Dr. Breanna Lawrence

Biography

Breanna Lawrence is an Associate Professor in the field of Educational Psychology at the University of Victoria. Her research focuses on educational and counseling psychology, with a strong emphasis on child and youth mental health, and the applications of relational developmental systems theory. Breanna employs mixed methods research, particularly qualitative methodologies to explore ecological resilience models, family functioning, and the mental health of parents. She is deeply engaged in the study of school-family collaborations and inclusive education practices, particularly within the contexts of school counseling and career development psychology. Breanna's extensive professional background as a counselor and provisional psychologist has enhanced her focus on child and adolescent mental health across various clinical and educational settings. Her work aims to address the complexities of social contexts and their impacts on developmental processes in children and families.

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