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Dr. Kristel Thomassin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Guelph, within the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences. Her research focuses on child emotional development, particularly how family systems influence emotion skill development and their role in child psychopathology. She aims to translate this knowledge into clinical practice to improve youth mental health outcomes. Dr. Thomassin holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Georgia and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Harvard University
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Georgia
- Pre-doctoral Psychology Internship (Child & Adolescent Track), New York University-Bellevue Hospital Center
Research Interests: Dr. Thomassin’s work examines emotion socialization practices, the interplay between family dynamics and child mental health, and culturally-informed parenting strategies. She explores the effectiveness of modular psychotherapy approaches for youth and emphasizes knowledge mobilization to engage parents in evidence-based practices.
Labs/Teams: She leads the Child Emotion & Mental Health Lab at the University of Guelph, focusing on translational research to bridge gaps between clinical research and practice.
Grants & Collaborations: Involved in large-scale clinical trials such as the MATCH study, evaluating modular therapies in school-based settings. Collaborates with institutions like Harvard University and NYU-Bellevue Hospital.
