Problems in Adolescence

Course details

The skills and talents of qualified child psychologists extent to youngsters of all ages – adolescents included. In fact, adolescence can be one of the most challenging of all developmental periods in life. Not quite an adult, though certainly not a child – a transition period that proves somewhat problematic for most people. However, there will always be those for whom these difficult years present more than just the usual growing-pains. From drug abuse to eating disorders to any number of social and emotional issues, teenagers and adolescents are susceptible to a wide spectrum of issues. Which is precisely why the professional child psychologist must give equal priority to this critically important developmental stage.
This advanced tutorial has been designed for anyone looking to build a deeper knowledge of the most common problems associated with adolescence. Explore teenage drug abuse and the process of becoming drug-free, along with common eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Study the potential causes of these and other issues in adolescence, along with their proactive prevention and/or treatment where identified.

Objectives
Discuss the problems of middle childhood
Identify the causes and development of fears and anxieties in childhood
Programme Content
Topics:
Drug Abuse
Becoming Street-Drug Free
Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa
Causes of Anorexia Nervosa
Therapy
Bulimia Nervosa
Main Treatments for Bulimia Nervosa
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students anywhere in the world
24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials
The benefit of applying for NUS extra Discount Card.
Course Material
All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
Online course materials
Question papers
Additional Supporting Material
Useful Links
Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a course with CPD Courses you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress. Updated on 12 November, 2017