In this episode, we will hear "Ella's story". Ella is a Senior Lecturer in Business Psychology. Ella will be talking about her experience of having Bipolar Disorder, Type 2, touching mainly on the topics of depression and hypomania. There are support websites for each of these below:

• NHS mental health:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
• MIND Helpline: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
• Samaritans helpline number: 116 123 (freephone)
• About depression: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/about-depression/
• About anxiety: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/
• NHS Bipolar Disorder: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/bipolar-disorder/overview/
• BipolarUK: https://www.bipolaruk.org/
• Hypomania: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/hypomania-and-mania/about-hypomania-and-mania/

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In this episode, we will hearing about "Mel's story". Mel is a Psychology student and works as a Civil Registration Officer as a Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages. She will be speaking primarily about her experiences with depression, adjustment disorder and anxiety. There are also very brief mentions of loss and grief, premature birth, divorce and suicide. There are support websites for each of these below:

• NHS mental health:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
• MIND Helpline: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
• Samaritans helpline number: 116 123 (freephone)
• Support after losing someone to suicide: https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/
• About depression: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/about-depression/
• About anxiety: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/
• Mayo Clinic - Adjustment disorder: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adjustment-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20355224
• Support after losing someone to suicide: https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/
• NHS grief and loss: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

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In this episode, we will be hearing about "Gemma's story". Gemma is a Psychology student and, in this episode, she will be speaking primarily about her experiences of Generalised Anxiety Disorder. More specifically, she will touch upon school anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety and emetophobia. There are support websites for each of these below:

• NHS mental health:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
• MIND Helpline: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
• Samaritans helpline number: 116 123 (freephone)
• NHS Social Anxiety: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/social-anxiety/#:~:text=Social%20anxiety%20disorder%2C%20also%20called,big%20impact%20on%20your%20life.
• Anxiety UK - Emetophobia: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-type/emetophobia/
• Health anxiety: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-type/health-anxiety/

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In this episode, we will be hearing about "Kim's story". Kim is a Leadership Development Specialist working within Learning & Development & Wellbeing in the NHS. Kim is also a Psychology student. In this episode, Kim will be speaking primarily about her experience of having an eating disorder. There are also very brief mentions of sexual abuse, though this is not spoken about in any detail. There are support websites for each of these below:

• NHS mental health:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
• MIND Helpline: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
• Samaritans helpline number: 116 123 (freephone)
• NHS eating disorders: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/
• MIND help for eating disorders: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/treatment-support/
• Barnados child sexual abuse: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/protecting-children/sexual-abuse
• The survivors trust helplines for sexual abuse: https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/national-helplines

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In this episode, we will be hearing about "Kerry's story". Kerry is a Criminology and Psychology student. Within this episode, Kerry will be touching upon the topics of anxiety, personality disorder, substance misuse and a very brief mention of suicide. There are support websites for each of these below:

• NHS mental health:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
• About anxiety: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/
• MIND Helpline: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
• Samaritans helpline number: 116 123 (freephone)
• Borderline personality disorder support UK: http://borderlinesupport.org.uk/
• Helping those with personality disorder: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/personality-disorders/for-friends-family/

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In this episode, we will be hearing about "Kieron's story". Kieron is a Lecturer in Psychology and one of the hosts of the podcast. Within this episode, Kieron will be touching upon the topics of depression, anxiety, suicide and grief (after losing a family member to suicide). There are support websites for each of these below:

• NHS mental health:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
• About depression: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/about-depression/
• About anxiety: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/
• MIND Helpline: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
• Samaritans helpline number: 116 123 (freephone)
• Support after losing someone to suicide: https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/

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Along with the millions of things that go into studying and trying to do well – I am really worried about plagiarism! I am still unsure about what it is, and how I can avoid getting into trouble for taking information from other sources when we are told we need to provide evidence for everything in our work. Do you have any tips or can you explain it in a way I understand?"

In this episode, Holly and Kieron talk about what plagiarism is and how you can avoid it whilst still ensuring that your work is well-supported by academic literature!

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I am a couple of weeks into a new module and I am finding it very interesting (shock horror). However, I have spent the last few days reading what feels like 1000s of journal articles on the assignment topic, and I am feeling a little overwhelmed. How do I make this manageable? How do I know when to stop searching and reading? And how do I know what to include and what to leave out of my assignment?"

