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Making friends with guilt: How personal experience inspired Dal prof's new book redefining guilt as a force for good

Making friends with guilt: How personal experience inspired Dal prof's new book redefining guilt as a force for good

Chris Moore, professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, knows a great deal about the painful and profound journey through guilt — 40 years ago, he lived it, following a drunk driving incident with deadly consequences. Now, that personal experience has helped inspire a highly anticipated new book on why we feel guilt and why it's so important to building and healing relationships with one another.  Read more.

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Peggy Cunningham and Minette Drumwright
Monday, October 4, 2021
The former star faces the possibility of life in prison after being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. The trial exposed the role of enablers within his inner circle, too, write Peggy Cunningham and Minette Drumwright.
Alison Auld
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
More than a dozen researchers from Dalhousie have received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for novel projects with awards via the Insight Development Grants, Partnership Engagement Grants and SSHRC Connection Grants programs.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Boris Worm, a marine ecologist in Dal's Department of Biology, is this week’s guest on a brand new episode of Sciographies.
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Thursday, September 23, 2021
Dr. Chang is this week’s guest on a brand new episode of Sciographies.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Dal's vice president research and innovation is being honoured by Queen's University this year for her work in advancing the health and well-being of military personnel, Veterans and their families — including spearheading the creation of a cross-Canada network centred on military and veteran health research.