The psychologist march 2016

March 2016 The survival secrets of solitaries Ian O’Donnell finds resilience and growth in a most unlikely environment. ‘Changing language is a form of intervention’ Ian Florance talks to Elizabeth Peel (University of Worcester). Dealing with confrontations Steven Brown (Glasgow Caledonian University) reflects on a PhD defined by conflict. The centenary of a maverick Philip J. Corr on the life and work of Hans J. Eysenck. One on one… with Roxane L. Gervais ‘We all work for a common purpose’ Letting in the light Image by George Harding. Words by Victoria Tischler. Review by Kate Johnstone. The emperor’s new clothes? Graham Towl and David Crighton consider sex offender treatment and the ‘New Public Management’ trend. 5 minutes with… Dr Emily Glorney Society representative on the Law Commission report on fitness to plead tests. Rehabilitation – writing a new story Adrian Needs considers the importance of process and context in turning prisoners’ lives around. Understanding the experience of imprisonment Joel Harvey considers the role of the psychologist. ‘Tears were and still are crucial for our functioning’ Ad Vingerhoets speaks to Gail Kinman. New frontiers of family Naomi Moller and Victoria Clarke explore embryo donation and voluntary childlessness. New voices: Live long or live well? Evelyn Barron with the latest in our series for budding writers (see www.bps.org.uk/newvoices for more information) Schizophrenia and biology New research programme in communication PDA – consider the evidence Caveat lector Discipline in the classroom From the Research Digest March 2016 When words are not enough Be persistent on diversity Book reviews March 2016 Emeritus Professor Gerald A. Randell FBPsS (1930–2015) Time for insulting reviews to stop Instilling scientific rigour at the grassroots Don’t stop at the headline! Finding a path to peace Check the government’s evidence Tailoring the treatment CANparent research results President’s Letter March 2016 Art and science in ‘The Waiting Room’ Video gaming – are we asking the right questions? Exploring the many faces of dementia