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Concerned with process elements common to treatments across different types of therapy, Albaum’s study hopes to elucidate exactly who benefits from psychotherapy and why. Interested in the care of those with social and communication difficulties, Albaum’s study examines factors such as the role of parents in supporting youth involvement in therapy sessions, or the relationship between client and therapist in order to enhance the mental health of children on the autism spectrum, children often unable to fully engage in psychological interventions.

Providing new insight into how processual components are related to specific treatment results, Albaum’s study translates theoretical knowledge into more effective practices and services. Helping to inform mental health care providers of the most compelling therapeutic methods, Albaum’s ground-breaking research aims at ensuring that all youth with autism, along with their families, can benefit from psychotherapy.

Carly Albaum is a doctoral candidate in the Clinical-Developmental Psychology Program at 91ÑÇÉ«. She received her Bachelor of Arts with Specialized Honours, as well as her Master of Arts degree from the same institution. Albaum’s undergraduate thesis focused on expressed emotion in parents of children with autism, while her Master’s project examined therapeutic alliance in cognitive behaviour therapy for children on the autism spectrum.

Carly’s interests in positive psychology aided the completion of her clinical training at the Toronto District School Board, and at the Shaw Clinic, Child & Family Services at Mackenzie Health Hospital. She continues to be actively involved in advancing the mental health of her community, as well as the standards of scholarly excellence in the field of autism research.

Knowledge Now: Grad Research @ 91ÑÇÉ«, presented by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, showcases 91ÑÇɫ’s graduate scholars undertaking cutting-edge and socially engaged research. From video-recorded interviews and live panel discussions on pressing social issues, to stories highlighting 91ÑÇɫ’s grad students, Knowledge Now presents a collection of new ideas and technologies in development and possibilities for a better future.

Watch Discover Grad Research @ 91ÑÇÉ« Videos â€“ In short interviews, grad scholars from each of 91ÑÇɫ’s 10 Faculties talk about their journey, research, impact and future plans. Representing diverse subjects including Indigenous knowledge, immersive 3D technology, human rights and environmental sustainability, students address some of the most pressing issues in our society and explain how their research contributes to a better understanding and creative solutions.

Join Live Panel Discussions: From Knowledge to Action â€“ Join panel discussions that will bring together scholars tackling a common theme from multi-disciplinary perspectives. For the month of March, there will be two live discussions: one focusing on the environment and the other on social inequalities. Current students will share ideas and perspectives about how graduate research at 91ÑÇÉ« can respond to the societal need and the potential of engagement across disciplinary boundaries in generating critical innovative knowledge.

Wednesday, March 24 – Climate Action: The Roles of Research, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Climate change is the greatest threat to life on our planet. This roundtable brings together three emerging researchers from a range of disciplines to discuss what it means to research the ways humans are transforming the planet now. Join in as we explore the difficulties we face along with some of the possible avenues for establishing a sustainable future.

Moderator: Mark Hayward, associate dean academic, Faculty of Graduate Studies

Tuesday, March 30 – Reducing Inequalities: An Urgent Call for Action, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

To advance social justice, graduate students at 91ÑÇÉ« are discovering new approaches to dismantling the ideologies which promote progress through disadvantage and the systemic (re)production of inequality. This panel, comprised of an educator, actor and disability advocate, will highlight some of the most pressing issues facing our society, while exploring how our researchers are taking action.

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Visit the Knowledge Now webpage to learn how graduate scholars are creating a positive change today for a better tomorrow.