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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Brett Heasman
Senior Lecturer
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Lorna Hamilton
Associate Professor
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Stephanie Petty
Senior Lecturer
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Sue Mesa
Senior Lecturer
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Scott Cole
Senior Lecturer
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Divine Charura
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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Jenny Shevchenko
Lecturer
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Heather Sutherland
Lecturer
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Helgi Clayton McClure
Lecturer
Ruth Knight
Lecturer
Melanie Douglass
Senior Lecturer
Cristiana Duarte
Lecturer
Adam Eggleston
Lecturer
Sophie Westrop
Lecturer
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