UC Research Profile - University of Canterbury

Mrs Donna Williamson-Garner

Contact

Department: School of Teacher Education

Email: donna.williamson-garner@canterbury.ac.nz

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Language: English

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Research / Creative works

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Fields of Research

Maternal-infant bonding, the first relationship, attachment, effects of complex

Researcher Summary

My research interests are in maternal-infant bonding, the ‘first’ relationship, attachment, effects of complex trauma on young children, parenting and family studies. I am also interested in early childhood education, infant and toddler behaviour and development. I am completing a PhD on the needs and strengths of young/adolescent mothers.

Subject Area: Disciplines

Family Studies: Childhood Studies ; Resilience ; Sociocultural Theory

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Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Conference Contributions - Other

Williamson-Garner DM. (2015) Manaakitanga: The importance of partnership between teen mothers and their child's teacher based on the value. Rotorua, New Zealand: 11th Early Childhood Convention, 1-5 Oct 2015.

Williamson-Garner D. (2013) Ameliorating the legacy of abuse and neglect: Healing a child exposed to complex trauma. Hamilton, New Zealand: Children in Crisis Conference, 7-9 Oct 2013.

Williamson-Garner D. (2012) Holding Hope: Healing a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Gold Coast, Australia: Australasian Conference of Child Trauma, 4-6 Jul 2012.

Oral Presentations

Williamson-Garner D. (2012) Ngākau māhaki-With a Kind Heart Principles of the RIE Philosophy-Age Three and Beyond. Nelson, New Zealand: Nelson YMCA Staff Development.

Williamson-Garner D. (2011) Caring for Infants with Respect. Stratford, New Zealand: Koru Kindergarten Parent Evening.

Williamson-Garner D. (2011) Caring for Infants with Respect: Applying RIE Principles in an Early Childhood Centre. Nelson, New Zealand: Nelson District Kindergarten Association Professional Development.

Theses / Dissertations

Williamson-Garner D. (2019) Becoming a ‘good mum’ : the experiences of young mothers transitioning to motherhood. Christchurch. University of Canterbury.

Williamson-Garner D. (1987) The Differences in Play Behaviors between a Blind Preschooler and her Sighted Twin. Los Angeles, CA, USA. California State University.

Key Methodologies

Narrative