Developing strategic relationships and personal grit. A look at practical strategies and tips for building the relationships and resilience you need to succeed. Dr. Pawluk completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Ryerson University in 2016 followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at the ATRC. She is actively engaged in clinical work, research and clinician supervision and has published work in the area of distress tolerance amongst students. Her main research interest focuses on testing theoretical models of generalized anxiety disorder. Developing strategic relationships and personal grit. A look at practical strategies and tips for building the relationships and resilience you need to succeed.