🌿 Grounded. Thoughtful. Reassuring. Warm. At Constellations Psychology, we believe support works best when it feels steady, human, and real. 💛 Interested in working this way? 👉 constellationspsychology.com/contact #EducationalPsychology #CompassionatePractice

💫 Our approach in four words: Reflective. Relational. Systemic. Empowering. At Constellations Psychology, we help schools create lasting, compassionate change for children and young people. 👉 Get in touch: constellationspsychology.com/contact #EducationalPsychology

💭 “I am confident my child will feel loved by me.” This week’s FatherGOOD explores the quiet power of example — how small acts of care shape how our children see the world. 🗣️ What’s something a child has said that’s stayed with you? 👉 tinyurl.com/5dhdtdmh #FatherGOOD

💭 “I am confident my child will feel loved by me.” Love isn’t always loud — it’s in the small, consistent moments that build trust. This week’s FatherGOOD explores what it means to hold that belief. 👉 Sign up: tinyurl.com/5dhdtdmh #FatherGOOD #IntentionalFatherhood

We believe the best outcomes come from collaboration, and it’s always rewarding to hear how that approach is experienced in practice. #ConstellationsPsychology #CompassionatePractice #EducationalPsychology #ParentingSupport

💫 Educational Psychology with Impact. Real change in schools takes time, and collaboration. At Constellations Psychology, our work is: 🤝 Collaborative 🌱 Sustainable 📚 Evidence-based 💛 Compassionate 👉 Get in touch: constellationspsychology.com/contact #EducationalPsychology

FamilyWise: Compassionate Parenting #5 We all have multiple parts of ourself... and that can be tricky. Compassionate Parenting #5 introduces us to ideas for how we can navigate this "extended family". You can read it here: tinyurl.com/4bpj69vx #Family #Compassion #FamilyWise

Every piece of feedback helps shape what we do at Constellations Psychology. It’s always a privilege to hear how this work supports families, educators, and professionals — and how small changes can create lasting impact. #ConstellationsPsychology #CompassionatePractice #EducationalPsychology

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

🗣️ What’s one thing you wish more people understood about fatherhood? The balancing act. The quiet care. The pressure to get it right. This week’s FatherGOOD explores the power of presence. 👉 Sign up: tinyurl.com/3e7rw2dd #FatherGOOD #IntentionalFatherhood

What would be different this week if you could be fully present with your family, even just for a few more moments each day? Would the mornings feel calmer? Would the evenings feel lighter? Would connection come a little easier? Let us know in the comments below! #FatherGOOD

🧘♂️ “Breathe, be here now.” This week’s FatherGOOD is about slowing down & reconnecting with what really matters. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do as a father… is simply be. 👉 Sign up: tinyurl.com/y67dwfh9 #FatherGOOD #IntentionalFatherhood

Feedback like this matters. At Constellations Psychology, we aim to create supportive, evidence-based spaces where people can work together... To make a real difference! Feedback matters because it helps us improve (and it can also sustain us on the journey ❤️)

👋 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

❓“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

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

🗓️ 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 ⏬

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

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

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...

🌟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

#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 ⏬

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...⏬

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

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?

"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

"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. ⏬

❌ 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

#FamilyWise Compassionate Parenting #2 What is Compassion? 👋 Thought for the week: Compassion is often misunderstood as being ‘soft’. Compassion can be tough and gritty. It means staying with hard feelings, repairing after conflict & putting effort into wisdom & care ⏬

FamilyWise FatherGOOD #1  The FamilyWise FatherGOOD series shares affirmations for fathers, provided by participants in our research project, completed in 2024. ⏬ It has 3 short, digestible sections: #Edpsychs #EduSky #Family

It’s two years this week since we ran our 1st #PositiviTEA session.💙💗 To celebrate our birthday we are launching our mini retreats. These are for qualified EPs. 🎉 Book with Fi at tidycal.com/fi/1-1-coach... for flourishing with Fi Or e mail [email protected] for Ikigai with Max

