Maryse Benoît

Maryse Benoît is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculté des sciences humaines at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), specializing in clinical psychology with a focus on adult trauma. Her academic work centers on developing and evaluating therapeutic interventions for immigrant and refugee populations exposed to severe violence and trauma.

Her research interests span trauma psychology, intercultural therapy, and emotion regulation, with particular emphasis on:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) mechanisms in cross-cultural contexts
• Attachment theory applications in trauma recovery
• Cognitive-behavioral and art-based therapeutic modalities
• Compassion fatigue among trauma therapists
• Sociocultural factors in therapeutic relationships

Her work consistently addresses the unique challenges faced by immigrant and refugee communities in mental health treatment.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on developmental perspectives of trauma recovery, with increasing attention to emotion regulation as a mediator between attachment security and PTSD symptoms. Her research bridges clinical practice with sociocultural considerations, particularly examining how cultural identity influences therapeutic outcomes. Methodologically, she employs both quantitative biomarker studies (e.g., cortisol measurements) and qualitative expressive therapy approaches.

Mme Benoît actively contributes to clinical training through doctoral-level instruction in intercultural clinical intervention (PSY 914) and undergraduate psychopathology courses (PSY 215). Her work demonstrates sustained commitment to improving mental health services for vulnerable immigrant populations through evidence-based, culturally responsive therapeutic models.