Genest MacGillivray Psychologists's Avatar

Genest MacGillivray Psychologists

@gmp-psych.bsky.social

We are doctoral-level psychologists with wide-ranging depth and breadth of experiences and specialties. We offer services in person and online, in English and in French. #NovaScotia #Halifax

19 Followers  |  108 Following  |  14 Posts  |  Joined: 29.01.2026  |  1.7738

Latest posts by gmp-psych.bsky.social on Bluesky


Sipekne’katik First Nation. Crisis of illicit drugs and #addiction #NovaScotia

13.02.2026 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Paul W. Bennett: β€˜Tiny teachers,’ roots of empathy and unintended consequences Bloom is probably closest to the mark – rational compassion for the plight of others might be a better True North when it comes to moral guidance, writes Paul Bennett.

#empathy yes? No? It’s complicated #psych

13.02.2026 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Would you like the Nova Scotia Securities Commission to speak to your class, club, or other organization? Throughout the fall we visited high schools, colleges and universities across NS. To get on the list for the winter term, or for more information, contact us

nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...

11.02.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
New NSCC institute to modernize skilled trades programming | CBC News The new Institute of Skilled Trades aims to bridge the gap between the classroom and the job site through modern equipment and training.

A new institute has been announced for the Nova Scotia Community College that aims to bridge the gap between the classroom and the job site through modern equipment and training.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

10.02.2026 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I grew up in the woods. I've lived in the suburbs, small towns and big cities. I get that people that live in different types of communities want/expect different services.
But I'm getting tired of rural/suburban folks deciding how the urban core should work.

10.02.2026 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Transit advocates decry Halifax mayor's autocentric plan to address traffic congestion by providing more space for cars

"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"

– February 1974

11.02.2026 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 4

#halisky Way too many vehicles in #Halifax. A solution would be fantastic. Your ideas needed here.

11.02.2026 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#halisky, I am looking for 4L water jugs for a winter sowing project at my kid’s class. I need the water ones because they can’t be fully opaque like the milk jugs. Does anyone have any around or knoe where I could get them?

09.02.2026 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Halifax Songwriter Ellur Releases Debut Album 'At Home In My Mind' Today - That Eric Alper Halifax musician Ellur releases her debut album β€˜At Home In My Mind’ today via Dance To The Radio. The record journeys through different musical genres that have shaped her over the past 25 years, from 90s indie rock to glitch pop to alt folk. Produced by Joel Johnston of Far Caspian and recorded at his […]

Halifax musician Ellur releases debut album 'At Home In My Mind' today, a journey through indie rock, glitch pop and alt folk that extends a hand to listeners who need connection. zurl.co/lGraS

09.02.2026 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have a bunch of coats to donate. Is there a homeless shelter that would want/need them? #Halisky

09.02.2026 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I just saw Parker st had to cancel their coat pick up because of lack of supply

09.02.2026 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Icy Morning, Bedford Basin, Halifax, Nova Scotia

#Halifax #NovaScotia #Photography

06.02.2026 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
American Olympic cross country skiers sitting at a table during an interview. All are masked,

American Olympic cross country skiers sitting at a table during an interview. All are masked,

Smart. They understand what #covidIsAirborne means. #olympics

06.02.2026 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hold on folks, it’s getting brighter every day. It really is. Two minutes and forty seconds! #Halifax #NovaScotia

06.02.2026 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
β€œPsychology Works” Fact Sheet: Autism Spectrum Disorder - Canadian Psychological Association What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (autism) is a neurological (brain-based) condition that influences the development of social and communication abilities, as well as other as...

We get lots of questions about #autism. Here’s a place to start #halifax #therapy #NovaScotia #psychology

06.02.2026 01:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
New robot at Halifax hospital brings Nova Scotia surgical firsts Surgeons say da Vinci Xi allows procedures through much smaller incisions

New robot working at Halifax hospital brings Nova Scotia surgical firsts
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

05.02.2026 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
β€˜Live and let live': A 2SLGBTQIA+ refugee shares his story amid proposed legislation limiting refugee claims - Halifax Examiner Facing persecution in their home countries as transphobia and homophobia increase amid the global rise of authoritarianism, many are seeking refuge in countries like Canada.

β€˜Live and let live’: A 2SLGBTQIA+ refugee shares his story amid proposed legislation limiting refugee claims
By @mmughees.bsky.social

05.02.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CSA wearing respirators as they sit at a table discussing the upcoming mission.

CSA wearing respirators as they sit at a table discussing the upcoming mission.

#Masks work

31.01.2026 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
β€œPsychology Works” Fact Sheet: Helping Teens Cope with the Impacts of and Restrictions Related to COVID-19 - Canadian Psychological Association Adolescents are likely to be strongly affected by public health emergencies such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Public health directives to reduce transmission have likely meant cancellations of...

cpa.ca/psychology-w...

Finding a balance with #teens is never easy, and #covid is a pretty big complication even now when most won’t talk about covid anymore.

31.01.2026 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
β€œPsychology Works” Fact Sheet: Narcissism - Canadian Psychological Association What is Narcissism? Narcissism is part of an individual’s personality organization and is the way people maintain a positive self-image, regulate their self-esteem, and manage their needs for affirmat...

cpa.ca/psychology-w...

Trump -narcissism, so goes the narrative these days. So, this is #narcissism. Speaks for itsel

31.01.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You can also read about this book here
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

29.01.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For those of us trying to keep up with kids and grandkids, this makes sense.

30.01.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful. Sleeping in without guilt

30.01.2026 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So cold this winter. One good thing that has evolved in these #covid years, is the much greater availability of online services of all kinds, including #psych services in #Halifax

30.01.2026 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To help you access psych services, I will respond to questions from folks in #Novscotia #Halifax #psych

29.01.2026 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Targeting modulated vascular smooth muscle cells in atherosclerosis via FAP-directed immunotherapy Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) diversification drives atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD). Mechanisms governing these cell state transitions remain unclear. We applied multiomic single-c...

Discovery of an entirely new potential approach to atherosclerotic heart disease: targeted immunotherapy!
Studies in human coronary arteries to reduce plaque and the mouse experimental model. Another win for spatial multiomics @science.org
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

29.01.2026 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 142    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

A lot of people are concerned about contracting the many viruses going around this winter. Our building is safer b/c we have air filtration in every space and masks will be worn if requested. #Halifax

29.01.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@gmp-psych is following 20 prominent accounts