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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · 19d

@edpsy.bsky.social super excited for the festival of education. I’m ready and so proud to one of the sponsors . #epfest2025 #edpsychs

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · 26d

Totally recommend these workshops. Fantastic sessions and great value for money.
Get yourself booked now.

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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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · 27d

In group supervision this week, I’ve been asking people to share their hopes and or intentions are for the term. I’ve been encouraging everyone to talk to themselves as a compassionate friend.

My intentions are - go gently, be present & embrace nature & creativity. Yours?
#edpsychs

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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 29d

What are you up to at 4pm tomorrow? Why not join us at ‘A cup of PositiviTEA before the festival’?

In this special twilight edition, hosts Max and Fi will be joined by Dan from edpsy - to build community as a warm up for the festival next week.

Sign up: bit.ly/positiviTEA

#edpsychs #epfest2025

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · 29d

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow. Still time to book your ticket.

🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach) @fionacoley.bsky.social · 29d

Just one day to go… 🎉🎉

A cup of #PositiviTEA before the festival: Weds 4-5pm

FREE and open to all, whether or not you have your festival ticket (yet!)

Last chance to book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-cup-of-p...

#edpsychs @maxpurpose.bsky.social @edpsydan.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social

Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Sep 6

For years, I told myself I wasn’t creative.
I couldn’t draw.
This summer, I decided to challenge that story. I signed up for online art classes, i loved them.
The art I’ve created isn’t perfect, it’s a work in progress. Just like me.
Did you try a new skill this summer?

#creative #painting

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PositiviTEA ☕️💙💖 @positivitea-eps.bsky.social · Sep 3

Come and join the us for A cup of PositiviTEA before the festival. It’s 10 September 4-5. #PositiviTEA #epfest2025 #edpsychs @fionacoley.bsky.social @maxpurpose.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social @edpsydan.bsky.social

edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · Sep 3

🫖A cup of PositiviTEA before the festival

Join Fi, Max and Dan on 10th September, 4-5pm, for a special pre-festival PositiviTEA.

Whether you're going to the festival or not, this session is free and open to everyone.

Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-cup-of-p...

#epfest2025 #edpsychs

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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · Sep 2

💫Dr Cora Sargeant - festival headliner

In what promises to be a science filled discussion, Cora will discuss the steps we can take to make space for everyone, in their diverse gender experiences, to find a place to belong

Tickets here: festival.edpsy.org.uk

#epfest2025 #edpsychs

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Aug 28

Good morning, I offer group supervision to EPs We meet monthly for 90 mi it’s a fixed group of 8. One space has become available in my Fri group. We meet from 12-1.30: Sep12 Oct 10 Nov 7 De 5th. The cost is £220
More info can be found on my website.

maxpurpose.co.uk/group-superv...
#edpsychs

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Aug 22

A competition and a festival ticket. What’s not to love?

edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · Aug 22

Get your tickets by 5pm for a chance to win copies of Bernard Coard's books!

Tickets here: festival.edpsy.org.uk

@edpsydan.bsky.social @drmarysd.bsky.social

#edpsychs #epfest

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Aug 12

The line up for this festival is epic! Super excited to listen to Keri and other speakers. #edpsychs #epfest2025

Dr Dan O'Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social · Aug 12

I am proper hyped for this talk - what a privilege to be having Keri join us at the festival.

#edpsychs #epfest2025

edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · Aug 12

🔥 💡 Introducing our first Festival headliner - Keri Opai

Keri's talk, 'He mana tō te kupu - Words have great power' will explore the power inherent in te reo Māori to positively reimagine and reframe terms based on a deficit model.

Tickets here: festival.edpsy.org.uk

#edpsychs #epfest2025

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Aug 5

Good morning, time for a brew with a view.

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Aug 3

Time for a break, this is our view for the week. I’m ready to rest and recharge. #brewwithaview #selfcare

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Jul 28

My family are dealing with some really tough health stuff at the moment. It’s totally out of our control. I’m focusing on noticing the small things that make me smile. Look at these beautiful flowers in my garden. #glimmers #gratitude

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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · Jul 28

📑New project page

Gwen, a TEP at the University of Bristol, is doing thesis research exploring EP/TEP considerations of nutrition in their work.

