Louisa Thomas
@louisamthomas.bsky.social
Child, Educational & Community Psychologist
IFS Therapist
Based in Hampshire, UK
She/her 🏳️🌈
Psychology, Musings & Inspiration 🦋
IFS Therapist
Based in Hampshire, UK
She/her 🏳️🌈
Psychology, Musings & Inspiration 🦋
It takes an estimated 400 repetitions to learn something thru traditional classroom methods but only 10-20 times to learn through “dedicated play” (Purvis). We desperately need more capacity and space for play, choice and creativity in our classrooms (and wider world)
February 1, 2026 at 9:23 AM
It takes an estimated 400 repetitions to learn something thru traditional classroom methods but only 10-20 times to learn through “dedicated play” (Purvis). We desperately need more capacity and space for play, choice and creativity in our classrooms (and wider world)
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We're in a polycrisis that threatens the conditions that sustain human life and wellbeing.
We must decide, as educational psychologists, not IF, but HOW we will adapt.
Silence is no longer tenable and incrementalism is not sufficient
#edpsychs #climatecrisis
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We must decide, as educational psychologists, not IF, but HOW we will adapt.
Silence is no longer tenable and incrementalism is not sufficient
#edpsychs #climatecrisis
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Educational psychology within the polycrisis | BPS
Dr Dan O’Hare and Dr Louise Edgington call for commitment and action.
www.bps.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 5:16 PM
We're in a polycrisis that threatens the conditions that sustain human life and wellbeing.
We must decide, as educational psychologists, not IF, but HOW we will adapt.
Silence is no longer tenable and incrementalism is not sufficient
#edpsychs #climatecrisis
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
We must decide, as educational psychologists, not IF, but HOW we will adapt.
Silence is no longer tenable and incrementalism is not sufficient
#edpsychs #climatecrisis
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Interest-based curiosity is the doorway that leads us out of anxiety and into creativity, which helps us to solve problems in practical ways (Beck, 2024)
January 28, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Interest-based curiosity is the doorway that leads us out of anxiety and into creativity, which helps us to solve problems in practical ways (Beck, 2024)
Culture often pushes us towards deprivation- over interest curiosity, unless our interests conveniently fit the culture. The more we drop our interest curiosity, and pick up deprivation curiosity, the more we’ll unquestioningly support the social hierarchy and ignore its impacts to our natures…
January 28, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Culture often pushes us towards deprivation- over interest curiosity, unless our interests conveniently fit the culture. The more we drop our interest curiosity, and pick up deprivation curiosity, the more we’ll unquestioningly support the social hierarchy and ignore its impacts to our natures…
Litman (2005) identified two types of curiosity; the first, ‘deprivation curiosity’ is a worried need to know, stemming from lack of information about how to feel safe (e.g., how to get enough money to survive), and the second ‘interest curiosity,’ comes from the innate sense of wanting to know.
January 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Litman (2005) identified two types of curiosity; the first, ‘deprivation curiosity’ is a worried need to know, stemming from lack of information about how to feel safe (e.g., how to get enough money to survive), and the second ‘interest curiosity,’ comes from the innate sense of wanting to know.
We spend so much time and energy on staying regulated, becoming calm, as if that is the goal. To have just enough calm to cope, just enough energy for performing. Who would we be if calm was a stepping stone we jumped from? Calm not as destination but necessary prerequisite for creativity and play.
January 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM
We spend so much time and energy on staying regulated, becoming calm, as if that is the goal. To have just enough calm to cope, just enough energy for performing. Who would we be if calm was a stepping stone we jumped from? Calm not as destination but necessary prerequisite for creativity and play.