In this episode, Kieron and Holly discuss how to make our literature searching and reading manageable, and how to choose what literature you include in your final assignment after reading what feels like 1000s of journal articles.

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"Dear Lecturer,

I’ve seen that you’re both doing PhDs at the moment which sounds really interesting but I was wondering what the difference is between a PhD and a Doctorate? Also, could you tell us about the process of doing a PhD?

Yours sincerely,

An interested student"

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"Dear Lecturer,

Christmas and New year have taken their toll and I feel as if I haven’t studied in forever! I’m about to begin a new module and was wondering if you had any advice on how to approach an assignment from day 1?

Yours sincerely,

Student"

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I recently received one of my poorest grades to date and I’m feeling really disappointed and demotivated. I was wondering if you have any advice on how to bounce back after getting a poor grade? It’s really knocked my confidence!

Yours sincerely,

Student"

Join Kieron and Holly as they give advice on how you can "bounce back" from getting a poor grade, both emotionally and academically!

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Time to experiment..! *Wuhuluhu..* Some of the Arden modules on our Psychology course request you to design and carry out actual research. But how to generate something original? It feels like my ideas that approximate 'orignal' are also very practically unfeasable. Especially for quantitative research methods experiments.

Henceee.., what is your advice on striking a balance between our most brilliant, novel, and original brain waves (*ughe*) on the one hand.. and my Lonely-Little-Livingroom-Laptop setting on the other.. ?

Kind regards,

Rumbling brain waves"

Join Holly and Kieron as they discuss the ways in which you can produce a research project that fits the criteria of demonstrating "original thought" whilst still being feasible to do as a student!

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PsyPAG website: https://www.bps.org.uk/member-microsites/psypag

DoCP website: https://www.bps.org.uk/member-microsites/division-coaching-psychology

DoCP twitter / Instagram: https://mobile.twitter.com/bps_docp / https://instagram.com/bps_docp

European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) UK: https://emccuk.org/

Association for Coaching: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/

International Coaching Federation: https://coachingfederation.org/

International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA): https://www.ippanetwork.org/

Publications:

Introduction to Coaching Psychology text: https://www.routledge.com/Introduction-to-Coaching-Psychology/ORiordan-Palmer/p/book/9780415789080

Positive Psychology Coaching in the Workplace text: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-79952-6

Music and Creative Mark-Making in Coaching Supervision: https://philosophyofcoaching.org/v6i2/03.pdf

People:

Dr. Andrea Giraldex-Hayes https://twitter.com/andreagiraldez

Hannah Butler (EMCC): https://emccuk.org/iCore/PostManagement/PostDefault.aspx?iUniformKey=9845e2e5-96e9-4164-b9e2-5aba5e976649

Auriel Majumdar: https://twitter.com/aurielmajumdar

Example Orgs Using Volunteer Coaches:

Queen Bee: https://pankhurstprojects.org/queenbeecoaching/

Grit: https://www.grit.org.uk/

Follow Beth on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethclaremc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethclaremc

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In today’s episode, we are joined by Gavin May, a lecturer who has just completed their MSc research surrounding police and public responses to LGBT+ issues.

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In this first episode of this new series, we are joined by Matt Copeman, a fellow lecturer and PhD student who spoke to us about the area of gaming psychology and his specific interest in its link with mental health. 

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I don’t know if I’m allowed to ask this but what do you actually do in a week as a lecturer outside of teaching?! I’m really curious about what happens ‘behind the scenes’ away from the lectures! I’m still torn about what career I want to pursue and I hadn’t really thought about being a lecturer before but I’m thinking it is something I should consider. Is it as bad as twitter says it is?!

Yours sincerely,

Curious student"

In this episode, Kieron and Holly discuss what their role includes as a Psychology lecturer, the highs and lows of the role and the things you may want to consider if you are interested in this career path!

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I’ve seen that an upcoming module has a presentation assignment – this is my absolute worst nightmare. I hate public speaking and hate the sound of my own voice. Will I just fail because I struggle with this? I’m just curious – why do you make us do these assignments?! Do you enjoy making us suffer??

Yours sincerely,

Student"

In this episode, Kieron and Holly discuss why you are set presentation-style assignments and offer some advice for preparing for these! Please also excuse (and give lots of sympathy) to Holly for how unwell she was during this episode (no sympathy from Kieron was granted, as evident during the episode).

