Psychologist Thinking Aloud

Psychologist Thinking Aloud

A combination of positive psychology, media experience and writing on learning, development and life in general. The views that I express are my own and I do not write on behalf of anyone else or any organisations.

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    • An equation that parents and grandparents may find useful: B = f (P x S)
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    • CHILDHOOD OBESITY – NO QUICK FIX
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    • Disappointment Can Be Useful
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January 12, 2026 Kairen Cullen

The Fifth Step

July 30, 2025 Kairen Cullen

Back yourself 

June 11, 2025 Kairen Cullen

Age Without Limits Day

April 11, 2025 Kairen Cullen

ADOLESCENCE

February 4, 2025 Kairen Cullen

AGEING WELL (and the need for new metaphors and better representation)

February 26, 2024November 8, 2025 Kairen Cullen

The Unhappiness of Others

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Riot Women

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The Allure of Television Drama

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Does what I watch matter? Does it have any effect on my mental health?

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So what does a psychologist working with media really do and should they?

July 14, 2026 Kairen Cullen

CARE

April 30, 2026 Kairen Cullen

Teenagers – Let’s Stop Making Them Bad and Sad …

March 10, 2026 Kairen Cullen

Dear children – for my grandchildren and all children

February 10, 2026February 12, 2026 Kairen Cullen

Psychology for our Entertainment? 

September 24, 2025 Kairen Cullen

Making sense of friendship is like being stuck between a rock and a hard place.

August 9, 2025 Kairen Cullen

Magpie art

June 29, 2025 Kairen Cullen

Flying from the Primary School Nest to the Wider World of Secondary School

June 2, 2025 Kairen Cullen

Is Anger Management the Answer? 

May 16, 2025 Kairen Cullen

We may be disappointed, but we have to go on working, being creative and not thinking too much

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