Breanna Lawrence

Overview

Dr. Breanna Lawrence is an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at Brandon University, specializing in mental health, career development, and inclusive education. Her research integrates ecological resilience and relational developmental systems frameworks, with a focus on youth with co-occurring learning and mental health challenges.

Education & Background

Dr. Lawrence holds a PhD and has extensive experience in both clinical mental health and educational settings as a Certified Canadian Counsellor. During her doctoral studies, she utilized Statistics Canada Research Data Centre resources for mixed methods analysis.

Research & Grants

• Principal Investigator: 2019 Research Manitoba New Investigators Operating Grant ("Multi-Level Influences to Diverse Learners")
• Co-Investigator: SSHRC Insight Development Grant (drama-based methods for rural youth substance use)
• Collaborator: SSHRC Partnership Grant (Institutional Ethnography of rural developmental services)

Awards & Recognition

• 2018 David Bateson New Scholar Award (CERA)
• 2018 Counsellor Educator Award (CCPA)

Teaching

Teaches courses including Inclusive Education, Child/Adolescent Development, Group Counselling, and Social Ecological Resilience theories.