How many eyes do you have? Asks ex-forensic psychologist
For decades, the psychological assessment and treatment of offenders has run on invalid and untested programmes. In his book, Bad Psychology, Robert A. Forde exposes…
Tag: psychology
Simon McCarthy-Jones talks to Human Givens
Simon McCarthy-Jones, author of Can’t You Hear Them?, talks to Human Givens about what is known – and what has been ignored – in explaining the experience…
What are the different forms of bullying and what strategies can be used to overcome the problem?
Michael Panckridge, co-author of Be Bully Free, takes a look at the different forms that bullying can take and suggests strategies that victims of bullying can…
Counsellors working with young people often find it can feel like messy, complex work. What helps when counsellors are stuck?
Nick Luxmoore, author of Practical Supervision for Counsellors who Work with Young People, explores the positive impact that good supervision sessions can have on counsellors…
How important is empathy within our care system?
Bo Hejlskov Elvén is a Clinical Psychologist, and author of Frightened, Disturbed, Dangerous?, Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control?, Confused, Angry, Anxious? and Sulky, Rowdy, Rude?, based…
How to compile a life story book for an adopted or fostered child
Joy Rees, author of Life Story Books for Adopted and Fostered Children, gives her advice on how best to compile a life story book for…
What is the science behind being creative and why are people with dyslexia so good at it?
Margaret Malpas, author of Self-fulfilment with Dyslexia, provides an overview of the creative process in a person’s brain and explores the reasons why creativity is…
With dyslexia comes the determination to succeed – Margaret Malpas
Margaret Malpas, author of Self-fulfilment with Dyslexia, explains how it is not just talent that makes people successful but rather the strength of character to succeed.…
Disruptive, stubborn, out of control? How can we tackle challenging behaviour in schools?
In this extract from Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control?, Clinical Psychologist Bo Hejlskov Elvén looks at the psychology behind children’s behaviour and offers fresh advice…
Creative coping strategies to help young people manage stress, anxiety and other big feelings
Age range: Ages 8 – 14 Description: A colouring book and journal filled with uplifting quotes and poems that encourages children experiencing stress, anxiety and…