Dr Cara Swit

Senior lecturer @UCNZ interested in early childhood aggression, bullying, social development and early intervention
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[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

@clairepmonks @ILD_Greenwich Congratulations @clairepmonks !! Sounds exciting

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

Unfortunately we see this same crisis in NZ especially for our young people @ChildrensCommNZ

[Mitch Prinstein @mitchprinstein]

The US invests over $10B in training physical health care professionals.....

...and only 1/750th of that (not a typo) in mental health care.

Meanwhile US has highest rate of suicide attempts of all wealthy nations!

See my op-ed here:
https://t.co/3S7yxcp5cO

[IBPA @ibpaworld]

An occupational therapist shares several exercises with teachers that help students from pre-school to fifth grade learn to self-regulate energy and emotions. For the full article from Edutopia: https://t.co/AeAuYZwGXB
@edutopia #SEL #selfregulation #selfmanagement

[Jin Russell @DrJinRussell]

We want to be able to keep NZ schools open, as safely as is possible, over 2022. This means concerted investment in our schools to reduce both the direct and indirect impacts of Covid-19 for kids, teachers, whānau, it’s a smart thing to do. https://t.co/53H5xE5gMj @AlisonLeversha

[Robert Thornberg @R_Thornberg]

A new meta-analysis shows that conflictual teacher-student relationships were associated with both bullying perpetration and victimization, particularly among younger school students. https://t.co/lonNlRTdbK

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

@WallisKeziah Great idea!

[Or Dagan @dagan_or]

Our IPD meta-analysis on the links between #attachment networks to mothers *and* fathers is finally out!

Assessing 1,097 kids across 9 studies for attachment patterns with mothers and fathers, and both parents' reported EXT/INT sxs, we found...

1/6🧵

https://t.co/ZzQ0ZEgXGF

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

It took me 6 weeks to get an r&r completed while parenting a newborn. The struggle is real! Share your tips on 'balancing' parenthood and academia @AcademicChatter @youngacademics_ @Within_Between
And many thanks to the gracious editor for allowing me an extension.

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

@hilary_dutton Congratulations @hilary_dutton an amazing recognition of the importance of your mahi!

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

@dchpomeroy I feel you @dchpomeroy sending much aroha during this precious but very intense time

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

@dchpomeroy Congratulations @dchpomeroy and whānau.

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

@BrigidMcNeill This is gold!! 😂

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

About to submit the last manuscript of my sabbatical 👏 what a privilege it has been to have this focused writing time

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

Brilliant work Aotearoa

[RNZ @radionz]

#UPDATE 100,000 people have received a Covid-19 dose on the Super Saturday vaccination drive.

[ISRA Society @ISRA_Society]

Breaking news!: @ISRA_Society is hosting an online speaker series that features leading scholars in the field of violence and aggression. Pre-registration is required and is completely free. See our website for more info! https://t.co/1L6QPrJZzf @WileyPsychology

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

@ey_lesley @Westpac Congratulations Lesley! Great work

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

Well done @UCNZ 👏

[UC Science | Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao @UCNZscience]

A massive thanks to the crew from @ucsa and @ucnz who organised and hosted the pop-up vaccine clinic. In 3 days they had 2000 people through. What a contribution to our city, region, and country. A special shout-out from the UC end to the tour-de-force that is @Ripeka125 #vaccine

[Anti Bullying Centre (ABC) @AntiBullyingCen]

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and here’s a beautiful poem from @Fearnecotton to remind us it's okay to feel not okay. @allontheboard

#MentalHealth #WMHD2021 #FearneCotton #allontheboard

[Melanie Woodfield @Mel_Woodfield]

You're invited to a *free* online conference: Three international keynotes, and a flock of local researchers showcasing their latest work relating to children and adolescents in Aotearoa.
All very welcome - researchers, clinicians, the public.
Register: https://t.co/9Rjj68RIGb

[Dr Cara Swit @CaraSwit]

@Mel_Woodfield @icamhNZ @wharaurau This looks brilliant @Mel_Woodfield thanks for sharing