Steven R. Shaw, PhD
@shawpsych.bsky.social
School and Applied Child Psychology Program
McGill University, Montreal, QC
Director of the School Psychology Credibility Project
Currently on medical leave
McGill University, Montreal, QC
Director of the School Psychology Credibility Project
Currently on medical leave
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Introduction: A long-time hospital-based school psychologist and now a long-time academic. Fighting creeping cynicism by building or rebuilding the structures of research, evidence-based practices, and my life. Also, cooking, Canada, dog, hockey, Emerson, Marx (Groucho), fitness, and coffee.
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I manage all of this, a dialysis machine, a ventilator, tubes, a stressed out family, and more, but the government thinks we aren't professionals
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I manage all of this, a dialysis machine, a ventilator, tubes, a stressed out family, and more, but the government thinks we aren't professionals
I am still so puzzled that my employer (university) asks for donations a couple times per year. It is goofy enough that my alma mater asks for money--they already have all of my money. But these folks pay me for my work. Weird culture.
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I am still so puzzled that my employer (university) asks for donations a couple times per year. It is goofy enough that my alma mater asks for money--they already have all of my money. But these folks pay me for my work. Weird culture.
Conducted my first work-adjacent activity in a long time. An interview with CBC on the dramatic increase in school absences across Ontario and Quebec. 20 minutes from my office--manageable. Feels good to contribute a little.
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Conducted my first work-adjacent activity in a long time. An interview with CBC on the dramatic increase in school absences across Ontario and Quebec. 20 minutes from my office--manageable. Feels good to contribute a little.
Holiday-based slasher movies seem like good marketing. Enjoyed this one for Thanksgiving. Can't wait for Arbor Day: Return of the Axe; Canada Day: Run Mounties Run; and Generic Bank Holiday: Fear of the Free Time.
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Holiday-based slasher movies seem like good marketing. Enjoyed this one for Thanksgiving. Can't wait for Arbor Day: Return of the Axe; Canada Day: Run Mounties Run; and Generic Bank Holiday: Fear of the Free Time.
Ridiculously excited that there is new live HR and Bad Brains music being released.
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Ridiculously excited that there is new live HR and Bad Brains music being released.
Weird chemo thing: I lose much of my taste for a few days after treatment--and it is discouraging. Then it slowly returns. Imma drinking coffee everyday, so it is a good day when that wonderful taste comes back.
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Weird chemo thing: I lose much of my taste for a few days after treatment--and it is discouraging. Then it slowly returns. Imma drinking coffee everyday, so it is a good day when that wonderful taste comes back.
Casey and Finnegan wish our American friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving week.
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Casey and Finnegan wish our American friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving week.
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When you’re feeling fancy AF, but only have hamburger. Butter basted steak haché with bleu cheese and a port onion sauce.
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
When you’re feeling fancy AF, but only have hamburger. Butter basted steak haché with bleu cheese and a port onion sauce.
A recovery day always involves coffee.
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A recovery day always involves coffee.
We watched the movie “Good boy” about a cute dog named Indie, who experiences her person’s demons. More sad that scary. I don’t think my Indie would jump through a window for me. Maybe if there were snacks.
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We watched the movie “Good boy” about a cute dog named Indie, who experiences her person’s demons. More sad that scary. I don’t think my Indie would jump through a window for me. Maybe if there were snacks.
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People who adore the LLM-machine, that by design has no concern for truth, must have no concern for truth
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
People who adore the LLM-machine, that by design has no concern for truth, must have no concern for truth
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Not sure how I’m just seeing this now — a succinct, smart open letter, so far signed by over 1100 professional educators, which articulates the key rationales of those of us who refuse the unsupported-by-facts pressure to adopt GenAI anywhere in the educational process. Read & consider signing.
November 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Not sure how I’m just seeing this now — a succinct, smart open letter, so far signed by over 1100 professional educators, which articulates the key rationales of those of us who refuse the unsupported-by-facts pressure to adopt GenAI anywhere in the educational process. Read & consider signing.
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Come join me and my brilliant, talented, kind, and generous colleagues at the University of Regina!
I’m delighted to share this open rank faculty position in Clinical Psychology.
#academicsky #highered #sciencejobs #womeninacademia
https://urcareers.uregina.ca/postings/17692
I’m delighted to share this open rank faculty position in Clinical Psychology.
#academicsky #highered #sciencejobs #womeninacademia
https://urcareers.uregina.ca/postings/17692
November 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Come join me and my brilliant, talented, kind, and generous colleagues at the University of Regina!
I’m delighted to share this open rank faculty position in Clinical Psychology.
#academicsky #highered #sciencejobs #womeninacademia
https://urcareers.uregina.ca/postings/17692
I’m delighted to share this open rank faculty position in Clinical Psychology.
#academicsky #highered #sciencejobs #womeninacademia
https://urcareers.uregina.ca/postings/17692
Snoring comfortable friend.
November 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Snoring comfortable friend.
Peaceful morning for the old friend.
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Peaceful morning for the old friend.
A colleague and I have noticed a massive increase in the use of the word "delve" in scholarly papers. Could be a cultural trend? Could be a ChatGPT fave word? Hmmm.
November 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A colleague and I have noticed a massive increase in the use of the word "delve" in scholarly papers. Could be a cultural trend? Could be a ChatGPT fave word? Hmmm.
This is so good. Rich and evocative writing. sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/the-empty-...
The Empty Stage
Johnny Cash, loss, and redemption
sarahkendzior.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This is so good. Rich and evocative writing. sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/the-empty-...
I read the news today. Feeling less informed and more horrified. Ugh. Gonna read some scholarly papers. 50-50 chance there will be improvement.
a man with a beard wearing a black hat and a grey jacket
Alt: a man with a beard wearing a black hat and a grey jacket
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I read the news today. Feeling less informed and more horrified. Ugh. Gonna read some scholarly papers. 50-50 chance there will be improvement.
When a university has a rich donor who helps programs survive in the face of budget cuts, so much time is spent trying to build trust and hoping they are not crazy.
November 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
When a university has a rich donor who helps programs survive in the face of budget cuts, so much time is spent trying to build trust and hoping they are not crazy.
When a great friend delivers homemade bread you have to show the bread some respect. Thank you, Gigi!
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
When a great friend delivers homemade bread you have to show the bread some respect. Thank you, Gigi!
Huh. Burrata does not mean butthole cheese in Italian. The more you know.
November 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Huh. Burrata does not mean butthole cheese in Italian. The more you know.
I smell snacks.
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I smell snacks.
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