Erika Makowecki

(she/her)

PhD student in School and Clinical Child Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta

MEd School and Child Clinical Psychology, University of Alberta

BA Honours Psychology, MacEwan University

I have collaborated on projects that leverage individual strengths to promote healthy outcomes for vulnerable populations with complex needs in substance use and mental health contexts. Most recently, I coordinated a community-engaged study aimed at enhancing capacity for and navigation of FASD-informed mental health services, known as the IMPACT Study. I’m passionate about research that is grounded in community-driven needs, the democratization of knowledge, and advocacy for equitable access to services for all. Outside of academia, you’ll often find me cuddled up with my beagle, Penny, listening to an audiobook or podcast, or out on sweat dates with friends.

Current Projects

Substance Use Treatment in FASD

Improving Mental Health Delivery

Publications

Moving Towards FASD-Informed Care in Substance Use Treatment: https://canfasd.ca/topics/intervention/#substance-use

Rorem, D., Makowecki, E., Wuest, V., Kapasi, A., Pei, J. (October, 2021). Substance Use Treatment in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Populations. Oral presentation at Lakeland Centre for FASD and Justice System Conference 2021.

Makowecki, E., Wuest, V., Regier, M., Rorem, D., Kapasi, A., Pei, J. (November, 2022). Substance Use Treatment Recommendations for Working with Individuals with FASD. Oral presentation at Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine Conference.

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