I LOVE it when people walk the walk... I feel like edpsy are setting pace with their approach to running events: Multiple ticket types, meaningful discounts for people who earn less money or are experiencing hardship. I am really looking forward to their festival❤️ #Edpsychs

GIVE ME FIVE GOOD REASONS... #2 [why you developed Compassion Focussed training workshops for Educational Psychologists] #2 The need to sustain high quality practice Educators often talk about "best practice". But, what about SUSTAINABLE best practice? ⏬ #Edpsychs #EduSky

GIVE ME FIVE GOOD REASONS... [why you developed Compassion Focussed training workshops for Educational Psychologists] 1) A time of increased uncertainty As we move towards the release of the Education White Paper, many families and educators are feeling higher levels of anxiety about changes... ⏬

I am proper hyped for this talk - what a privilege to be having Keri join us at the festival. #edpsychs #epfest2025

FamilyWise Compassionate Parenting #1 Tricky Brains The FamilyWise Compassionate Parenting series format has 4 short, digestible sections to help you understand and apply theory in your busy daily life.⏬ #EdPsychs #EduSky

🎉INTRODUCING🎉 💌 FamilyWise: a newsletter for families 🧭 The vision for FamilyWise is that it will provide compassionate, evidence-based support which is easy to apply in your daily family life. #EdPsychs #EduSky

Bread making x weight training 🍞🏋🏻 August will see Constellation Psychology's strategic pivot to baked goods as an intervention 🤣

Bread making x weight training 🍞🏋🏻 August will involve the scent of baking... (as well as strategy sessions for Constellation Psychology's 2025/26)

My research on masking black autistic girls in UK education has been published today in the Educational Psychology in Practice journal. When I started this research there were no other published articles on masking black autistic girls in the UK. www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.... 1/3

THIS WEEK: 🔥 Training: I have a cold, so strength work. 📲 Calls with a family, London sch & a film company 🧠 Meeting RE: research with Uni of Manchester ✏️ Writing about EBSA & uncertainty tolerance 😍 Working with a child & family 🔊 Promoting The Compassionate Cohort and Sept EP workshop

SUCH a rich line up ❤️ Wisdom overload...

Would you like to share some #positivepsychology reflections to end your year on an uplifting note? Would you like to join a brilliant bunch of friendly EPs, TEPs and Assistant EPs for inspiring and inclusive small group chats? Join PositiviTEA: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-cup-of-p... #edpsychs

THIS WEEK 🍃 Gardening 🔥 Training: Light runs, strength work & rings 📲 Calls with: NSPCC about research, Claire about Compassion, Andy about play & Stacy about parenting 🧠 CPD with Fraser, exploring mediated learning} 😍 Working with a child & family 🔊 Promoting Compassion offers for EPs #EdPsychs

THIS IS HOW TO DO A FESTIVAL... Can we take a minute to look at this line up: the intention, the breadth, the wisdom. I would be excited to have ONE of these speakers at the festival, but all three? It's almost too much. Real talk, this will be the event of the year.

📢Are you a trainee psychologist or student? Your tickets to our Festival of Educational Psychology are only £20 (+ a further 10% discount until we launch our programme - happening soon) Our theme is 'Lasting Change through Collective Action' Grab your ticket today festival.edpsy.org.uk #edpsychs

What is The Compassionate Cohort ✨❤️? ✅ Group supervision for EPs. ✅ Deeply psychological ✅ Sessions designed to create the conditions for reflection, using grounding activities, visualisation & imagery. Read more and book your place⬇️ constellationspsychology.com/psychologists #EdPsychs

🧠 Our brains are shaped by our environments. What does that mean for school staff under stress? 🪞 EPs are increasingly offering supervision to school staff, but models that address both wellbeing and leadership challenges are rare.... SO ⬇️ 👀 #EdPsychs

For anyone working in educational psychology and interested in reducing exclusions, see here: edpsy.org.uk/interest-gro... #educationalpsychology #EPs

🗞️ New 5 things you might have missed Our latest '5 things' is live: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/5-... In this edition - SEND service delivery, reducing child poverty, play, and the reality of life for families raising disabled or seriously ill children. #edpsychs #education