Célia Le Normand

Célia holds a Ph.D. in psychopedagogy and has over ten years of experience working with youth and families in vulnerable situations (bereaved youth and families, refugees and asylum seekers, families involved with youth protection services or facing attachment-related challenges, etc.). As part of her doctoral research, she examined the school and social adjustment of young people confronted with the prolonged (divorce, foster placement, immigration, hospitalization, etc.) or permanent (death) loss of an attachment figure. Her work has contributed to a deeper understanding of these youths’ often complex life trajectories, highlighted the multiple disruptions they experience, and proposed educational intervention strategies aimed at strengthening support within school settings. Currently, her research seeks to broaden the concept of attachment by exploring youths’ collective and symbolic ties (territorial, cultural, digital, etc.), as well as the impact of contemporary environmental, public health, and social upheavals on their sense of belonging and mental health. Ultimately, her work aims to better inform and adapt the mental health services available to them. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in nature with her family, practicing pottery, and hosting friends for a good meal.