James Leighton-Burns

Ongoing Study = Open-Source Approach to Education + Research Roadmap + Fact Checking

Question: Perception vs Perspective. Which will do what?

Recent Education

“Researching behaviour without exclusivity, the full spectrum of human actions (over time). Order and Disorder. Consideration for the who, what, why, when and how.”

Completed -
James Leighton-Burns MACCPH
CBT for Adult ADHD, turn intentions into actions - J.Russell Ramsay Ph.D, ABPP
Domestic Abuse - SafeLives
D.A.S.H. - SafeLives
Psychology L4 - Oxford Uni - Awarded - Dr Anna Scarnà. (UK)
Advanced Psychology Counselling ACCPH - Awarded
ACEs, Complex Trauma, and Toxic Stress: Implications for Affect, Behavior, Cognition, and Physical Health - Awared - Jerrod Brown, PhD. (ACEs = Adverse Childhood Experiences)
The Overlap between Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Psychopathy - Awarded - With Carrie Barron MD.
Triarchic Model of Psychopathy - What is Psychopathy? - Awarded - Christopher J. Patrick PhD
The Development of Conduct Disorder and Aggression - Psychopathy - Awarded - Abigail Marsh PhD
Correctional Mental Health - Awarded - Virginia Barber Rioja, PhD, and Ashley Batastini, PhD
OSINT - 1 or 6
Writer and Hero P.O.V. - BookFox
Ultimate Guide to Writing Dialogue - BookFox
Data Journalism - Countering Hate Speech
NCTJ - Investigative Journalism
NCTJ - Safety and resilience for journalists
(Level 5 - Fine Art Photography - Bournemouth & Poole, Level 4 - Photography - Arden, Manchester.)

Ongoing - (Soon to be active)
Delivering Parenting Skills with Artificial Intelligence - Eduardo Bunge PhD.
Numerous certificates related to a type of research
Private investigation L3 + SIA membership
Psychology of Criminal Profiling L3
NCTJ - Court reporting restrictions
NCTJ - IPSO

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In relation to studied Investigative Techniques:
Lexis Nexis - How to Fact Check Like a Pro
"Be skeptical—verify before you share. Journalists assume they are wrong, and seek corroborating evidence."BBC - Top tips for global Fact Checkers from AFP
"Fact Checkers use traditional journalism techniques to speak to witnesses and check evidence, but they often use digital tools too. Many of these are useful across the newsroom to help avoid misinformation and work more efficiently."University Libraries - "Fake News," Misinformation & Disinformation
"A fact is a statement that can be verified. A statement of opinion is not a fact."

CPS - Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship
"Section 76 Serious Crime Act 2015 (SCA 2015) created the offence of controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship (CCB). It can be tried summarily or on indictment and has a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment."GOV - Serious Crime Act 2015A person (A) commits an offence if—
(a)A repeatedly or continuously engages in behaviour towards another person (B) that is controlling or coercive,
(b)at the time of the behaviour, A and B are personally connected [F1(see subsection (6))],
(c)the behaviour has a serious effect on B, and
(d)A knows or ought to know that the behaviour will have a serious effect on B.

Research Tools -
neurolaunch.com
psychologytoday.com
psychcentral.com - the-big-five-personality-traits
choosingtherapy.com - personality-disorder
psychcentral.com - disorders-personality
psychcentral.com - antisocial-personality-disorder
psychcentral.com - types-of-narcissism
simplypsychology.org - dark-triad-personality

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James Leighton-Burns

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Twenty years this year, time flies when? (and time perception, juggling what matters, what and is valued. Didn't use any generic words... It's kinda obvious x)
LucyLeightonBurns.com - Writer + LeightonBurns.com - Family

A certain character is based on a particular specialist. Without naming names... trying not to hint. It was an honour to study his work... a deep rabbit hole. It needed to be someone at the top of their game, but good with it. A personal passion for the work. There are more, but some are just happy at knowing, and that is all that is needed.Chase Hughes - This trick drives psychopathy crazy
Chase Hughes - How your brain senses a psychopath
Chase Hughes - Spot a lair
Chase Hughes - Be on record
Chase Hughes - How to disarm a narcissist

