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Rose-Marie Charest
Psychologist and Speaker

Meet Rose-Marie Charest

Rose-Marie Charest est psychologue, conférencière, auteure et chroniqueuse, actuellement à l’émission Il restera toujours la culture sur les ondes de Radio-Canada. Elle a présidé l’Ordre des psychologues du Québec de 1998 à 2015 et se consacre depuis à sa carrière de communicatrice.


Que ce soit dans ses conférences, à la radio ou à la télévision, son objectif est de rejoindre les gens pour partager ce que lui ont appris sa formation et sa pratique de la psychologie, ainsi que son expérience en gestion. Elle transmet également ces enseignements dans son dernier livre, Ce que j’ai appris de vous, paru en février aux Éditions La Presse.


Lorsque l’Université de Montréal lui a décerné un prix pour son rayonnement, elle a été présentée comme « la psychologue qui parle au monde », un titre qu’elle apprécie particulièrement.

Speaking topics of Rose-Marie Charest:
Stress and Anxiety Management | Psychological Health and Safety | Change Management | Self-Leadership | Women’s Leadership | Intergenerational Communication | Work-Life Balance | Teamwork

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Testimonials

Keynotes

The search for meaning is universal. Everyone wants to understand what is happening in their life, in their social or professional environment. A conference is a moment to pause, where I aim to help participants put words to their reality, spark reflection, and provide avenues for understanding and action. I address a group as if speaking to an individual, respecting each person’s identity and the issues they are currently facing. As a speaker, my conferences are a way to bring my knowledge and experience to bear on the specific realities of the people gathered.

– Rose-Marie Charest

Building on her expertise in psychology and communication, Rose-Marie Charest offers tailored conferences designed around the realities and challenges of your organization.

Whether the focus is psychological health, leadership, change, or work-life balance, she creates moments to pause, understand, reflect, and act. With clarity and empathy, she helps participants put words to their experiences and discover practical strategies to grow and evolve.

Discover her conferences and explore how they can be customized for your team.

The true prevention of psychosocial risks (PSR) relies on maintaining a healthy work environment. Yet, no one can achieve this alone. It is a shared responsibility among leadership, managers, colleagues, and each individual. What is the role of each person? How are individual and collective well-being connected? How can we take care of ourselves both professionally and personally?

In this conference, Rose-Marie will explore these topics in a practical way, providing participants with concrete insights and actionable strategies.

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About Rose-Marie Charest

Rose-Marie Charest is a clinical psychologist, author, and columnist recognized for her significant contribution to the fields of mental health and communication. For over four decades, she has combined psychological expertise with media involvement to raise public awareness of various psychological issues.

Education and Early Career

Born in 1951, Rose-Marie Charest obtained her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Montreal in 1976, followed by a Master’s degree in 1977. She continued her training with a clinical internship at Allan Memorial and began her doctoral studies in 1979. This solid academic foundation laid the groundwork for her career, which would span multiple dimensions.

Professional Career

From 1980 to 2022, Rose-Marie Charest worked as an individual and couples psychotherapist, collaborating with the Cherrier Clinic in Montreal since 1989. Her clinical experience allowed her to develop an intimate understanding of human issues, enriching her public interventions.

At the same time, she distinguished herself as an educator. Between 1983 and 1991, she supervised and coordinated internships at the Department of Psychology at the University of Montreal while giving lectures to various organizations. Her career took a significant turn when she became president of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec from 1998 to 2015. In this role, she played a key part in regulating psychotherapy and advocating for access to quality psychological services.

Media Engagement

Since the 1980s, Rose-Marie Charest has been an active media figure. She made regular appearances on radio and television, addressing topics ranging from mental health to social issues. In 2000, she began writing a column for Radio-Canada, offering psychological analyses on current events. She is also a columnist for La Presse and co-hosted the program La télé sur le divan.

In 2012, she published her book Oser le couple, followed by La dynamique amoureuse in 2008, where she explored interpersonal relationships. These works were well-received and contributed to her reputation as an expert on human relationships.

Recent Initiatives and Projects

In 2015, Rose-Marie Charest founded Rose-Marie Charest Communications Inc., offering conferences on psychological health. From 2017 to 2024, she created and directed the Leadership and Communication program at the Infopresse Campus. Her recent column in the show Il restera toujours la culture on Radio-Canada’s Première Channel is a testament to her ongoing commitment to promoting culture and mental health.

She also participates in panels at conferences and symposia, creating video capsules for organizations to raise awareness about various relational issues.

Recognition

Rose-Marie Charest has received several distinctions throughout her career. In 2004, she was honored by the University of Montreal for her professional achievements. In 2007, the Canadian Psychological Association awarded her a prize for her outstanding contributions to the practice of psychology. In 2016, she received the Noël Mailloux Award from the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, recognizing her excellence and commitment.

Conclusion

Through her rich and varied career, Rose-Marie Charest stands out not only for her expertise in psychology but also for her ability to communicate complex concepts to a broad audience. Her work continues to inspire and educate, demonstrating her dedication to mental health and the well-being of individuals.

2004 – Université de Montréal
Medal recognizing professional achievements that contributed to the University of Montreal’s prominence

2007 – Canadian Psychological Association
Award for outstanding contributions to the practice of psychology

2012 – La Presse / Radio-Canada
Personality of the Week for leadership in psychotherapy supervision

2016 – Ordre des psychologues du Québec
Noël Mailloux Award for a career marked by excellence

2016 – Conseil Interprofessionnel du Québec
For outstanding contribution to the professional system

Clips and Interviews with Rose-Marie Charest

Excerpt from a Conference
Inclusion, Health, and Well-being (2024)

Entrevue avec Rose-Marie Charest:
La déprime saisonnière (novembre 2024)


Les blessures d’enfance
S’adapter au changement plutôt que le subir
Réussir dans la vie ou réussir sa vie
Mobiliser son équipe de travail
Arrêt de travail: doit-on arrêter ou continuer?
Comment avoir une belle relation avec l’argent?

Where to watch, listen, and read Rose-Marie Charest?

Former President of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (1998–2015), Rose-Marie Charest now brings her expertise in psychology and management to the public through her conferences and media appearances, including on the Radio-Canada program Il restera toujours la culture. In her book Ce que j’ai appris de vous, she invites readers to reflect on their own journeys to live a happier life. With her compassionate and accessible perspective, “the psychologist who speaks to everyone” emphasizes that there are always more reasons to be happy, despite everything. Discover her talks and publications to explore her inspiring insights on human behavior and leadership.

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