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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 4d

mikestraker.bsky.social @mikestraker.bsky.social · 5d

Genuinely fantastic training today with @fionacoley.bsky.social and @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social. Highly recommended :)

🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach) @fionacoley.bsky.social · 5d

Wow! What an inspiring day & a total privilege: conversations about MI in EP practice and learning alongside a group of really kind, knowledgeable & interesting EPs.

Thanks everyone for creating such a wonderful learning community ✨

@drcathyatkinson.bsky.social #edpsychs #motivationalinterviewing

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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 7d

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...

The right to play: making play a policy and practice priority

blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 8d

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 😀

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🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach) @fionacoley.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 12d

Oh Pippa. Thoughts and prayers 🙈

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 12d

Looking forward to hearing more. Good luck 😬

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🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach) @fionacoley.bsky.social · 12d

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....

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 12d

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 😀

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

lnkd.in

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Dr Dan O'Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social · 14d

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

@educatedguesspod.bsky.social

#Psychology #edpsychs

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Waite Psychology @waitepsychology.bsky.social · 23d

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 💕

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Louise @louisehildesley.bsky.social · 28d

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.

Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 28d

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

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...

tinyurl.com

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks Louise 😀

Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 28d

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

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...

tinyurl.com

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks Isabelle 😀

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 3

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 😀

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

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...

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neilhumphrey.bsky.social @neilhumphrey.bsky.social · Jul 15

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!

youthfuturesfoundation.org

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Gareth K. Thomas ❤️‍🩹 @garethkthomas.bsky.social · Jul 13

“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).”

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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · Jul 2

See you there!

#edpsychs

PositiviTEA ☕️💙💖 @positivitea-eps.bsky.social · Jul 2

Would you like to share some #positivepsychology reflections to end your year on an uplifting note?

Would you like to join a brilliant bunch of friendly EPs, TEPs and Assistant EPs for inspiring and inclusive small group chats?

Join PositiviTEA: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-cup-of-p...

#edpsychs

Flyer for PositiviTEA on 04.07.25 at 1-2pm

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · Jun 19

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 😀

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · Jun 12

Brilliant, cheers Jo 😀

Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

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...

tinyurl.com

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

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...

tinyurl.com

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