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Insight: James Leighton-Burns is a UK-based writer, producer, psychology counsellor, and behaviour researcher. His professional work encompasses fiction, particularly in the sci-fi and cyberpunk genres, as well as essays and research projects. As a psychology counsellor, he offers services focused on personal development, self-awareness, and perception processing through education. His behaviour research delves into various psychological constructs, including personality disorders and behavioural patterns.In addition to his professional pursuits, James is an active trail runner. Notably, he participated in "The ONER Ultra Trail Run" in 2019, completing the 133.1 km course in 21 hours, 13 minutes, and 22 seconds, securing the 26th position.James's creative work has been featured in prominent institutions such as the National Portrait Gallery, where his portraits of figures like Norman Jay and Joe Cole are displayed.He has also contributed to the British Film Institute's collections, with his work being cataloged in their film and TV database.Overall, James Leighton-Burns integrates his passions for writing, psychology, and visual arts, contributing meaningfully to each field.

JamesLeightonBurns.com | Writer + Creative + ProductionJamesLeightonBurns.xyz | Psychology + Behaviour Related ServicesJamesLeightonBurns.net | Recent Behaviour Research + Investigation

Masterclasses

Masterclass & Maestro

Appreciating the craft... recommended.

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Harlan CobenLee ChildAaron SorkinDan BrownDavid MametJames PattersonMargret AtwoodShonda RhimesR.L. StineMalcolm GladwellDavid BaldacciJudy BlumeJoyce Carol OatesJudd ApatowKen FollettJed MercurioJames CameronDavid LynchSpike Lee

Jodei FosterWerner HerzogKen BurnsMartin ScorceseRon HowardThe Duffer BrothersSamuel JacksonHelen MirrenNatalie PortmanBrian CoxEdgar WrightAlicia KeysSt VincentDanny ElfmanHerbie HandcockHans ZimmerNasTimbland

Book List - Pt 1

Completed and appreciated, ongoing, or flick through for research snippets. All have valuable insight.

Story Drama Research:Red Rising - Pierce BrownGolden Son: Book II of the Red Rising Trilogy - Pierce BrownMorning Star: Book III of the Red Rising Trilogy - Pierce BrownThe Shining - Steven KingKilling Floor (Jack Reacher, Book 1) - Lee ChildDie Trying (Jack Reacher, Book 2) - Lee ChildRaylan - Elmore LeonardOut of Sight - Elmore LeonardBatman: The Dark Knight Returns 30th Anniversary Edition - Frank MillerBatman: Year One - Frank MillerTell No One - Harlan CobenErnest Hemingway Best Collection: The Old Man and The Sea, The Sun Also Rises and For Whom the Bell TollsThe Friends of Eddie Coyle - George V. HigginsJaws - Peter BenchleyThe Lonely Silver Rain - John D. McDonaldEye of the Needle - Ken FollettCarrie - Steven KingThe Great Gatsby - F. Scott FitzgeraldSaga Volume 1 (SAGA TP) - Brian K VaughanNeuromancer - William GibsonThe Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway

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Story Drama Insight:Dialogue: The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage and Screen - Robert MckeeCharacter: The Art of Role and Cast Design for Page, Stage and Screen - Robert MckeeStory - Robert MckeeAction: The Art of Excitement for Screen, Page and Game - Robert MckeeOn Writing - Steven KingThe Elements of Style - William Strunk JR & E.B. WhiteDan O'Bannon's Guide to Screenplay Structure - Dan O'Bannon'sThe Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows - John KoenigThe Creative Act: A Way of Being - Rick RubinInto The Woods: How Stories Work and Why We Tell Them - John YorkeElmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing - Elmore LeonardThe Art of Fiction - David LodgeHow Novels Work - John MullanCreative Writing: A Workbook with Readings - Linda AndersonAdventures In The Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood - William GoldmanMonster: Living Off the Big Screen - John Gregory Dunne

