Cathy Atkinson

Thanks so much Mike. We really appreciate the wisdom and insight you bring. It’s wonderful to have you in the EP MI community 😀

Thanks Soraya. It’s so lovely to have you as part of the MI community. Thanks so much for this generous feedback 😀

Why access to play should be a right for every child 🤾🛝🤽‍♀️

@drcathyatkinson.bsky.social @smqpsych.bsky.social @amyphillips.bsky.social from @educationuom.bsky.social welcome new @appgonplay.bsky.social & outline how to embed play in children’s lives 👉 blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk/posts/2025/0...

This is a brilliant new article led by Dr Jenny Knight tinyurl.com/sdtzrs5c. It looks at how, as part of culturally responsive practice, a service aimed to develop its system of referrals to promote more equitable practice. Hope it’s helpful 😀

Want to discuss our new MI paper with us? 👀

Join us online next Friday (03.10.25) for MI intermediate skills training: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/motivation...

#edpsychs #motivationalinterviewing #CPD #training #MondayMotivation @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social

Oh Pippa. Thoughts and prayers 🙈

Looking forward to hearing more. Good luck 😬

Really intrigued to hear #edpsychs thoughts on our new paper:

Integrating motivational interviewing into educational psychology practice: “a way of doing what you do”

Open access: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

New paper just published with @fionacoley.bsky.social looking at how to integrate motivational interviewing into everyday educational psychology practice. Open access at lnkd.in/eXAbduwm. Would love to know your thoughts 😀

So errrr....give us a follow...?!

@educatedguesspod.bsky.social

#Psychology #edpsychs

NEWS FLASH 🙌🤗🙌

I am mad as a box of frogs 🐸 with no time to think but find time to devise a therapeutic intervention because my heart 💓 tells me it might help 🙈.

We will be ready for January 2026 if any schools want to trial it for free and give us feedback - that woukd be amazing 🤩! Jen 💕

A very interesting paper that investigates the lived experiences and views of young people to identify some important themes around how physical activity interventions support their mental health.

Thanks Louise 😀

Young people’s views and lived experiences of physical activity interventions aimed at improving their mental health: a systematic literature review Rates of mental illness, particularly for children and young people, have escalated in recent years, with nearly 15% of 10 to 19-year olds reporting that they have poor mental health. There is evid...

New research just published, led by Rebecca Bennett, exploring how physical physical activity interventions support young people’s mental health. Open access at tinyurl.com/55a4x56x #educationalpsychology #sportandmentalhealth @educationuom.bsky.social

Thanks Isabelle 😀

I’m delighted to say that from 1st January 2026, I will be the new editor of Educational Psychology in Practice. www.aep.org.uk/articles/cat...

I’d love to hear your ideas for how to take the journal forward over the next four years, so please do get in touch 😀

How is anti-racist practice promoted within educational psychology service policies? A systematic scoping review Racism within the United Kingdom (UK) education system impacts disproportionalities in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and school exclusions. To support better outcomes for childr...

Great new paper published today based on research led by Amarige Harrison on anti-racist practice within educational psychological services. Lots of practical tips for revisiting service policies. Open access at tinyurl.com/5dsmse7v #EducationalPsychologists #AntiRacist

Very important and absolutely fascinating report on youth mental health trends and their drivers by @olademk.bsky.social and colleagues out today. Absolutely essential reading!

“For pupils with an education, health and care plan (EHCP), suspensions increased by 31.7 per cent compared with the previous year, crossing the 100,000 barrier for the first time (101,381).”

See you there!

#edpsychs

Hi folks. Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine. We’re seeking to learn more about social justice within EP referrals. More info below if you think you could help 😀

Brilliant, cheers Jo 😀

@fionacoley.bsky.social @edpsyched.bsky.social @edpsychjournal.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social @glennhinds.bsky.social @jgetaylor.bsky.social @duncanjee.bsky.social

The use of student-focused school-based motivational interviewing: a systematic literature review This systematic literature review synthesises the most recent research evidence regarding the use of student focused, school-based motivational interviewing (SBMI) in educational settings. The revi...

Just published open access in Pastoral Care in Education. New review led by Nicole Alemoru looking at how #motivationalinterviewing is used in schools. Available at tinyurl.com/5n7y6s2x. #edpsychs

This MI course is an essential overview for all Educational and Coaching psychologists. It will inspire you by bringing together so many important aspects on our role in empowering people to make changes for themselves in such a value-driven way.

This was a really well structured introduction to MI. I am at the start of my MI journey and today has really helped me to be more confident in giving it a go and being more mindful of my philosophical approach to working with others and exploring change.

Feedback from our MI training today ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

We had such a thoughtful and engaged group of EPs, TEPs and AsEPs.

It was a pleasure working with you as always @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social

What a great way to end the week!

Happy Friday #edpsychs

The DECP are seeking new TEP reps for their TEP Voice group. I’ve been in this supportive and impactful group for a while (now as a newly qual. rep). We are consulted on a range of topics such as reviewing key papers, TEP inclusion, and presenting at events 🤩 #EdPsychs @bpsofficial.bsky.social

Are you an EP/TEP who is passionate about reducing exclusions? We are forming an interest group to share best practice, network and access CPD. We would love for you to join us! The first meeting will be September 9th at 3pm. *Also looking for presenters to share research. DMs open!

Two weeks to go! 🎉

Join us for:
✅ The theoretical & research background to MI
✅ The spirit, tasks & skills involved in MI
✅ Experiential work to develop skills and confidence
✅ Guidance on applying MI to EP practice

#edpsychs @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social

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Federal Government's Growing Banned Words List Is Chilling Act of Censorship - PEN America Banned words list 2025: The federal government is banning a growing number of words to comply with executive orders from President Trump.

So much for freedom of speech 🤷‍♀️ pen.org/banned-words...