Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
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A HCPC Registered Educational Psychologist 😍 🤓😁. All views are my own or my bitmoji's 🙄.
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Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Sep 29
Situational Mutism is an anxiety-based difficulty where a child can't speak in certain settings.
Be patient - never force speech.
Praise all communication.
Start with small steps.
Partner with parents.
Create a safe, low-pressure environment.
#SituationalMutism #SEND #Anxiety #Edpsychs
Be patient - never force speech.
Praise all communication.
Start with small steps.
Partner with parents.
Create a safe, low-pressure environment.
#SituationalMutism #SEND #Anxiety #Edpsychs
Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Sep 22
As EPs, we use MI.
We guide, not direct. This builds resilience & helps them thrive on their own terms.
The 4 pillars:
1️⃣ Engaging - Build trust
2️⃣ Focusing - Find a goal
3️⃣ Evoking - Draw out their 'why'
4️⃣ Planning - Take achievable steps
#Edpsychs #EPUK #MI #Wellbeing
We guide, not direct. This builds resilience & helps them thrive on their own terms.
The 4 pillars:
1️⃣ Engaging - Build trust
2️⃣ Focusing - Find a goal
3️⃣ Evoking - Draw out their 'why'
4️⃣ Planning - Take achievable steps
#Edpsychs #EPUK #MI #Wellbeing
Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Sep 17
The Circle of Friends is a powerful, evidence-based intervention.
🔄 Process: Identify → Recruit peers → Meet → Review/Fade.
✅ Benefits: Reduces isolation, builds empathy & creates a truly inclusive school community.
#CircleOfFriends #Inclusion #SEND #Edpsychs
🔄 Process: Identify → Recruit peers → Meet → Review/Fade.
✅ Benefits: Reduces isolation, builds empathy & creates a truly inclusive school community.
#CircleOfFriends #Inclusion #SEND #Edpsychs
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Thrilled to deliver our Lego-Based Therapy training at Dovecot Primary this week!
One of our most energising sessions yet. Huge thanks to the incredible, enthusiastic staff. Your engagement was incredible
www.klidoscpe.com
#LegoBasedTherapy #Edpsychs #SEND #CPD #UKSchools
One of our most energising sessions yet. Huge thanks to the incredible, enthusiastic staff. Your engagement was incredible
www.klidoscpe.com
#LegoBasedTherapy #Edpsychs #SEND #CPD #UKSchools
Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Aug 22
Is your child's learning limited by a fixed mindset? 🧠
We champion Carol Dweck's #GrowthMindset: the belief that abilities can be developed.
It’s shifting from "I can't do this" to "I can't do this YET".
Builds resilience, reduces anxiety & unlocks potential.
#Edpsychs #SEND
We champion Carol Dweck's #GrowthMindset: the belief that abilities can be developed.
It’s shifting from "I can't do this" to "I can't do this YET".
Builds resilience, reduces anxiety & unlocks potential.
#Edpsychs #SEND
Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Aug 21
Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Aug 15
LEGO®-Based Therapy
A fun, evidence-based way to boost social skills, teamwork & communication in CYP!
🔹 Roles: Engineer, Builder, Parts Supplier
🔹 Modes: From free play to creative challenges
Perfect for neurodivergent & all learners!
Drop us a DM for more info.
#LEGOTherapy #SEND #EdPsychs
A fun, evidence-based way to boost social skills, teamwork & communication in CYP!
🔹 Roles: Engineer, Builder, Parts Supplier
🔹 Modes: From free play to creative challenges
Perfect for neurodivergent & all learners!
Drop us a DM for more info.
#LEGOTherapy #SEND #EdPsychs
Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Aug 13
Petition: Make it statutory guidance not to remove break-times for neurodivergent children
We feel that neurodivergent children (especially children with hyperactive/impulsive or combined ADHD) need movement to help regulate their brains. We think we need to stop punishing neurodivergent ch...
petition.parliament.uk
Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Aug 12
Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Aug 11
Theory of Mind (ToM). It helps Children ‘read’ others’ thoughts & feelings, vital for empathy, friendships, and classroom harmony
📌 Try these in your setting:
➡️ Role-play (How would you feel?)
➡️ Story discussions (guess the character’s motive!)
➡️ Emotion card games
#SENDSupport #Edpsychs
📌 Try these in your setting:
➡️ Role-play (How would you feel?)
➡️ Story discussions (guess the character’s motive!)
➡️ Emotion card games
#SENDSupport #Edpsychs
Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Jul 30
The fact that @epreachout.bsky.social has joined #bluesky has made our day even better!
The team continue to do wonderful things for the EP community and beyond!
Make sure you give them a little follow when you get the chance.
#Edpsychs #Edusky #Hi #Welcome
The team continue to do wonderful things for the EP community and beyond!
Make sure you give them a little follow when you get the chance.
#Edpsychs #Edusky #Hi #Welcome
a little girl wearing sunglasses is dancing in a hallway and says `` yay happy dance '' .
ALT: a little girl wearing sunglasses is dancing in a hallway and says `` yay happy dance '' .
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Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Jun 19
@edpsy.bsky.social @viola-jane.bsky.social @maxpurpose.bsky.social @fionacoley.bsky.social @ephoughton.bsky.social @tepicc1.bsky.social please can you share too :)
Dr Keith Houghton
@ephoughton.bsky.social
· Jun 18
✨ 🧠 FINDING FLOW 🧠 ✨
Infographic on the eight conditions of flow states 💫
When did you last feel completely absorbed in your work #edpsychs ?
New workbook - how to find flow and overcome barriers to flow:
www.theedpsychcoach.com/resources?st...
Infographic on the eight conditions of flow states 💫
When did you last feel completely absorbed in your work #edpsychs ?
New workbook - how to find flow and overcome barriers to flow:
www.theedpsychcoach.com/resources?st...
