Louise
@WanderingPsych
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Educational Psychologist. #TwitterEPs Psychology, education, mental health, autism, mindfulness. she/her
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Joined May 2017
#ICYMI A new AI-assisted brain atlas that can help visualise the human brain in unprecedented detail has been developed by UCL researchers, in a major step forward for neuroscience and neuroimaging. @UCLIoN
https://t.co/c6X1qq8ugg
ucl.ac.uk
A new AI-assisted brain atlas that can help visualise the human brain in unprecedented detail has been developed by UCL researchers, in a major step forward for neuroscience and neuroimaging.
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Suicidal thoughts are more common than you’d imagine BUT we are not our thoughts Perhaps things have built up, you’re overwhelmed or can’t see how things can improve Can you try to ‘stay safe’ for now? https://t.co/pL7Hv3nvJ6 has ideas for a way through how you’re feeling ❤️
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Remembering the hidden history of disabled people in the Holocaust. The demonising of ‘useless eaters’, the propaganda to convince ordinary citizens that they were a drain on the resources of the State & the complicity of medics in euthanasia are lessons we should heed. Never
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This was definitely worth my time this morning. If you work with children and families I would recommend. Not an easy listen, take care of yourself if you find echoes of your own experience in what Vic is saying.
Ok, not gonna lie, this almost broke me to do, but I did it. Standby for triggering conversation - I know it gave me nightmares for a few days afterward. Opening Pandora’s Box was a challenge but hopefully it helps at least one person 🙏
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🧵 1/2 We have been speaking to a healthcare professional who has been supporting a couple with a new baby. They are originally from Iraq, speak Arabic, and are looking to speak to any other Arabic-speaking family with someone who has Down’s syndrome. cont'd.....
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Waveney Bushell is the UK’s first Black educational psychologist, she paved the way for change by challenging racial bias in IQ tests and advocating for Black Caribbean children. #BlackHistoryMonth2024 #HonourOurHeroes #EducationRights #TwitterEPs
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🌍For #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are pleased to share the launch of SORTS, an online training programme designed to empower schools with essential tools and strategies to support students who self-harm. Learn more and access the resources🔗 https://t.co/dJNhsZxUqS
#WMHD #WMHD24
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What an amazingly brave woman. Shame must change sides.
In a heroic move, Gisele Pelicot fought to make public the videos of her unconscious rapes at the hands of over 50 men and won. She wanted the public “to look rape straight in the eyes.” Shame, she said, must change sides —from the victims to the perpetrators. Police found more
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4 behaviours of compassionate leaders Link to study: https://t.co/Bg4Te5VRsU
#compassion #leadership #sketchnote
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Interested in a career in Educational Psychology? @BPSOfficial Division of Educational and Child Psychology is hosting a FREE online event where you can find out about the role & training routes. 📆Be there on 12th October Register free till 11.10.24:
bps.org.uk
The DE are pleased to announce a pre-training event for individuals interested in finding out more about a career in educational psychology.
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It's true that twitter provides a shadow of what it used to do in terms of connection and inspiration and a lot else that isn't welcome. But every so often I read something like this and think it's worth staying.
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Local authorities spent £2.1 billion this year on private school places for children with special needs plans. Up 15% on the year before. Just aren't anywhere near enough special school places in the state sector.
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These sheets are my non-negotiable in the first lesson! I've lost count of the number of times this sheet has given me key insights into pupils and helped me support other teachers with key students. Massive help for building valuable relationships with students.
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Small group 8-week mindfulness (MBCT) course Mondays 6.45-8.45pm (zoom), starting 21st October (orientation meeting 14th Oct). Free (as I am in training) but places limited. Comment below or dm your email address for further details. Please share.
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Small group 8-week mindfulness (MBCT) course Mondays 6.45-8.45pm (zoom), starting 21st October (orientation meeting 14th Oct). Free (as I am in training) but places limited. Comment below or dm your email address for further details. Please share.
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For my doctoral thesis I explored the lived experiences of masking black autistic girls in UK schools and looked at how racism and ableism work in tandem to influence such experiences and how societal structures and systems marginalise and oppress groups deemed 1/3
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Thanks to people who have already expressed an interest in this. There are a few more spaces left. Please share #TwittterEPs
Any #TwitterEPs or school staff or others out there interested in learning #Mindfulness? I am running two free 8 week courses as part of my mindfulness teacher training at Bangor uni. Use link below to sign up or message me for info https://t.co/CJ9usKT6Nb Places limited
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