Rachel Lawless - The Lawless Psychologist

BPS Chartered and HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist
Any opinions/views are my own.
(She/her)
Areas of interest: LGBTQ+, ASD, Stalking and Trauma

[Rachel Lawless - The Lawless Psychologist @Lawless_Psych]

@E_T_Deehan Its fine :) I just hope they're not going to only offer academic routes. It'll deter a lot of people I think.

[Rachel Lawless - The Lawless Psychologist @Lawless_Psych]

@E_T_Deehan Ah ok. Yes I think I saw something on LinkedIn. I've finished my qualification, but just concerned how it impacts on colleagues or future trainees really.

[Rachel Lawless - The Lawless Psychologist @Lawless_Psych]

This was the same for most of the others who completed their Masters part-time on my course. I also took a gap to work and save in between BSc and MSc. With the current cost of living crisis, this may not be a realistic option for many as entry level pay is not enough to save.

[Rachel Lawless - The Lawless Psychologist @Lawless_Psych]

I can't speak for the clinical psych side of things, but as a forensic psych from a working class background, I'd say it is doable but it is hard. I worked full-time to support myself while completing a part-time Masters, and then my stage 2 was funded by my employer.

[Forensic Mental Health @Forensic_MH]

Interesting debate about the barriers to becoming a forensic or clinical psychologist

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[Rachel Lawless - The Lawless Psychologist @Lawless_Psych]

@psychmag I hadn't given it much thought before undergrad and then we weren't really given any guidance as to the different fields of Psychology and what is required to actually gain a career. More definitely should be done early on around guiding students or providing advice.

[HMP Dovegate @HMPDovegate]

We are delighted to share that the first @3pillarsproject 8 weeks course at HMP Dovegate was a success! Prisoners who completed the course gained a Level 1 Community Sports Leaders Award and to recognise their success, a celebration event was held. #SercoandProud

[HMP Dovegate @HMPDovegate]

Prisoners and staff celebrated Pride 2023, attending a successful event with attractions to entertain everyone. We were delighted that Serco's new Managing Director judged the competition including the art work, bake off, music and much more. #SercoandProud

[Natalie Parrett @NatLeech]

Incredibly proud of Richard Crisp & Elizabeth Wakeland for winning the Elly Jensen award (Community Housing & Therapy) for research: "Custodial staff experiences of a Therapeutic Community for offenders with traits of Autism Spectrum Conditions" #SercoPsychologicalServices #Serco

[Natalie Parrett @NatLeech]

Today Beki Pieri (HMP Thameside) presented her research on "An exploration of the psychological processes and functions of weapons in a custodial setting" at the #ECP2023 conference.
#SercoPsychologicalServices #SercoAndProud

[Natalie Parrett @NatLeech]

Today, Sam Smith (HMP Dovegate) presented a poster at the #ECP2023 conference about his research "Exploring the association between 'negative interpersonal relating' and attrition within a Democratic prison-based Therapeutic Community." #SercoPsychologicalServices #SercoAndProud

[Natalie Parrett @NatLeech]

Today, Georgia Roughton (Forensic Psychologist, HMP Fosse Way) presented at the #ECP2023 conference, her research on "Replicating similar but non-identical destinctive facial features improves eye witness accuracy". #SercoPsychologicalServices #SercoAndProud

[Natalie Parrett @NatLeech]

Today Sam Smith (Forensic Psychologist, HMP Dovegate) presented at the #ECP2023 conference, his research on "Prisoner perspectives of prison-based violence: A qualitative grounded theory analysis". #SercoPsychologicalServices #SercoAndProud

[Natalie Parrett @NatLeech]

Today, @Lawless_Psych (HMP Dovegate) gave a presentation at the #ECP2023 conference on her research "Organic growth in therapy: An exploration of the therapeutic value of gardening in a prison therapeutic community". #SercoPsychologicalServices #SercoAndProud

[Natalie Parrett @NatLeech]

Today, Emily Gough one of our Forensic Psychologists in Training at HMP Doncaster, presented her research on prisoners' views on safety in prisons, at the European Congress of Psychology in Brighton! #ECP2023 #SercoPsychogicalServices #ForensicPsychology #SercoAndProud

[Dr Alice Bennett @AliceBenno]

This is a research study exploring how learners with ADHD traits experience Stage 1 or Stage 2 of a Forensic Psychology qualification. Please see the poster below if you'd like to participate. Please share with your networks
#research #forensicpsychology

[Rachel Lawless - The Lawless Psychologist @Lawless_Psych]

Sharing this again as she's still recruiting. A fellow psychologist in training is looking for participants for her PhD thesis research. If you know anyone who may be interested, her e-mail address is on the bottom of the flyer. Pop her an e-mail if you'd like to know more.

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Malorie Blackman calls for year-round black history in schools https://t.co/Cj4iCMAtNv

[Rachel Lawless - The Lawless Psychologist @Lawless_Psych]

Fantastic conference today with the Alice Ruggles Trust.