Dr. Karine Gagné

Biography

Karine Gagné is an Assistant Professor at the Université de Montréal within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specializing in Psychoeducation. Her research focuses on child development, parent-child attachment, and psychosocial adaptation. Gagné has contributed significantly to understanding parental mentalization, emphasizing the roles of both verbal and non-verbal communication in shaping parent-child relationships. She leads multiple research projects, including investigations into moderating factors influencing the well-being of Canadian youth and the dynamics of parental attachment in various contexts. Gagné is associated with the Centre de recherche sur les jeunes et les familles (CRUJeF) and has received several accolades for her work, including multiple scholarships and recognitions for academic excellence. Her engagements extend to organizations such as the Ordre des psychoéducateurs et psychoéducatrices du Québec (OPPQ). Gagné strives to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical interventions for families and children, ensuring her research has a lasting impact on the field of psychoeducation.

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