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Giving Children of Imprisoned Parents a Voice
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Weidberg, Fiona – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2017
There are an estimated 200,000 children of prisoners in the UK. However, research into their needs is limited, especially studies including their voice. An in-depth, small-scale explorative approach was taken, focusing on these children's resilience and emotional and psychological needs. The aim of the research was to investigate how children with…
Descriptors: Children, Institutionalized Persons, Parents, Foreign Countries
An Evaluation of the "FRIENDS for Life" Programme among Children Presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Burke, Mary-Kate; Prendeville, Paula; Veale, Angela – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2017
"FRIENDS for Life" is a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programme which aims to reduce anxiety and promote resilience among children. This study evaluated the "FRIENDS for Life" (FRIENDS) programme used as an intervention for seven children between the ages of 10 and 11 presenting with high functioning autism spectrum…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Pretests Posttests, Intervention, Anxiety
Providing Psychological Intervention Following Traumatic Events: Understanding and Managing Psychologists' Own Stress Reactions
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Hayes, Ben; Frederickson, Norah – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2008
The role of the educational psychology service in crisis support is well established. This paper examines a key aspect of this role, the impact on psychologists themselves, and reviews literature on secondary stress, considering the term "stress" itself as part of the discussion. It examines recommendations for professional practice and self care…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Psychological Services, Role, Crisis Management