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"Dear lecturer,

I am really hoping you can help me because I am at my wits end. I have never been strong with numbers and I am becoming overwhelmed by the stats on my course, not to mention in all of the papers I’m reading! I am struggling to even get started and feel a lot of anxiety about using stats in my work. Will it always feel like this?

Best wishes,

Student in despair"

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My assignment feedback keeps saying that I should stop putting my own opinions into my work, but I see that ‘originality of thought’ is in the higher grade band marking criteria. Is it true that I just need to re-state authors findings without giving my own input? How can I show my understanding? I would really appreciate some advice on this.

Yours sincerely,

Student" 

Join Holly and Kieron as they discuss the place for opinion in academic pieces of work and what is really meant by "originality of thought".

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In this episode, Holly and Kieron unveil the truth behind whether you need to read the key textbooks in full and discuss ways in which you can approach key reading when studying in an effective way!

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I am near the assignment deadline and way over the word limit – this always happens to me! I find myself staring at the word count wondering how on earth I am going to be able to cut out 100s of words. I’m worried about removing content that is really important – do you have any tips of how I can approach this and perhaps make it less stressful?"

In this episode, Holly and Kieron give some advice on tackling the issue of having written way too many words for your assignment - how do you cut out words without taking out important information?!

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I am hoping you can help me. I keep getting the same grades. They aren’t bad, but I would have hoped to improve my grades as I moved through my degree - I seem to be stuck. Is this because, as I move through my degree, the expectations get higher? I have no idea what to do!

Yours sincerely,

Student in despair"

In this episode, Holly and Kieron discuss the dilemma of progressing through modules without improving on your grades. Regardless of whether you are continuously receiving 40% or 70%, they unpick some potential reasons for being "stuck" and discuss some actions you can take to tackle this.

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I get that for some folks you just know - But for the rest of us, how on earth do you choose a field of specialty in psychology by the end of you BSC? Are there tips, or methods to leverage along our studies to help us find our path? 😬"

Join Holly and Kieron as they talk about how they chose their areas of Psychology, and offer some advice on how you can find your own unique paths too, even with (what feels like) 1000 options!

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Although I feel I am fairly intellectual and can string a sentence or two together which will be grammatically correct, I am an almost 60year old female who is starting out on her first degree! Shock, horror. I find myself up against academics who are beginning their 2nd degree and students who have achieved A*A*A* in their A Levels! As a busy working Mum (thankfully, I have no bums to wipe!), please tell me how I can convince myself that I am good for this role of achieving a Degree, in Psychology no less. I look forward to your reply and comforting words which will wrap around me like a comfy blanket and give me the steel and will to battle through endless links and portals before I even begin to structure my essays. PS. I would like to find a laughing icon but for the life of me, I can't find them!"

Join Kieron and Holly as they discuss navigating a degree that you have started later in life (even if just a few years later than most), after perhaps not following the traditional academic pathway. Advice (and hopefully some comfort) is shared, reflecting on Kieron's own experience of starting and completing two degrees later in life than many, after dropping out of school age 14.

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I feel like an imposter! I often feel like I’m not good enough to be on my course, especially when I read other students’ posts on the forums, or their past work. I keep questioning if my work and ideas are as good as others. I was wondering if you have experienced this, and what advice you could give?"

In this episode, Holly and Kieron discuss the ominous imposter syndrome experienced by many of us in academia, sharing their own experiences of this and the ways in which they would recommend tackling it.

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I have a few modules left before my dissertation. I’m a bit worried because I haven’t even got an idea yet – whilst all of my friends seem to know what they want to do. I’m also worried about how important it is to choose a topic that links with my future career (which I also haven’t figured out!). I am wondering how you came up with your ideas and if you have any advice for me?"

Whether you are just beginning your Psychology degree, or your dissertation project is suddenly upon you, join Kieron and Holly as they share their own experiences of choosing a dissertation project, offer advice on where to begin with this process and discuss whether it is actually important to align your dissertation project with your chosen career path.

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In the past, I’ve had a few modules that I really didn’t like. For example I am awful at stats! I wondered if you had any experiences of this yourself? Do you have any advice for someone who isn’t the biggest fan of the topic area?

Yours sincerely,

Student in distress"

Join Kieron and Holly as they break apart this query, offering their personal reflections and advice on tackling modules and topics which aren't your favourite!

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