vice-chair of University Senate, ...
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Bio/Research
I received my PhD in developmental psychology from McMaster University in 2000, and my Masters degree in clinical psychology from Western University in 1990.
I joined Laurier in 2006. I have served as vice-chair of the university’s Research Ethics Board, vice-chair of University Senate, and as Assistant Dean of Program Development in the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences. I have over 29 years of university instructing, and I typically teach abnormal psychology, clinical psychology, and special education. Since 2013, I have been a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, with specialties in the areas of clinical psychology, school psychology, and counselling. My clinical work has always been informed by empirically-supported methods of assessment and treatment.
My early work focused on the development of the perception of facial attractiveness. I examined perceptions of faces in infants, I looked at individual differences in the perception of facial beauty, and I studied the role of visual experience on people's aesthetic judgments of faces. Next, I explored verbal labels of beauty, and the underlying attitudes that influence usage of beauty labels by adolescents and emerging adults.
Another area that piqued my interest was occupational health psychology. With colleagues from McMaster University, I have examined attributions made by workers and management regarding the causes of accidents, I have looked at various organizational practices related to health and safety, and examined employees' perceptions of how work organization and workplace incivility impact people's mental health. Given the surge in remote work in Ontario and abroad, I have written a commentary (in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health) that makes evidence-based recommendations to both workers and employers on how to achieve worker health and safety from home.
As a practicing clinical psychologist, I have researched evidence-based methods and tips for improving self-awareness, mood, and life satisfaction across various aspects of life - work, homecare, and leisure. You will find a collection of recommendations in my new self-help book (published by Rockpool Publishing; distributed by Simon & Schuster) in print March 2024. My new book is entitled Alone Time: Embracing Solitude for Health and Well-Being.
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I joined Laurier in 2006. I have served as vice-chair of the university’s Research Ethics Board, vice-chair of University Senate, and as Assistant Dean of Program Development in the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences. I have over 29 years of university instructing, and I typically teach abnormal psychology, clinical psychology, and special education. Since 2013, I have been a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, with specialties in the areas of clinical psychology, school psychology, and counselling. My clinical work has always been informed by empirically-supported methods of assessment and treatment.
My early work focused on the development of the perception of facial attractiveness. I examined perceptions of faces in infants, I looked at individual differences in the perception of facial beauty, and I studied the role of visual experience on people's aesthetic judgments of faces. Next, I explored verbal labels of beauty, and the underlying attitudes that influence usage of beauty labels by adolescents and emerging adults.
Another area that piqued my interest was occupational health psychology. With colleagues from McMaster University, I have examined attributions made by workers and management regarding the causes of accidents, I have looked at various organizational practices related to health and safety, and examined employees' perceptions of how work organization and workplace incivility impact people's mental health. Given the surge in remote work in Ontario and abroad, I have written a commentary (in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health) that makes evidence-based recommendations to both workers and employers on how to achieve worker health and safety from home.
As a practicing clinical psychologist, I have researched evidence-based methods and tips for improving self-awareness, mood, and life satisfaction across various aspects of life - work, homecare, and leisure. You will find a collection of recommendations in my new self-help book (published by Rockpool Publishing; distributed by Simon & Schuster) in print March 2024. My new book is entitled Alone Time: Embracing Solitude for Health and Well-Being.
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Aonghus Kealy
Communications and Media Relations Officer
akealy@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4855
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Communications and Media Relations Officer
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Media Relations
Aonghus Kealy
Communications and Media Relations Officer
akealy@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4855
Lori Chalmers Morrison
Director: Integrated Communications
lchalmersmorrison@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4857
Vanessa Barrasa
Director: Communications & Issues Management
vbarrasa@wlu.ca
(548) 889-3812
Brantford Campus:
Beth Gurney
Director, Strategic Communications and Community Engagement
bgurney@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4199
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Communications and Media Relations Officer
akealy@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4855
Lori Chalmers Morrison
Director: Integrated Communications
lchalmersmorrison@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4857
Vanessa Barrasa
Director: Communications & Issues Management
vbarrasa@wlu.ca
(548) 889-3812
Brantford Campus:
Beth Gurney
Director, Strategic Communications and Community Engagement
bgurney@wlu.ca
(548) 889-4199
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