The Cost of Caring: 3 Powerful Ways to Reduce Compassion FatigueIn a world where helping others is often seen as a calling, many caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and service workers quietly suffer from what’s known as compassion fatigue. But what exactly is it- and more importantly, how can we protect ourselves without sacrificing the compassion that drives us?What Is Compassion … Read More

Recognising Dementia Grief: The Hidden Cost of CaringThere are 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK who provide essential support to loved ones. Many of these carers are supporting someone living with dementia, including myself. My mum has dementia, and through that personal experience — and my work as a psychologist and coach — I’ve come to better understand one … Read More

Supporting School Staff Wellbeing: The Role of Educational PsychologistsAt Cavehill Psychology LTD, we believe that strength-based approaches and growth-focused dialogue are powerful catalysts for early-career development. A recent article in AI Practitioner (“Voices from the Field,” February 2025) highlights our collaboration—led by Dr Carol Strahan and Dr Hassan Regan—on integrating Appreciative Inquiry (AI) into the Doctorate in Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology … Read More

Cultivating a Thriving Habitat for Early‑Career Educational PsychologistsTeacher stress and burnout are on the rise, with 84% of education staff reporting stress and over a third experiencing burnout in 2024. Recognising this, Educational Psychologists (EPs) in Northern Ireland created a wellbeing training programme to support schools in building healthier staff cultures. I led a team from the Educational Psychology Service … Read More