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Launch of free training: Motivational Interviewing – implementation in organisations

5 December 2022 by , 2 comments

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a person-centred communication style, which can be a central pillar of effective EP casework and consultation….

‘Happier during lockdown’: positive experiences of COVID-19 lockdowns and how we can create positive change

28 November 2022 by , 1 comment

When the pandemic first hit, I, like most mental health researchers, was extremely concerned about how it could impact the…

Open Journal of Educational Psychology: Giving psychology away

22 November 2022 by

In this blog we introduce the Open Journal of Educational Psychology (OJEP) and talk a little about why you might…

“Just because I think Dwayne Johnson is fit…”: Exploring the voices of young people who identify as LGBTQIA+

14 November 2022 by and , 3 comments

In part one of this blog we summarise the findings from our recent research project exploring the views and school…

“They genuinely just don’t understand why we’re not as loud”: Exploring the educational experiences of students with introverted personality styles

10 November 2022 by

Quiet, weird, plain, moody, closed… These are some of the words that young people feel are used by others to…

Bringing research evidence to schools

7 November 2022 by

As Educational Psychologists (EPs) we are used to reading and digesting research on an almost daily basis. But my experience…

Does maths make you anxious?

1 November 2022 by , 1 comment

Since I’ve started presenting and sharing my research into maths anxiety it has opened up the floodgates of people telling…

Is it time EPs advocated for children and young people to have increased contact with nature?

26 October 2022 by

While preparing a systematic literature review, I came across a recent publication in a journal aimed at educational psychologists (EPs)…

News: edpsy festival supporting the work of AKT for LGBTQ+ young people

13 October 2022 by

We’re absolutely delighted to have raised £1,200 for AKT from ticket sales to the first Festival of Educational Psychology. One…

Longer read: Assistants in educational psychology services: who are they and what do they do?

The role of an Assistant Educational Psychologist is an evolving one which is highly competitive and desirable for aspiring Educational…