Melissa Tremblay
Contact
Associate Professor, Faculty of Education - Educational Psychology Dept
- mkd@ualberta.ca
Overview
About
I am a Métis scholar, born and raised in rural Alberta. I joined the Faculty of Education's School and Clinical Child Psychology Psychology program in 2018 after completing my pre-doctoral internship in the Faculty of Education Clinical Services. I have a background in program evaluation, project management, children’s mental health, and working with Indigenous children and families using community-grounded methods. My theoretical approach to clinical and counselling practice is integrative and strengths-focused. My practice is guided by ecological systems theory, feminist theory, as well as holistic approaches to wellness and healing that honor Indigenous worldviews and traditions.
Research
My research takes a relational, community-based participatory approach. I have conducted research with Indigenous communities across Alberta, and have a keen interest in continuing to learn from community members about how to conduct research in an ethical way that honors Indigenous perspectives while balancing academic research expectations. My research interests are mainly focused on exploring the strengths, resilience, and mental health of Indigenous children, youth, and families, as well as the use of arts-based methods with diverse populations. Through my dissertation, I examined the experiences and outcomes of teen families involved in a supportive housing program in partnership with the Terra Centre for Teen Parents. My research interests reflect that I am passionate about co-creating knowledge that has the potential for social change.
Courses
EDPY 527 - School and Clinical Based Intervention
This course provides an introduction to academic, behavioural, social, emotional, and counselling intervention with a particular focus on their application to school and clinical settings for use with children and adolescents. Restricted to students enrolled in the School and Clinical Child Psychology or Counselling Psychology programs. Prerequisites: EDPY 507 and EDPY 536 or equivalents.
EDPY 644 - Consultation and Evaluation in School and Clinical Child Psychology
A professional psychology course intended to develop the skills of a psychologist as consultant, collaborator, and evaluator. Topics discussed in this course include models/theories of consultation, program/intervention evaluation techniques, and issues/trends related to consultation, collaboration and program evaluation. Restricted to students enrolled in the School and Clinical Child Psychology and Counselling Psychology programs.
EDU 563 - Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of Indigenous Students
This course is directed towards teachers who expect to work with Indigenous children and youth. It is designed to provide learners with a broad introduction to child and adolescent development from Indigenous perspectives, as well as promising practices for helping Indigenous students to reach their full potential. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment, refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.
Featured Publications
Tremblay, M., Sydora, B., Listener, L., Kung, J., Lightning, R., Rabbit, C., Oster, R., Kruschke, Z., & Ross, S.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health. 2023 January; 82 (1) 10.1080/22423982.2023.2177240
Tremblay, M., Gokiert, R., Mottershead, K., & Pei, J.
Canadian Journal of Family and Youth. 2022 April; 14 (3) 10.29173/cjfy29803
Tremblay, M., Kingsley, B., Gokiert, R., Blums, T., Mottershead, K., & Pei, J.
Journal of Adolescent Research. 2021 August; 38 (2) 10.1177/07435584211034
Primary Substance Use Prevention Programs for Children and Youth: A Systematic Review
Tremblay, M., Baydala, L., Khan, M., Currie, C., Morley, K., Burkholder, C., Davidson, R., & Stillar, A.
Pediatrics. 2020 September; 146 (3)
Using developmental evaluation and community-based participatory research to develop a model of supportive housing
Tremblay, M., Gokiert, R., Kingsley, B., Mottershead, K., & Pei, J.
Evaluation and Program Planning. 2020 January; 82
Tremblay, M., Baydala, L., Littlechild, R., Chiu, E., & Janzen, T.
Pediatrics and Child Health. 2018 January; 23 (4):247-254
Mayan, M., Robinson, T., Gokiert, R., Tremblay, M., Abonyi, S., & Long, R.
Public Health Action. 2017 January; 7 (4):275-281
Pei, J., Tremblay, M., McNeil, A., Poole, N., & McFarlane, A.
Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology. 2017 January; 3
Tremblay, M., Baydala, L., Rabbit, N., Louis, J., & Ksay’yin, K.
Journal of Community Engaged Scholarship. 2016 January; 9 (1):57-67
Tremblay, M., Pei, J., Plesuk, D., Muchortow, A., Mihai, P., & Jordao, R.
International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. 2016 January; 39 (1):82-97
Tremblay, M., Perez, A., Rasquinha, A., Avis, J., Morrison, K. M., Chanoine, J. P.,...Ball, G.D.C.
Academic Paediatrics. 2016 January; 16 (6):587-593