Gwen is looking for as many participants as possible to complete the survey.

Info and links here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pr...

#edpsychs - please share

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Jul 23

School’s out this week!
And to every EP reading this… take a deep breath. You made it! 🥳
Get those reports and admin done and enjoy summer. 🌞
This season is for slow mornings, fresh air, books with no purpose, and joy for its own sake.
💬 How are you planning to unwind this summer? #edpsychs

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Jul 22

Glimmers are tiny, positive cues of safety or joy that our nervous system picks up - like sunlight through leaves, the sound of birdsong.
Spotting & savouring these moments helps us move out of survival mode & into a state of calm connection.
Have you noticed a glimmer today? #edpsychs

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Jul 19

The majority of my work is supervision and coaching - I love it, it’s a privilege to do this work. One of my summer activities is to think about my own supervision needs. This podcast was helpful for me. #supervision open.spotify.com/episode/0eYl...

open.spotify

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Jul 18

In group supervision we have been talking about people who have influenced or inspired our work.
Was it their values, strengths or actions?
Lots of smiles as we learnt about the people who inspired us!
Who inspires you?!
#edpsychs

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Jul 15

Halfway through 2025 already. How did that happen?! July offers a natural pause point, a gentle space to reflect on how the year has unfolded so far.
What’s one meaningful professional moment that’s stayed with you?
Let’s honour progress in all its forms.
#edpsychs @edpsy.bsky.social

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Dr Dan O'Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social · Jul 8

Early Bird discount is ending on Thursday - which can only mean one thing...

....our Programme is on its way! That's obvs exciting - but if you want to benefit from 10% your ticket price, you know what to do...!

#edpsychs #epfest2025

edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · Jul 8

📢🎟️Our Early Bird Festival discount ends this Thursday!

When you use code 'EARLYBIRD10' you can still benefit from 10% off all our tickets...but be quick, this ends at midday Thursday 10th July.

Get your tickets here: festival.edpsy.org.uk

#edpsychs

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Jul 7

It was fantastic Kate. The place I did a placement has Relate, midwives, EPs, Barnardos etc. Some amazing things and multi disciplinary work.

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Jul 7

As a trainee EP, I did a placement in one of the early Sure Start trailblazers in the North East. It was an amazing place to be. Such a shame they were discontinued. Early intervention is so important. #edpsychs

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 7

Labour vows to protect Sure Start-type system from any future Reform assault

Exclusive: Education secretary says scheme will be so deeply embedded that no rightwing party can unpick it Labour will aim to embed a Sure Start-type system of help for deprived children and families so deeply and completely into the state that a future Reform or Conservative government would not be able to dismantle it, Bridget Phillipson has pledged. Arguing that efforts to close the attainment gap between poorer and richer children was the government’s “moral mission”, the education secretary promised to build on this weekend’s announcement of a new wave of family hubs across England, an effective successor to Sure Start. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thanks to everyone who attended today’s session. Great to connect with you all. We are so proud of the #PositiviTEA community we have created. Great to see so many regulars, new people.
@fionacoley.bsky.social @positivitea-eps.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social

🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach) @fionacoley.bsky.social · Jul 4

@positivitea-eps.bsky.social What a brilliant, heart-warming session today 🥰

Thanks so much for all those who made it to our last #positivitea session of the year.

I really enjoyed focusing on what we're proud of and what we're grateful for. Very uplifting!

#edpsychs @maxpurpose.bsky.social

Feedback quote: “I wasn't really feeling positive, but made myself do the reflection tool this morning and it has definitely shifted things a bit for me. Also just lovely to be with EPs.”

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Max Purpose Psychology @maxpurpose.bsky.social · Jul 3

Are you joining us for a sprinkle of #positiviTEA tomorrow? Looking forward to seeing all of you and connecting. @positivitea-eps.bsky.social @fionacoley.bsky.social

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

Do you need an end-of-term freshen up of your mindset?

And a little sprinkle of #positivity ?

Join us on Friday: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-cup-of-p...

Thanks for sharing your feedback Kate 🙏

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