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Annette Dufresne is a Clinical Professor at the University of Windsor, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She serves as a clinical supervisor for the Psychological Services and Research Centre, focusing on mental health interventions for diverse populations including healthcare workers, adults with learning disabilities, and students.
- Education: Not explicitly detailed in the text.
Her research interests emphasize Clinical Psychology, with a focus on Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Suicide Prevention. She has led group therapy programs for OCD and stress reduction, and contributed to campaigns addressing self-harm awareness and healthy relationships.
Key trends in her work include public mental health initiatives, community-based counseling, and therapeutic program development for anxiety and OCD. Notable projects include the Caring for our Caregivers program during the pandemic and the Stress and Anxiety Reduction Group.
Advising and Collaborations: Annette has mentored doctoral students such as Sanya Sagar, Shawn Harrington, Lauren Wysman, and Ula Khayyat, who participated in stress reduction and OCD treatment programs. She collaborated with peers like Josée Jarry and Dana Ménard on mental health initiatives.
Labs and Teams: She is integral to the Psychological Services and Research Centre, coordinating treatment groups and campaigns for mental health support, including partnerships with the Canadian Psychological Association and university faculty teams.
