When you mention psychology most people think of counselling as a treatment for emotional issues, such as anxiety or depression…
And while all psychologists have training in these areas, our team has specific postgraduate training in Educational and Developmental Psychology, which is a branch of psychology focused on learning and development.
Educational Psychology draws from other fields such as neuroscience and often involves standardised testing to obtain information about children’s learning skills and abilities.
This information enables us to gain insight into how children learn and process information and what their learning potential might be.
And it enables us to recommend specific learning strategies and supports for home and school to help them to reach that potential.
So what does this actually involve and how can it help children with learning?
“Educational psychologists aim to understand how kids learn and find ways to improve learning outcomes”, explains Jessica Levetan.
“We work with children and teenagers to identify strengths and weaknesses, help them tap into their existing resources, and build on strategies to overcome challenges and improve performance.
“And this often extends beyond the classroom to other aspects of daily living, such as stress management and building resilience and self-confidence.”
