Developing Therapeutic Interventions in EP Practice: Reflections on Unconscious Processes and Promoting the Child’s Voice

This paper draws on the personal experiences of developing and carrying out an individual and group therapeutic intervention. It will reflect on the factors that impacted psychological formulation throughout the intervention process. The paper will draw on how psychological theories such as Bion’s (1961) theory of group processes and systemic thinking, can be used to understand unconscious processes in groups and the complexity of formulation. The aim is to provide insight into unconscious processes within groups and reflect on how the voice of the child can be promoted through therapeutic interventions. As the paper reflects on personal experience, it will conclude with some implications for educational psychology practice.