I am currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Victoria, BC, Canada. My research focuses on close relationships, with particular attention to factors such as conflict and aggression, substance use, and mental health problem
...MoreI am currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Victoria, BC, Canada. My research focuses on close relationships, with particular attention to factors such as conflict and aggression, substance use, and mental health problems that can often lead to relationship difficulties. My goals are to examine the development of harmful relationship behaviours; to understand the impact of these factors on partners, couples, and children; and to develop prevention programs to enhance couple and family functioning during periods of stress and change (e.g., transition to adulthood, transition to cohabitation, transition to parenthood). I am currently conducting a study examining various predictors of risk and resiliency during the transition to parenthood.
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