Lynn Pickerell

The older we get the more alert to threat we become. We can also feel less able to cope with threat financially, physically, cognitively. So it may be easier for others to create fear and offer solutions to manipulate behaviours. A rational response to irrational fears.

This also applies to UK education. We need a rethink on all the testing in secondary education. It’s harmful.

This is why I love Quiet Riot, an acceptance of the losses and a focus on the gains. I’m inspired to (try to) put aside my usual 3 day sulk at the hour loss this year

I couldn’t agree more with this. Children are really losing out to a target-driven education system and money-driven online platforms. We need a major perspective change - our young people should be thriving in these systems not trying to survive them.

Here, for example, are three of Gail's designs cheering up my house with some memories of childhood. @gailmyerscough.bsky.social

A great thread - thanks for sharing your research. This highlights the problem inherent in trad self-report measures. Perhaps the act of completing the measures creates a fundamental difference in self reflection from pre to post. Do we need more creative and/or qualitative methods of evaluation?

Kate says emotional skills a priority for healthier society The Princess of Wales launches a project calling for more emphasis on social and emotional skills.

Emotional health has always been core to individual wellness. It’s time to spotlight the impacts of emotional health on social and cultural wellbeing and cohesion too.

“Kate says emotional skills must be priority for healthier society”https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c05l883gp46o

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Measuring cognitive outcomes in people with intellectual disability at University of Birmingham on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Measuring cognitive outcomes in people with intellectual disability at University of Birmingham, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Having researched the effects of mindfulness for a decade I’m proud to say that I am now also an accredited practitioner. Mindfulness practice has kept me grounded in difficult times and I’m excited to be able to share the practice with others.

This is how I would like to exit 2024

A collage of designs featuring a book print, a typewriter notebook, a vinyl record print, Christmas gift wrap and greeting cards, a brutalist print, a retro cushion, and a cafe print.

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I have first-post nerves, so here goes. I’m interested in student wellbeing and the impact of the education system on mental health wellbeing. Any ungrading advocates on here? I love a good boxset - Only Murders in the Building fan. Never seen Succession #highered #psyscisky