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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · 2d

What an obscene trajectory. Complete disregard for the environment, for the communities which bore these clubs, and even for the players and staff travelling further and longer still than they are already expected to.

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Uefa gives ‘reluctant’ approval for domestic games to be played abroad this season

Governing body still insists go-ahead for two matches is ‘exceptional’ and says it is opposed to the idea in general

www.theguardian.com

Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · 8d

Pleased to see the @bpsofficial.bsky.social campaign around psychological support for academy footballers in Scotland getting out there. Grateful I could contribute, and for the story to be picked up by the Daily Record alongside @stir.ac.uk.

www.stir.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

Calls for every Scottish professional football club to offer psychological support for academy players | About | University of Stirling

Calls for every Scottish professional football club to offer psychological support for academy players

www.stir.ac.uk

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · 9d

The @bpsofficial.bsky.social recently published this piece too. Plenty food for thought.

www.bps.org.uk/news/ai-cann...

AI cannot replicate genuine human empathy | BPS

Sophie Rottenberg tragically took her own life after using ChatGPT as a therapist

www.bps.org.uk

Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · 9d

Interesting listen on BBC Radio 4 this morning on AI therapy. From the Rogerian Eliza program of the 1960s to taking a critical interpretation of today's chatbots. There may be safety in the anonymity, but what if we only hear what we want to hear? #AllInTheMind

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · 13d

Whilst also questioning Tony Blair's positioning as a Messiah for foreign nations like it's 2003?

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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social · 21d

Released academy footballers need more mental health support.

Many struggle to transition to life beyond the club.

That's why we've teamed up with Dominic Ball, to call for mandated psychological support for when academy players are released.

👉 www.bps.org.uk/news/release...

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Sep 1

ICYMI: @richsimpson95.bsky.social, Clara Swedlund, and I pop up in the latest edition of @psychmag.bsky.social. where we talk about the December Sport & Exercise Psychology conference.

(Even better, elsewhere @dr-peter-olusoga.bsky.social features in a piece about creativity and communication)

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Aug 31

Today I discovered last minute that @octopus.energy ran their free energy hour in the afternoon. Unfortunately it coincided with my son's pre-planned birthday party.

On the plus side, the memories of simultaneous washing, drying, charging, and grass-cutting will undoubtedly last a lifetime.

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Aug 20

Grateful to be flanked by this encouraging group who steered me into/through my PhD viva yesterday. Very appreciative to my supervisors and assessors, alongside the Sport & Exercise Psychology community, for facilitating this journey!

Now back to reviewing abstracts for the DSEP 2025 conference!

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Aug 20

Probably better than Cambus - by default - becoming "the nipple of Scotland"?

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Aug 20

I think you'll find these days "Upper Menstrie" is the preferred name...

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Aug 6

Privileged to be interviewed alongside my wonderful @bps-dsep.bsky.social colleagues in @psychmag.bsky.social as we discuss the future of Sport Psychology and the DSEP Conference taking place this December!

The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · Aug 6

'Beacons Of Hope is about being able to champion sport as a vehicle for change…'
A preview of the @bpsofficial.bsky.social @bps-dsep.bsky.social annual conference in Leeds this December.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

'Beacons Of Hope is about being able to champion sport as a vehicle for change' | BPS

A preview of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology (DSEP) annual conference in Leeds this December.

www.bps.org.uk

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Jul 30

I can't be the only person who hears Ode to Joy in Mr. Brightside?

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Jul 24

Abstract submission remains open for #DSEP2025. Join us in Leeds on the 2nd & 3rd December, and share your research or applied experience!

www.bps.org.uk/event/divisi...

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Jul 22

As the #TallShips in Aberdeen comes to an end, I'm reminded of the time a friend and I visited Bergen when it was hosting. In a surreal moment, while attending a Brann football game, we were even introduced to the city's mayor!

Some years later she didn't share this reminiscence...

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Jul 3

The tragedy of a 28-year old losing their life is a stark reminder and time for perspective. Footballers are people, and this will be devastating for entire families.

It will have a huge impact upon the staff who they developed relationships with, throughout their career. Thoughts with them too.

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Jun 29

Good article on an #ACT intervention for well-being in sport:
🕸️ 6-session protocol, detailing exercises used
📊 Examples of sport specific ACT measures
🗣️ Good adherence and participant recommendations
⭐ The study showed good outcomes for improving well-being & reducing stress
doi.org/10.1080/1041...

A sport-specific ACT group intervention for promoting athletes’ mental well-being: a randomized controlled trial

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a sport-specific acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) group intervention on mental well-being and stress symptoms in athletes. In t...

doi.org

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Jun 25

Renewed my membership with the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS). A great and recommended directory of ACT/RFT resources and networks. You can check out the UK chapter here: www.acbsukandireland.com

Home - ACBS UK And Ireland

The ACBS UK and Ireland Chapter's website serves as a hub for individuals who are passionate about contextual behavioural science in the UK and ROI.

www.acbsukandireland.com

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Dr Richard A.C. Simpson @richsimpson95.bsky.social · Jun 20

🚨 DSEP 2025 Abstract Submissions and Registration is now LIVE 🚨

@bps-dsep.bsky.social

www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-ric...

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Jun 19

Day 2 of #WCSS2025 and plenty more excellent presentations and new connections. Highlights include supporting female match officials, recording non-verbal behaviour, and team-level interventions.

Looking forward to the KNVB workshop later this afternoon.

Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Jun 16

Really cool series of posts from @dralexoliver.bsky.social

(who needs generative AI when you can combine your standard grade art with a whiteboard! 😉)

Dr Alex Oliver @dralexoliver.bsky.social · Jun 14

The managerial merry-go-round is in full swing at this time of year 🎠 with a good few teams appointing new head coaches in the last few weeks.

Here’s a really quick overview of just some of the underlying psychology processes…

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Jun 2

Another productive @bps-dsep.bsky.social committee meeting today, plenty of new opportunities and innovations on the horizon.

Anyone invested in S&E Psychology, keep an eye out on news and developments - and always get involved if you can!

Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · May 28

Looking ahead to the #WCSS2025 programme next month. Plenty of great speakers across the psychology sessions. Will also be a good learning experience dipping into other blocks on coaching, Talent ID, and more!

wcss2025.com/programme/

Programme – WCSS 2025

wcss2025.com

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · May 15

No other regime could repeatedly demonstrate such barbarity to human life, where every strike meets a “yes, but” justification. These atrocities are marking not only the end of a people, but of international humanitarian community and law. Boycott/sanction/protest; just end the weaponisation of aid.

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Alban Dickson @albandickson.bsky.social · Apr 14

Some great pieces contributed by some great people.

The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · Apr 14

Rory McIlroy winning the Masters seems a good excuse to revisit some interesting stuff around Psychology and golf in our archive…

www.bps.org.uk/search?term=...

Your search results

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