The Maplewoods Centre hosts clinical research conducted by faculty of the Department of Psychology at the University of Guelph. We carry out research in clinical psychology to build knowledge and to improve services for children and families.
Interested in participating in one of our research projects? Check out our current studies to learn more.
Big Feelings: A Study on Children’s Emotions in Therapy
You and your child may qualify if your child is 8-15 years old and if your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, or disruptive behaviour problems.
Participation will involve:
- Being randomized to either (a) weekly, individual therapy for your child, or (b) a waitlist control group.
- Completing in-person assessments initially, every 3 months, and approx. 1-year later and brief weekly surveys.
Note: Waitlist group may receive therapy as it becomes available. Fees will be incurred for receiving therapy services.
In-person assessments include:
- Parent and child questionnaires
- A parent-child discussion
- Child computer activities and physiology measures
Weekly assessments include:
- Parent and child brief surveys
Questions? Contact us at emotions@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120, ext. 53059
This research is being conducted under the direction of Dr. Kristel Thomassin and Dr. Andrew Hamilton-Wright at the University of Guelph’s Child Emotion and Mental Health Lab and Dr. Brendan Andrade and Dr. Madison Aitken at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). REB #22-08-018.
Families and Feelings First
Researchers at the University of Guelph’s Child Emotion and Mental Health Lab are examining the efficacy of an Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) program called “Families and Feelings First.”
We invite parents of children aged 7-15 years with anxiety, depression, or behavioural challenges to attend six two-hour group sessions of EFFT.
As part of the treatment, you and your child are invited to participate in a study involving questionnaires, physiology measurement, and interactive tasks.
Please email efft@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120, ext. 53059.
This project has been reviewed by the Research Ethics Board for compliance with federal guidelines for research involving human participants (REB #21-10-012CT).
Questions about our research? Email us at info@maplewoods.uoguelph.ca.
