OVERVIEW
Manal Guirguis-Younger, Ph.D., is director of the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology program at Adler University in Vancouver.
Dr. Guirguis-Younger’s research focuses on homelessness and poverty, palliative care, and alternative models of health care delivery for marginalized groups.
She is also interested in leadership theory and research, particularly in academic training and community mental health, as well as questions related to professional and personal development, civic participation, and leadership.
Throughout her career, Dr. Guirguis-Younger has served in leadership roles at multiple levels, including program director, graduate studies director, and dean of faculty.
MEMBERSHIPS + ASSOCIATIONS
- Member of the Canadian Psychological Association
- Licensed by the College of Health and Care Professionals in BC.
Publications
Getting into Graduate School.
2024-2026
Black Psychology Section of CPA.
Mentoring Junior academics with focus on BIPOC needs.
2024-2026
Black Psychology Section of CPA.
Adjustment to Vision Loss Group Outcomes: a mixed Method Study.
2022
Canadian Psychological Association Conference.
Early Career Psychologists.
2022
British Columbia Psychological Association (Webinar format).
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for depression: A meta-analysis and systematic review.
2021
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 15(1), 2-17.
LEADERSHIP + ENGAGEMENT
- Member of the Black Psychology section (CPA)
- Member of the Indigenous Psychology Section (CPA)
