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Course details
Counselling Child and AdolescentOverview
The "Counselling Child and Adolescent" course offers a comprehensive exploration of mental health issues in young individuals. From understanding child psychology to tackling complex topics like autism, ADHD, and self-harming behaviour, this course equips participants with valuable insights and skills for providing effective counselling and support to children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. It also covers the broader context of mental health in society and related legislations in the UK.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a foundational understanding of mental health and its significance.
- Explore child psychology and attachment theories.
- Understand the impacts of separation and loss on attachment during childhood.
- Identify factors influencing the development of mental health problems.
- Recognize common mental health issues affecting both young individuals and adults.
- Learn strategies for dealing with conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
- Develop skills to address self-harming behaviour in young individuals.
- Acquire knowledge of mental health treatment options and medications.
- Examine mental health considerations across different life stages and in the context of UK society.
- Understand the relevant legislations related to mental health in the UK.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for:
- Aspiring mental health professionals specializing in child and adolescent counselling.
- Educators, teachers, and school personnel.
- Social workers and child welfare specialists.
- Individuals passionate about supporting the mental well-being of young people.
- Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of mental health in children and adolescents.
Why Choose Us?
- Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials.
- Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts.
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform.
- Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result.
- The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification.
- Access to course content on a mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime.
- The benefit of career advancement opportunities.
- 24/7 student support via email.
Career Path
Enrol in our Counselling Child and Adolescent to enhance your career. Gain valuable skills and stand out from the competition. Launch a new career or reinvigorate an existing one.
Course Curriculum
Counselling Child and Adolescent
- Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health
- Module 02: Child Psychology
- Module 03: Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood
- Module 04: Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment Module 05: Factors that Influence Development
- Module 06: Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults
- Module 07: Other Mental Health Problems in Young and Adults
- Module 08: Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia in Young and Adults
- Module 09: Dealing With Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia in Young and Adults
- Module 10: The Self-Harming Behaviour
- Module 11: Mental Health Treatment and Medicine
- Module 12: Mental Health over the Lifespan and Society in the UK
- Module 13: Mental Health-Related Legislations in the UK
Updated on 14 November, 2023
Eligibility / Requirements
There are no specific eligibility requirements for this course. It is open to individuals interested in the field of child and adolescent mental health. A passion for understanding and supporting mental health in young individuals is encouraged. Access to a computer and the internet is recommended for course materials and resources.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
School Counselor , Youth Counselor , Clinical Psychologist , Mental Health Advocate , Social Worker , Family Therapist , Mental Health Program Coordinator , Educational Psychologist , Child Welfare Specialist , Child CounsellorAbout Alpha Academy
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- On top of our provision of professionally accredited courses, we also provide a free CV review for you within 24 hours of submission.
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Assessment and Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £19 for a PDF copy and £29 for an original print copy sent to you by post or for both £39.
