Advanced Certificate in Family Wellness and Crisis Intervention Course Guide
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Advanced Certificate in Family Wellness and Crisis Intervention Course Guide
Certificate in Mental Wellness for Children and Adolescents
This course explores how developmental milestones in early childhood and adolescence are crucial for assessing mental wellness, emphasising the importance of early identification and intervention to address potential mental health concerns, and promoting long-term positive outcomes.
This course explores identifying and assessing anxiety and depression in children and teens, emphasising family-based interventions and evidence-based treatments like CBT and SSRIs. It highlights the importance of early detection, comprehensive care, and family involvement for effective support and improved outcomes.
This course explores early intervention strategies for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorders (ASD), detailing diagnostic tools such as ADOS and ADI-R. It covers interventions like ABA, speech therapy, and occupational therapy, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach for personalised treatment plans and improved outcomes.
This course explores challenges in pharmacotherapy for bipolar disorder in youth. It covers early identification, common medications, and risks such as side effects and stigma. Combining medication with psychotherapy improves outcomes. Early intervention is crucial for adolescents with schizophrenia, emphasizing comprehensive support and psychosocial interventions for better outcomes.
This course delves into behavioural disorders in children, focusing on Conduct Disorder (CD). It explores assessment methods and treatments, including Parent Management Training (PMT) and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), aiming to enhance understanding and support for affected individuals and their families.
This course explores strategies for trauma-informed care in adolescents, acknowledging trauma’s impact on mental health. It covers familial influences, substance use, social media, and LGBTQ+ issues. Emphasizing safety, trust, and empowerment, it aims to create supportive environments conducive to healing and resilience-building.
This course explores how peer relationships impact adolescent mental wellness, covering puberty’s emotional challenges, identity formation, and societal influences on body image. It emphasizes open communication, support networks, and comprehensive sexual health education to foster positive development amidst the complexities of adolescence.
This course explores the integration of mind-body practices, like yoga and mindfulness, in adolescent mental health. It covers benefits such as stress reduction, emotional regulation, and overall well-being, emphasizing holistic approaches to support youth flourishing.
This course explores equine-assisted therapy’s benefits and applications, emphasizing emotional awareness, confidence building, and social skills in children and adolescents. Through interactions with horses, it fosters holistic growth, offering unique opportunities for emotional healing and personal development in a controlled environment.
This course highlights the importance of psychoeducation and family therapy in bolstering youth mental health. It discusses building resilience through supportive relationships, positive role models, and safe environments. Early intervention programs, school-based services, community resources, advocacy, and addressing disparities are emphasised for comprehensive youth mental health support.
Certificate in Child Psychological Development
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Define key terms in the study of child psychology. Distinguish between the nature and nurture influences on a child’s development and evaluate how they are perceived by people. Discuss why correlation rather than cause is used in the of study children’s behaviour. Recognise the theories of continuity and discontinuity. Explain research methods used in psychology studies and the ethics involved in these studies.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Describe the theories of newborn development. Discuss the genetic and environmental factors (nature and nurture) that can influence a child’s personality. Explain the affects the perinatal environment can have on a child’s development.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain sensory discrimination and the various types of discrimination. Explain the infant states psychologists observe in research. Define the concept of Habituation. Give examples of Habituation.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Define key terms associated with learning. Define and give examples of the four basic ways of learning. Discuss how the four ways of learning can be practically applied to a child’s learning. Explain the role reinforcement, consequences and punishment play in the learning and development of an infant. Identify the factors that contribute to learned helplessness. Outline how learning control can overcome learned helplessness.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Identify the emotions displayed at different stages of an infant’s development. Explain smiling and fear using the perceptual recognition approach. Compare the different theories on mother-child attachment. Analyse the different theories on mother-child attachment by evaluating your own observations. Recognise key theories on the emotions and socialisation of babies. Explain the effects day care can have on the development of a child.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain Piaget’s stages of cognitive development using examples. Recognise the different types of play and why they are important. Define the cognitive processes using examples. Recognise the connection between cognition models and computer simulation. Explain the significance of memory capacity in cognitive development. Outline the main improvement strategies.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Discuss the different language acquisition theories. Describe the development of speech during the first two years of a baby’s life. Identify key speech- language milestones in the first 12 months of development. Discuss techniques that can aid the development of language in babies.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Discuss the influence nature and nurture has on intelligence. Explain the different approaches to defining intelligence. Give examples of how the approaches to intelligence can be applied. Outline how intelligence is measured. Discuss the limitations of intelligence testing. Explain the impact parental influences can have on intelligence.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Define social cognition. Discuss the key concepts of social cognition. Recognise the development of egocentrism in children. Explain the term perspective taking. Recognise how the development of social cognition is reflected in friendships children form. Discuss the types of social scripts children learn and their importance to the child’s development. Discuss the importance and relevance of pretend play for a child’s development.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Identify the three systems of the Freud’s personality structure. Define the concepts of Piaget’s approach to morality. Compare the levels of moral judgement in Kohlberg’s theory of moral development. Recognise the difference between power-assertive discipline and inductive discipline. Discuss the strategies designed to encourage altruistic behaviour and how to apply them. Distinguish between the two types of aggression. Recognise how aggression changes with age. Recognise aggression as a stable attribute.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Identify Freud’s key principle on child sexuality. Explain the phases of Freud’s Psychosexual development using examples. Distinguish between gender identity and sex role identity. Identify sexual behaviour displayed by children. Define child abuse. Recognise children most vulnerable to abuse. Recognise characteristics of abusers. Discuss the triggers of abuse.
