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Research

Research in Neurodiversity, Environment and Wellbeing (ReNEW)

This is a cross-disciplinary research group based at York St John University.

Research in Neurodiversity, Environment and Wellbeing (ReNEW) combines expertise in knowledge, research and practice related to building more enabling psychological environments in a number of contexts.

Areas of interest include:

  • Absorption and flow experienced in neurodivergent populations
  • Future thinking and mental wellbeing
  • Therapeutic relationships
  • Understanding the lived experience of marginalised groups
  • Understanding traumatic events
  • Identity, stigma, and mindfulness

We have regular monthly meetings where we discuss and present our research. Our network includes a number of external organisations and also links in with the Psychology@York St John seminar series.

Group members

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Lorna Hamilton

Group Lead, Professor of Developmental Psychology and Inclusive Education

Ruth Knight

Deputy Lead, Senior Lecturer

Stephanie Petty, Psychology lecturer

Stephanie Petty

Associate Professor

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Sue Mesa

Senior Lecturer

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Brett Heasman

Senior Lecturer

Sophie Westrop

Lecturer

Cristiana Duarte

Senior Lecturer

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Heather Sutherland

Lecturer

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Helgi Clayton McClure

Lecturer

Dr Amy Skinner

Dr Amy Skinner

Associate Professor, Institute for Social Justice

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Dr Morag Galloway

Senior Lecturer, Music

Branagh O' Shaughnessy

Branagh O’Shaughnessy

Lecturer, Psychology

Shona Corker

Shona Corker

Lecturer, Speech and Language Therapy

Weronika Robakowska

PhD student, Psychology

Lisa Parfitt

PhD student

Lewis McQueen

PhD student

Michele Deakin

PhD student

Jess Duffy

PhD student

Georgie Burton

PhD student

Luciana White

PhD student

Kathryn Lewis

PhD student

Ellie Tillotson

PhD student, Arts

Victoria Dunn

PhD student, Health