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Katherine Pascuzzo is an Associate Professor at Université de Sherbrooke, Canada, specializing in developmental psychology, attachment theory, and mental health interventions for vulnerable populations. Her research focuses on socio-emotional adaptation, trauma impacts, and resilience in children and adolescents, particularly those in residential care or with histories of maltreatment.
She has secured significant grants from organizations like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Fonds de recherche du Québec, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), totaling over $3 million. Key funded projects include
- "Gaïa Project" (IRSC, $677,026, 2019-2024)
- "Promoting Resilience in Teens in Care" (PHAC, $1.3M, 2022-2026)
- "Adaptation During Pandemic" (FRQSC, $375K, 2022-2026)
Her work integrates attachment-based interventions like Intervention Relationnelle and Connect Parent Group, with a focus on longitudinal studies and observational measures. She collaborates extensively with teams such as GRISE and AJIR, addressing issues like delinquency, trauma, and family dynamics.
Recent publications emphasize
- adolescent mental health during the pandemic
- attachment security and emotion regulation
- intervention programs for foster/kinship parents
- trauma-informed practices in residential care
She teaches courses on child development (ages 0-18) and has organized international conferences on attachment and pandemic impacts. Her methodological approach combines qualitative and quantitative research, with a strong emphasis on translational studies for policy and practice.
