As Educational Psychologists, we've all unfortunately become very familiar with the growing challenge of Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) in schools. The complexities of EBSA need a holistic approach that extends beyond the school gates and into the home environment. While we've been incred...
by Dr Becky Morgan, Educational Psychologist
In my doctoral research I explored the way that language and discourse impacts the self-concept and social-identity of autistic adolescent girls. Various personal and professional reasons led me to this area of study, but one major influence was my exper...
Dr Carole Campbell of South Ayrshire Psychological Service, shares the Positive Psychology Intervention for group and whole class work with children and young people, and explores the impact as an early intervention and prevention approach.
Positive Psychology
With educational psychologists ofte...
The importance of Self-Esteem
The way we see ourselves is crucial to the way we interact with the world around us. ‘Self Esteem’ can be thought of as the way we evaluate our own self-worth, with higher self-esteem leading to greater confidence, resilience and emotional regulation. Our sense of sel...
By Mollie Higgins, Trainee Educational Psychologist, at Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, currently undertaking research into Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
Hello, my name is Mollie and I am a Year 3 Trainee Child, Community and Educational Psychologist completing my Doctorate at the Tavis...
What is sleep hygiene? How can it help my child have a better night’s sleep?
What actually is sleep hygiene?
Sleep is a key aspect of development - after all, humans spend up to a third of our lives asleep. Whilst children may look peaceful when fast asleep, they are undergoing processes to su...
