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Cathy Atkinson

@drcathyatkinson.bsky.social
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Reader at UoM. Educational psychology. Motivational interviewing, social justice, SEMH, adolescence. ❤️ Triathlon

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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Calling Educational Psychologists in England. We’re conducting an international study on assessment practices in educational psychology. If you have 3+ years’ experience and want to contribute, please express your interest here: www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
New research, led by Abbie Trotman and published in Pastoral Care in Education, explores how schools identify and support children and families experiencing parental alcohol misuse. Read the full article here (open access). www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Shin @shinelchidley.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Thank you for helping to share this @edpsy.bsky.social I'm still relatively new to bsky 😊 Gathering EPs views about their role in providing implementation support will be so important to help shape our developing toolkit.
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🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach) @fionacoley.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Wahhh!! This is gonna be MEGA! Can’t wait to tell you guys what we’ve been planning… Save the date and tell your buddies… 📆 Friday 23rd Jan 2026 Stay tuned for our BIG announcement in 2 weeks’ time. #edpsychs #PositiviTEA
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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...
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The right to play: making play a policy and practice priority
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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 · 29/09/2025
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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Motivational Interviewing for Ed Psychs: Intermediate Skills
Eventbrite - Dr Fiona Coley presents Motivational Interviewing for Ed Psychs: Intermediate Skills - Friday, 3 October 2025 - Find event and ticket information.
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🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach) @fionacoley.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
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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Integrating motivational interviewing into educational psychology practice: “a way of doing what you do”
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a conversational style which helps individuals to consider and make decisions about change. Previously, MI has been used by educational psychologists (EPs) in indi...
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
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 😀
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Dr Dan O'Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
So errrr....give us a follow...?! @educatedguesspod.bsky.social #Psychology #edpsychs
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Waite Psychology @waitepsychology.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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 · 10/09/2025
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.
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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
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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...
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
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 · 02/09/2025
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
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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 · 15/07/2025
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!
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Gareth K. Thomas ❤️‍🩹 @garethkthomas.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
“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 · 02/07/2025
See you there! #edpsychs
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
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 · 12/06/2025
@fionacoley.bsky.social @edpsyched.bsky.social @edpsychjournal.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social @glennhinds.bsky.social @jgetaylor.bsky.social @duncanjee.bsky.social
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
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
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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...
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🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach) @fionacoley.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Feedback from our MI training today ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ We had such a thoughtful and engaged group of EPs, TEPs and AsEPs. It was a pleasure working with you as always @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social What a great way to end the week! Happy Friday #edpsychs
This MI course is an essential overview for all Educational and Coaching psychologists. It will inspire you by bringing together so many important aspects on our role in empowering people to make changes for themselves in such a value-driven way.This was a really well structured introduction to MI. I am at the start of my MI journey and today has really helped me to be more confident in giving it a go and being more mindful of my philosophical approach to working with others and exploring change.
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Becky Guthrie @beckyguthrie.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
The DECP are seeking new TEP reps for their TEP Voice group. I’ve been in this supportive and impactful group for a while (now as a newly qual. rep). We are consulted on a range of topics such as reviewing key papers, TEP inclusion, and presenting at events 🤩 #EdPsychs @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Ellen Quinn @ellenquinn.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Are you an EP/TEP who is passionate about reducing exclusions? We are forming an interest group to share best practice, network and access CPD. We would love for you to join us! The first meeting will be September 9th at 3pm. *Also looking for presenters to share research. DMs open!
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🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach) @fionacoley.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Two weeks to go! 🎉 Join us for: ✅ The theoretical & research background to MI ✅ The spirit, tasks & skills involved in MI ✅ Experiential work to develop skills and confidence ✅ Guidance on applying MI to EP practice #edpsychs @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/motivation...
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
So much for freedom of speech 🤷‍♀️ pen.org/banned-words...
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Federal Government's Growing Banned Words List Is Chilling Act of Censorship - PEN America
Banned words list 2025: The federal government is banning a growing number of words to comply with executive orders from President Trump.
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Dr Dan O'Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Post-yoga-sweaty me (Sorry!) TEPs we'd love to hear from you. Lots of info about what we'd ask of you, the benefits of being part of this group and who we're looking for at the link below 🌟 @fionacoley.bsky.social @timinwinchester.bsky.social @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Another great paper on EP consultation from Beth Royle published today in Educational Psychology in Practice and available open access at tinyurl.com/e6za9hdj. Hopefully lots of stimulating conversations about training and consultation to follow #BlueSkyEPs #consultation
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Identifying core components of consultation for trainee educational psychologists and initial training
Consultation is central to educational psychology practice, yet research highlights a gap between the expectations of UK trainee educational psychologists (TEPs) and the realities of post-qualifica...
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transmetalmum.bsky.social @transmetalmum.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Trans people are safe with me 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️
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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
💭We want to establish an 'edpsy TEP group' The energy and grassroots innovation of TEPs deserves a greater chance to influence what we do. Take a read and if interested, complete an expression of interest by 19th May. Please share with your TEP colleagues edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/we... #edpsychs
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We want to work closer with trainees inspired by edpsy and hopeful for our profession - edpsy.org.uk
The energy and grassroots innovation of TEPs deserves a greater chance to influence what we do. We know that trainee...
