The Psychologist, April 2022
‘Change must engage a person’s senses of identity, meaning, control and belonging’
‘Change must engage a person’s senses of identity, meaning, control and belonging’
‘Change must engage a person’s senses of identity, meaning, control and belonging’
Dr Adrian Needs is the winner of Lifetime Achievement Awards from the British Psychological Society’s Practice Board and Division of Forensic Psychology. Here, he talks prison and reform in a conversation recorded by Sarah Lewis for her Growth Uncut podcast.
Shedding light on homelessness
Bruno de Oliveira writes.
Disorders and labelling in school
The conversation continues.
Time for applied psychology to catch up?
Christopher Gallop responds to a letter from our March issue.
The Dunning-Kruger effect and its discontents
David Dunning responds to our March cover feature.
Editorial, April 2022
Dr Jon Sutton introduces the issue.
Building an understanding of mind
Ella Rhodes reports on an app for the construction industry.
New BPS Learn courses launched
Ella Rhodes reports.
ACCESS all areas
Ella Rhodes reports on a five-year programme led by psychologists.
From the President, April 2022
Katherine Carpenter writes.
A ‘perilous and politicised’ pandemic response?
Ella Rhodes reports.
‘The international psychological community must now stand together with our Ukrainian colleagues’
Ella Rhodes reports.
An unlikely pairing of music and fabric
This month, we have a special focus on the Bethlem Museum of the Mind and the Bethlem Gallery, with two reviews from Sally Marlow and a preview…
‘The continuity of my role has given me the chance to grow’
Lucy Freemantle with the reflections of a Senior Assistant Psychologist, a decade on...
A beautiful portrayal of the journey of grief
'If Only He’d Told Her' by Katherine Markland (2QT Limited Publishing), reviewed by Jo Wood.
How we think
'How to Think: Understanding the Way We Decide, Remember and Make Sense of the World' by John Paul Minda (Robinson), reviewed by Dr Philip Fine.
Revealing cracks in the logic
When Sarah Riley pitched to the Routledge Critical Health Series, she knew she wanted to write with Adrienne Evans and Martine Robson. Here, they explain how they addressed psychological questions on women’s health, from a transdisciplinary perspective underpinned by philosophy, in a book which won the British Psychology Society academic monograph book award in 2021.
‘What may seem like chaos from the outside is in fact a deep well of knowledge and wisdom from the inside’
Working in a Crisis Team was life-changing for Assistant Psychologist Adriana Lisowski. She reflects on her experience.
Get a grip on your self
Emma Young digests the research on perceptions of our own physical appearance and more.
Featured Job, April 2022
A range of psychological roles, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH).
Helping aspiring psychology professionals
British Psychological Society members encouraged to consider Social Mobility Foundation scheme.
From assessing individuals to transforming organisations
Nigel Evans has become an acknowledged expert in testing and assessment – as a trainer, consultant, author, and adviser. Ian Florance interviewed him about his career and how he has helped to shape psychometric policy and practice: as a verifier for the British Psychological Society’s Psychological Testing Centre (PTC); the UK representative on the International Test Commission (ITC); and the current Chair of the Board of Assessment within the European Federation of Psychological Associations (EFPA).
Spinal injury – finding strength for an unplanned future
Melissa Potter on working as an Assistant Psychologist at a Spinal Cord Injuries unit.
When misplaced glances turn into the sharing of smiles
Laura Waring on working as an Assistant Psychologist at a specialist perinatal mental health service.
One on One... Dr Iyabo Fatimilehi
We dip into the Society member database and pick out Dr Iyabo Fatimilehin, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Just Psychology CIC.
‘EDI’: Endless Distraction and Inaction
Dr Sanah Ahsan confronts the reality of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in clinical psychology training.
Dr Bruce Thomas Gillmer (1946-2022)
A tribute from Professor John L. Taylor.
Microaggressions: ‘A constant and unwelcome companion’
‘Making sense of microaggressions’ is a graphic and written book with words by Susan Cousins and design by Barry Diamond. It is published by Open Voices. Deputy Editor Annie Brookman-Byrne hears from Susan, Barry, and Peter from Open Voices.
Beyond a baptism of fire – becoming an applied psychologist
Dr Amanda Mwale introduces a collection of archive links on getting on to clinical training, being an assistant psychologist and more.