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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 1d

Hey! I think it varies massively, depending on circumstances. Also, practically, you might have some preferred places you'd like to work so you might be waiting for them to advertise a vacancy :)

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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 2d

👋 If “How was your day?” only gets you “fine”… you’re not alone.

Our free FamilyWise resource gives conversation starters to help kids open up (primary, secondary & 16+).

👉 Download + sign up for more tips: tinyurl.com/3ra7sh5n

#ParentingSupport #FamilyWise

Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 5d

❓“How was your day?”
🙄 “Fine.”

Sound familiar? This week’s FamilyWise newsletter shares prompts & phrases to help kids open up — for primary, secondary & 16+.

👉 Sign up & get the resource + future tips: tinyurl.com/3ra7sh5n

#FamilyWise #ParentingSupport

How was your day? [better than fine]

❓ "How was your day?"

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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 6d

Testimonials like this remind us why compassion, collaboration & evidence-based practice are at the heart of Constellations Psychology.

For us, we see change happen when theory meets humanity... and it's an honour to be part of the journey.

#Psychology #Education
#Family

Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 12d

❤️ Limited places to facilitate close connection
❤️ Imagery and practices to create the conditions for wise reflection
❤️ Practice giving and receiving compassion
❤️ Explicitly psychological supervision

Read more and book your place⬇️
constellationspsychology.com/psychologists

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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 12d

🗓️ FINAL DAY to join the first ever Compassionate Cohort

If you have been thinking about joining a group, the deadline is Sunday 28th September!

The Compassionate Cohort is a new group supervision offer, infused with compassion focussed approaches...
#TwitterEPs
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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 12d

This week’s FatherGOOD newsletter explores the affirmation: “This is new to all of us.”
A reminder that parenthood isn’t about already knowing all the answers.
👉 Read this week’s FatherGOOD newsletter here tinyurl.com/bdhpp6ux

#FatherGOOD #IntentionalParenting

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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks Mark! We've got a wonderful group coming together... I'm excited for the kick off!

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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 21d

OK!

Last week I co-ran a two day workshop for Educational Psychologists focussing on using Compassion Focussed approaches in supervision and reflective practice.

How did people experience it? Here is a collation of their 3 word summaries.

#Edpsychs #Edusky

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Mark Adams @mark-adams.bsky.social · 26d

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Coaching Foundations, 16.10.25, £150. For anyone who has a role helping others to find ways forward, and wants to improve their confidence & proficiency at doing so.

Useful as either a starter or refresher. More details at:

www.aspenpsychologyservices.co.uk/coaching-wor...

A path through a forest, with sunlight shining through the trees

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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 28d

🌟TEPICC at the festival

Delighted that Karimah, Bethanie, Rafia and Pippa will join us in the 'TEP & Aspiring EP' tent.

They'll facilitate an exploration of how bringing our authentic selves to our work can aid our collective liberatory action as future (T)EPs.

Tickets: festival.edpsy.org.uk

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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 28d

This is totally fine - it is part of being a human.

💭 Reflect & Respond:
Where does compassion flow easily in your family?

Have a read of the full newsletter & subscribe here:
familywise.substack.com/p/familywise...

Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 28d

#FamilyWise
Compassionate Parenting #3

👋 Thought for the week:
Compassion isn’t a trait you either have or don’t — it is a practice - and compassion can flow in situations. Sometimes we give it easily to others. Sometimes we can’t feel it in situations at all.
#EduSky #Edpsychs
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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 29d

A lot of my work is about "creating the conditions". So, it felt nice to be able to actually practice what I preach.

❓ How do you like to create the conditions for yourself?

[I also saw a grass snake and massive bull - I guess the early bird catches the wild animals🐍🐂]

Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 29d

🌳I noticed the edgy fizz in my body turn to a spacious hum.
🌳 I walked back to my laptop and flipchart paper ready to rock and roll.

It can be hard feeling like things aren't flowing or linking up ⏬

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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 29d

... like I wasn't "making the most of it". Here is what happened next:

🌳 I found a spot in the forest.
🌳 I sat on the ground, resting my back on a tree.
🌳 I watched the clouds move, the branches blow, the leaves shimmer.
🌳 The light changed.
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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · 29d

I just got back from my first solo-retreat since becoming a father, 18 months ago. It was in Epping Forest, I was excited!

The balancing act between parent and profession is real, so it felt good to be able to take the time.

I had many grand plan but I felt tense...⏬

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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today is your last day to grab a ticket and be entered into our prize draw for a chance to win a copy of Keri's book "Tikanga".

Keri will be opening our festival as one of our headliners in *two weeks*!! 🫣

#epfest2025 #edpsychs

edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌟New festival prize giveaway

Get your festival ticket by Friday 5th Sept. to be in for a chance to win Keri's book 'Tikanga: an introduction to te ao Māori'

Keri is our opening headliner and will be reflecting on the power of language

Tickets here: festival.edpsy.org.uk

#epfest2025 #edpsychs

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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · Sep 3

SUPER POWER ALERT 🪄

My surprised face when I discovered that my choice of glasses controls the season... Orange frames = immediate autumnal shift 🍂

Next time I promise I will choose something sparkly and clear, with sunny tones 🌴 ☀️

What magical powers have you discovered recently?

Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · Aug 30

"If your child could overhear one thing you said about fatherhood, what would you want them to hear?" - FatherGOOD #2

✅ Every newsletter includes a❓to help build on our understanding of fatherhood.

🎤 What do you think?

Read and subscribe here:
familywise.substack.com/p/familywise...
#EduSky

Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · Aug 29

How do you connect with this affirmation? Are their parts which you think are particularly useful or challenging for fathers?

Let us know what you think!

Read the full post and subscribe here:
familywise.substack.com/p/familywise...

Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · Aug 29

"I am capable of being the father this child needs" - FatherGOOD #2

The FW FatherGOOD series shares affirmations for fathers, provided by participants in our research project, completed in 2024.

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Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thank you for sharing this Louisa! Did any bits in particular resonate? Looking forward to seeing you at the training in Sept!

Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · Aug 26

I'm not sure I would have worked it out on my own and that is why a support network is so important. It is also why I designed The Circle of Care, which is Constellations Psychology's most popular resources (hundreds of downloads).

Check it out here:
www.constellationspsychology.com/resources

Dr Jo Taylor @jgetaylor.bsky.social · Aug 26

❌ I was feeling ill and tired.
❌I was grumpy.
❌I couldn't quite get started with my work.

My partner prompted me, helped me make a plan and then my afternoon involved:
✅ Urgent work bits
🌞 Reading in the sun
🐈 Stroking a purring cat
⏬#EdPsychs #EduSky

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