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Paul Horton @paulhortonse.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
My latest article about inclusive education and the bullying involvement of boys with special educational needs, co-authored by Camilla Forsberg and @drthornberg.bsky.social, is now freely available online in the International Journal of Inclusive Education: doi.org/10.1080/1360...
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Inclusive education and the bullying involvement of boys with special educational needs at a Swedish elementary school
Previous research has found that students with special educational needs (SEN) are at increased risk of involvement in school bullying, that they tend to have fewer friends than non-SEN peers, and ...
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Fantastic new research led by Beth Royle looking at key features of consultation policies of UK EP services. Would be a great starting point for services looking to develop or refine their own policy. Available open access at tinyurl.com/4ne3payn #BlueSkyEPs #Consultation
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Figures & data: Consultation policies in UK local authority educational psychology services: a scoping review of practice
Figures and data for Consultation policies in UK local authority educational psychology services: a scoping review of practice
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Dr Jane Park 🎻🏳️‍⚧️ @viola-jane.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Time to change the law in England & Northern Ireland. Please sign and share: www.change.org/p/protect-ch... #edusky #EdPsychs
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Protect children: End the physical punishment of children across the UK
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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Great to hear from Dr Abi @psychedmum.bsky.social on talking to young people about harmful online content "our culture hugely impacts on our perception and expectations of how we should communicate and what we feel are appropriate relationships" www.bps.org.uk/news/welsh-c... #edpsychs
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Welsh Chartered psychologist shares top tips for discussing toxic online views with children | BPS
"We all have a role in creating a society and conditions that are optimal for healthy child and brain development," says Dr Abi Wright
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Dr Dan O'Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
This was a really thought provoking piece from Ruth - though I am still uncertain where I sit with the term 'social prescribing' - I fear that to some extent, it medicalises community, the natural world, connection, volunteering, music, the arts etc. Great to your thoughts too colleagues :)
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Waite Psychology @waitepsychology.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
ATTENTION We can't quiet believe this but due to high volume of applications the closing date for both current job advertisement's will now close early Please ensure if you were thinking of applying to get your applications in before close of play this ✨Friday 28th March✨!! 🩵
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Hi #BluSkyEPs. Just wondered if any EPs/services are using cultural brokers. @Shel_T_EdPsych and I are doing some research about this, and are keen to hear from anyone who has experience of this. Thanks 😀 #CulturalBrokers #SocialJustice
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PsychBites Podcast @psychbites.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
📣Attention all EP doctorate applicants! We want to re-share Episode 7 where we discuss our journeys into educational psychology and applying for the #doctorate! Listen on Spotify and Apple Share with anyone interested in the course 🩵 #edpsychs
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Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Use @jofcasu.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
“Motives not included previously in long-established motivational models may provide an improved understanding of adolescent cannabis use…Specifically, future research should seek to clarify possible links between sleep and coping motives" @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social
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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 10/02/2025
NEW: UoM researchers have played a key role in a groundbreaking mental health trial, aimed at improving mental health awareness and wellbeing in schools 🧠 @beewelluk.bsky.social @neilhumphrey.bsky.social Read more about this landmark study ⬇️ www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p...
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Landmark study reveals promising mental health interventions for schools
An intervention that helps students normalise their everyday emotions is the ‘most promising’ of several approaches for supporting mental health, according to results from one of the world’s largest s...
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Laura @lauraevelynx.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
EPs/TEPs/assistants, please consider completing my survey to help inform my doctoral research project. Here is an information sheet and link to the survey. Please read the information sheet at the beginning of the survey. Thank you! #EdPsych #EducationalPsychology docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Cathy Atkinson @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
New research just published on motives for adolescent cannabis use, led by Joseph Humphreys, available open access at tinyurl.com/5n7x79s6 #twittereps #cannabisuse #adolescents
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Adolescent Cannabis Use - Motives, Frequency and Consequences: A Systematic Literature Review
The legalization of cannabis, increasingly permissive adolescent attitudes toward cannabis, and the level of adolescent use make it important to understand how motives for adolescent cannabis use a...
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🚀 Dr Fi Coley (The Ed Psych Coach) @fionacoley.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Join our next Motivational Interviewing Skills Club (MISC) this Friday 31.01.25 at 10-11:30am www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mi-skills-... #edpsychs @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social @aspenpsychology.bsky.social @maxpurpose.bsky.social @edpsy.bsky.social
Flyer for MI Skills Club with photos of Cathy and Fi. Building an MI Learning Community for EPs
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edpsy @edpsy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
🌟New blog post This week Jo discusses #compassion in EP practice and the development of a compassion focused supervision model Read here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/co... #twitterEPs #supervision @jgetaylor.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social @bps-dartp.bsky.social @psychmag.bsky.social
Compassion focused coaching contributed to an increased ability to give and receive compassion. Dr Jo Taylor, writing on edpsy
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