Academic Trauma
I describe what academic trauma is and the need for more support for those who have experienced it.
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Information and education about psychology, gender, and trauma.
Advice and reflections on writing, research, and life in academia.
Posts written by Dr. Jem Tosh and Dr. Lucy Thompson.
Dr. Güler Cansu Ağören
- Sep 2
- 28 min
From Inclusivity to Decentralization
An interview with Jem Tosh on imagining an alternative psychology in the context of Othering, transphobia, and sexual consent.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
- May 18
- 7 min
Strategies for Managing Harsh Feedback from Reviewers
Here is my advice on how to manage reviews that are upsetting, unprofessional, unhelpful, or hateful.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
- Jan 18
- 6 min
Carving My Own Space for Critical Psychology in British Columbia
I talk about my experiences of critical psychology in the UK and Canada, and the importance of using a critical lens with(in) psychology.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
- Jun 3, 2022
- 10 min
When you get laughed at for making the meeting awkward :/
I talk about some of the ways that I make psygentra's meetings more inclusive and accessible.
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Dr. Lucy Thompson
- Jul 28, 2021
- 4 min
Understanding Institutional Trauma
I define Institutional Trauma and respond to the lack of engagement with feminist psychology regarding the concept.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
- May 4, 2020
- 6 min
Why I Use Content Warnings and What Happens When You Don't
A post discussing the importance of using content warnings for students who are survivors of abuse and trauma centred teaching.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
- Mar 28, 2017
- 4 min
Wouldn't it be Wonderful if You Failed?
I reflect on one of my greatest failures and what I learned from this liberating experience.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
- Jun 17, 2016
- 4 min
Writing on the Edge of Academia
A reflection on writing academic books and a challenge to those who think academics should work/write for free.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
- Jun 14, 2016
- 4 min
Advice From Academia (That I Ignored)
A reflection on some of the general advice given to academics and the benefits of completely ignoring it, like 'don't write a book'.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
- Mar 11, 2016
- 5 min
Things My Supervisor Told Me
In this post I talk about the two most important pieces of advice I received when I was studying and how they helped me.
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