Dr. Phillip Sevigny

Associate Professor

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Biography

Phillip Sevigny is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Regina in 2013 and has worked in tertiary health care settings before joining the University of Alberta in 2017. His role primarily involves working with families and children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. His theoretical orientation is largely influenced by humanistic family systems theories, focusing on the importance of understanding the whole person in the context of their lived experiences. He employs a strengths-based approach to support resilience and foster positive change for his clients. Sevigny's research interests primarily revolve around the changing role of men in the family and understanding factors that promote positive father involvement. He has specifically studied fathers' parenting self-efficacy and supports the transition to fatherhood. Furthermore, he is interested in the interplay between masculine ideologies, parenting beliefs, and parenting behaviors, as well as the influence of nature contact on psychological well-being and the understanding of existential courage.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Educational Psychology focusing on clinical psychology and father involvement.

Courses

EDPY 645B - SCCP School Practicum EDPY 647B - SCCP Clinical Practicum EDPY 650B - School Clinical Child Psychology Internship EDPY 699 - Individual Directed Reading Research

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management