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Discuss the influence and effects parental behaviour and family structure can have on a child’s development. Identify common disciplinary methods. Recognise the level of influence siblings have on a child’s development. Describe the influence and effects school can have on a child’s development. Discuss the influence of peer interaction on socialisation.
Certificate in Crisis Intervention and Counselling
This course covers crisis intervention models like the ABC Model and Psychological First Aid, essential crisis counselling skills, and ethical considerations. It also emphasises the importance of self-care strategies to prevent burnout and maintain counsellor effectiveness.
This course emphasises accurate documentation and record-keeping in crisis counselling for legal, ethical, and continuity purposes, advocates effective referrals and follow-ups for comprehensive care, and highlights the importance of confidentiality, standardised formats, and electronic health records for efficient and secure documentation.
This course on crisis intervention covers immediate behavioural interventions like de-escalation and safety planning. It focuses on empowerment through resilience-building, positive reinforcement, and client autonomy. Techniques include crisis management strategies, coping skills development, and fostering resilience to support clients in overcoming challenges effectively.
This course explores cultural sensitivity in crisis counselling, emphasising understanding diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and communication styles. Strategies include interpreter services, integrating spiritual practices, and adapting interventions. Addressing systemic barriers like racism and language access ensures equitable support for minority communities.
This course covers crisis intervention in medical emergencies and workplace crises. It emphasises emotional support, coping strategies, advocacy, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Topics include psychological first aid, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), and holistic care to enhance resilience and recovery in diverse crisis contexts.
This course emphasizes cultural competence and ethical practice in crisis counselling, integrating strategies like cultural awareness and legal compliance (e.g., Mental Health Act 1983). It highlights mitigating biases, adapting interventions, and managing legal liabilities to ensure effective, culturally sensitive client support.
This course covers various crisis intervention modalities including Family Systems Approaches, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Group Interventions. It emphasizes understanding family dynamics, leveraging client strengths, and fostering community support to facilitate resilience and recovery in crisis situations.
This course emphasizes public awareness and education in crisis preparedness. It covers targeted campaigns via media and community workshops, promoting resilience strategies, and engaging leaders. Key initiatives include safety drills, emergency fairs, and neighbourhood watch programs to empower communities in managing and recovering from crises effectively.
Certificate in Family Therapy and Support
This course covers the stages of the family life cycle, their developmental tasks and challenges, and effective coping strategies. It also addresses common family issues, their impact, and assessment techniques, guiding therapists in developing therapeutic plans to foster resilience, understanding, and healthy family dynamics.
This course covers family systems and dynamics, including power hierarchies, roles, narratives, and coping with change. It emphasises balanced leadership, positive storytelling, and resilience-building through effective communication, support networks, and problem-solving skills to foster healthy, harmonious family relationships.
This course explores parenting styles across cultures, highlighting authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved approaches. It discusses cultural influences, global family trends like diverse structures and technological impacts, emphasizing future challenges and opportunities for family dynamics and well-being.
This course covers collaborative goal setting in UK family therapy, focusing on empowerment through dialogue and elicitation. It emphasizes SMART goals for realism and uses progress monitoring tools for effective interventions, aiming for sustainable family dynamics and resilience.
This course explores Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), integrating techniques like the miracle question and scaling questions to empower clients. It also discusses multimodal approaches in family therapy, combining Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to address diverse family dynamics and enhance relationship outcomes.
This course covers Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), emphasizing strengths, goals, and positive outcomes. Techniques include the Miracle Question and Scaling Questions. Integration with CBT, EFT, and narrative therapy enhances family resilience and well-being through tailored, collaborative approaches.
This course explores how therapeutic apps and digital tools enhance family therapy, covering benefits like accessibility and real-time tracking. Future trends include AI integration and adapting to societal changes, ensuring therapists maintain core principles amid evolving practices.
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