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
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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
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Dr Amy Skinner
Associate Professor, Institute for Social Justice
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Dr Morag Galloway
Senior Lecturer, Music
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Branagh O’Shaughnessy
Lecturer, Psychology
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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