The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller - John TrubyMaking Movies - Sidney LumetScreenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting - Syd FieldThe Penguin Guide to Punctuation - R L TraskHow Not to Write a Screenplay: 101 Common Mistakes Most Screenwriters Make - Denny Martin FlinnLantana: Screenplay - Andrew BovellThe Hero with A Thousand Faces - Joseph CampbellThe Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories - Christopher BookerThe War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles - Steven PressfieldSave the Cat! - Blake SnyderThe Dark Knight Trilogy - Christopher NolanMy Inventions - The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla - Nikola TeslaThe Peregrine - J A BakerChariots of the Gods - Erich von DanikenRefuse to Be Done - Matt Bell

Book List - Pt 2

Over time, studied for qualifications, certificates and insight. A couple are still to be completed. The data is... find out for yourself. Connection, observation and Perception... leading on to a certain perception. The full spectrum of human behaviour... or close-ish, give it time. Plus, story drama. If you write, creating a character (fictional person) from the inside outwards requires more than watching and reading complete pieces of work. Go deeper... find the root.

Psychology:Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour 8th Edition - Richard GrossAtkinson And Hilgards Introduction To Psychology - Susan Nolen-HoeksemaSix-Minute X-Ray: Rapid Behaviour Profiling - Chase HughesThe Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der KolkWhat Every BODY is Saying - Joe NavarroThe Daily Stoic - Ryan HolidayLying - Sam HarrisJefferson Fisher - The Next ConversationIt Didn't Start With You - Mark WolynnThe Laws of Human Nature - Robert GreeneThe Four Agreements - Don Miguel RuizInfluence, New and Expanded - Robert B. CialdiniAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay C. GibsonUnderstanding Human Nature - Alfred AdlerSupercommunicators - Charles DuhiggGreenlights - Matthew McConaugheyRich Dad Poor Dad - Robert T. KiyosakiThe Power of Habit - Charles DuhiggLiespotting - Pamela Meyer

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In Sheep's Clothing - George K Simon PH DPolice Detective Constable Direct Entry - How2BecomeThe Psychology of Money - Morgan HouselSame as Ever - Morgan HouselRange - David EpsteinWhy We Sleep - Matthew WalkerThe Truth About Lying - Stan B. WaltersEmotions Revealed - Prof Paul EkmanPersonality Types - Don Richard RisoBounce - Matthew SyedThe Blue Zones - Dan BuettnerBrainwashing: The Science of Thought Control - Kathleen TaylorTruths, Half Truths and Little White Lies - Nick FrostPersonality - Daniel NettlePsychology First - Barbara WoodsTelling Lies - Paul EkmanHow to Stop Lying: The Ultimate Cure Guide for Pathological Liars - Caesar LincolnDont Die Young an Anatomists Guide to Your Organs & Your Health - Dr. Alice RobertsThe Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry - Jon RonsonIntroducing Freud - Richard AppignanesiIntroducing Psychology - Nigel BensonIntroducing Philosophy - Dave RobinsonIntroducing Logic - Bill MayblinIntroducing Chaos - Iwona AbramsMere Humanity - Donald T. Williams

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark MansonIntroducing Consciousness - David PapineauIntroducing Statistics - Eileen MagnelloIntroducing Melanie Klein - R. D. HinshelwoodPersonality Disorders & Mental Illnesses - Clarence T. RiversHigh Risk: Children Without A Conscience - Ken MagidOutsmarting the Sociopath Next Door - Martha StoutConfessions of a Sociopath - M. E. Thomas48 Laws of Power - Robert GreeneGet the Truth: Former CIA Officers - Michael FloydInferno: From The Divine Comedy - Dante Alighier12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos - Jordan B. PetersonBeyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life - Jordan B. PetersonGiant Steps - Anthony RobbinsUnlimited Power - Anthony RobbinsMaps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief - Jordan B. Peterson (50%)The Prince - Niccolo MachiavelliNarcissism: Enter the Mind of a Narcissist - Clarence T. Rivers