Wise words as always from Ailey Joley. Here’s to less time consuming and more time organising, creating, resting and inhabiting our lives 💖✨
January 21, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Wise words as always from Ailey Joley. Here’s to less time consuming and more time organising, creating, resting and inhabiting our lives 💖✨
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Snapshot of our ‘dream’ as part of our anti-discriminatory practice PATH that we did as part of our EP Team Day last week…a very fruitful day and we’re taking our first steps this week. We love a PATH! ✨ #edpsychs
January 13, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Snapshot of our ‘dream’ as part of our anti-discriminatory practice PATH that we did as part of our EP Team Day last week…a very fruitful day and we’re taking our first steps this week. We love a PATH! ✨ #edpsychs
Really moving day so far. Bringing some much needed realisations and intentions for action within me and my colleagues who are attending. Thank you @eps4change.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Really moving day so far. Bringing some much needed realisations and intentions for action within me and my colleagues who are attending. Thank you @eps4change.bsky.social
Reposted by Louisa Thomas
As we approach the New Year and are being bombarded with ads that promise life changing new habits in 21 days (for a subscription package of course!) here's a little PSA for you.
Happy New Year! 🎇
#newyear #happynewyear #newyearnewgoals #motivation
Happy New Year! 🎇
#newyear #happynewyear #newyearnewgoals #motivation
January 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
As we approach the New Year and are being bombarded with ads that promise life changing new habits in 21 days (for a subscription package of course!) here's a little PSA for you.
Happy New Year! 🎇
#newyear #happynewyear #newyearnewgoals #motivation
Happy New Year! 🎇
#newyear #happynewyear #newyearnewgoals #motivation
What we call ‘normal’ is a chaotic version of survival mode, and it’s not fun. So taking time to orient ourselves every single day, to retune ourselves to the creative and adventure modes of the game of life. Eurgh, Martha Beck - I love her ❤️
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December 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
What we call ‘normal’ is a chaotic version of survival mode, and it’s not fun. So taking time to orient ourselves every single day, to retune ourselves to the creative and adventure modes of the game of life. Eurgh, Martha Beck - I love her ❤️
Reposted by Louisa Thomas
We are back again running our reflective spaces for Black and Global majority applicants. Eventbrite links will be up next week if you check back in soon. Drop us a line on our TEPICC socials if you have any questions #edpsychs please share!
🎉 TEPICC Reflective Practice Groups are back 🎉
These groups are for Black and Global Majority applicants who have an interview for an Educational Psychology Doctorate course (2026 entry).
The Eventbrite link in our bio will be updated w/c 29 December for registration.
Remember spaces are limited!
These groups are for Black and Global Majority applicants who have an interview for an Educational Psychology Doctorate course (2026 entry).
The Eventbrite link in our bio will be updated w/c 29 December for registration.
Remember spaces are limited!
December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We are back again running our reflective spaces for Black and Global majority applicants. Eventbrite links will be up next week if you check back in soon. Drop us a line on our TEPICC socials if you have any questions #edpsychs please share!
People will not give you what you deserve. They will give you what they’re capable of giving, and their capacity is not a measure of your worth.
December 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
People will not give you what you deserve. They will give you what they’re capable of giving, and their capacity is not a measure of your worth.
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Eek! My first podcast appearance 👀 I strongly believe that #edpsychs deserve to enjoy their work.
We spoke about ways to support EPs who may be feeling disillusioned, disconnected and/or isolated.
Really hoping this sprinkles a little positivity and hope for any EPs feeling glum out there 🚀 💖 ✨
We spoke about ways to support EPs who may be feeling disillusioned, disconnected and/or isolated.
Really hoping this sprinkles a little positivity and hope for any EPs feeling glum out there 🚀 💖 ✨
🎁One more episode of 'Educated Guess' before Christmas as a festive gift!?
Well here you go! AND our first Educated Guest - fantastic to be joined by @fionacoley.bsky.social to think more about disillusionment in the profession
Listen here: Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/3dDE...
#edpsychs
Well here you go! AND our first Educated Guest - fantastic to be joined by @fionacoley.bsky.social to think more about disillusionment in the profession
Listen here: Listen here open.spotify.com/episode/3dDE...
#edpsychs
Crafting a fulfulling job with Dr Fi Coley
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December 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Eek! My first podcast appearance 👀 I strongly believe that #edpsychs deserve to enjoy their work.
We spoke about ways to support EPs who may be feeling disillusioned, disconnected and/or isolated.
Really hoping this sprinkles a little positivity and hope for any EPs feeling glum out there 🚀 💖 ✨
We spoke about ways to support EPs who may be feeling disillusioned, disconnected and/or isolated.
Really hoping this sprinkles a little positivity and hope for any EPs feeling glum out there 🚀 💖 ✨
Here’s to some brighter days heading our way ✨
December 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Here’s to some brighter days heading our way ✨
So you can burn all of your words and live a life of quiet,
Think ‘now I won’t be criticised, now I’m safe from violence’
But you’ll be at the funeral and have nothing to read,
And goodness dies in silence, so I think you should speak. ❤️
~~ Lucas Jones ~~
Think ‘now I won’t be criticised, now I’m safe from violence’
But you’ll be at the funeral and have nothing to read,
And goodness dies in silence, so I think you should speak. ❤️
~~ Lucas Jones ~~
December 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
So you can burn all of your words and live a life of quiet,
Think ‘now I won’t be criticised, now I’m safe from violence’
But you’ll be at the funeral and have nothing to read,
And goodness dies in silence, so I think you should speak. ❤️
~~ Lucas Jones ~~
Think ‘now I won’t be criticised, now I’m safe from violence’
But you’ll be at the funeral and have nothing to read,
And goodness dies in silence, so I think you should speak. ❤️
~~ Lucas Jones ~~
Reposted by Louisa Thomas
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
Reposted by Louisa Thomas
what if instead of stepping out of my comfort zone I step into an even comfier zone. perhaps take a nap in a large fluffy dinner roll.
December 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
what if instead of stepping out of my comfort zone I step into an even comfier zone. perhaps take a nap in a large fluffy dinner roll.
IFS therapists are encouraged to develop a good relationship between their Self and Self-like parts (often ‘therapist parts’) who inevitably act as an agent of the status quo. In contrast, the Self is an agent of change and healing.
Sweezy, 2017
Sweezy, 2017
December 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
IFS therapists are encouraged to develop a good relationship between their Self and Self-like parts (often ‘therapist parts’) who inevitably act as an agent of the status quo. In contrast, the Self is an agent of change and healing.
Sweezy, 2017
Sweezy, 2017
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Are you ready for a therapist, a clown, a fool and an idiot all wrapped up together in a delightful package known as Holly Stoppit? Yes - You are! Discover how Holly weaves IFS parts work into all of her delightful offerings!
Are you ready for a therapist, a clown, a fool and an idiot all wrapped up together in a delightful package known as Holly Stoppit? Yes - You are! Discover how Holly weaves IFS parts work into all of her delightful offerings!
Creative Engagement Holly Stoppit facilitator, educator, dramatherapist, IFS therapist, clinical supervisor, creative consultant, clown, fool, idiot
Podcast Episode · Creative Engagement Podcast · 11/28/2025 · 42m
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December 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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📋 New project page
Anita and Ruth are working to develop a tool designed to promote refection on psychological safety, within supervision.
To participate you can trial using the tool and then complete a survey.
More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pr...
#edpsychs #supervision
Anita and Ruth are working to develop a tool designed to promote refection on psychological safety, within supervision.
To participate you can trial using the tool and then complete a survey.
More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pr...
#edpsychs #supervision
December 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📋 New project page
Anita and Ruth are working to develop a tool designed to promote refection on psychological safety, within supervision.
To participate you can trial using the tool and then complete a survey.
More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pr...
#edpsychs #supervision
Anita and Ruth are working to develop a tool designed to promote refection on psychological safety, within supervision.
To participate you can trial using the tool and then complete a survey.
More info here: edpsy.org.uk/blog/2025/pr...
#edpsychs #supervision
