Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Domestic Violence and Abuse

The Components of Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence on Victims

Domestic Violence and Abuse on Children

Risks of Domestic Violence and Abuses on Children

Supporting the Victim and Reporting Incidents

Lesson Summary

This module will give you a broader understanding of domestic abuse and violence. We look at the signs of abuse in a relationship, the cycle of abuse and patterns of behaviour and the Duluth Model. This module briefly looks at the impact of domestic abuse on children as well as how to recognise and help victims of domestic abuse and violence.

Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn about identifying and reporting domestic violence and abuse in children and adults.

Fundamentals of Domestic Violence and Abuse

Domestic violence is common and many adults and children experience some sort in their lifetime. This course examines how to report abuse and explores the signs of abuse in a relationship. We will discuss different types and what to do if you suspect that a child is being abused. You will also learn how to help adults and children affected by domestic violence. Additionally, you will know how to report an incident in confidence.

Mental Health and Its Importance for Teachers

What is Mental Health Training for Teachers?

Common Mental Health Problems

Practical Support for Mental Health Problems

In this module, we will discuss the definition of wellness and mental health. We will explore the negative impact of poor mental health on happiness and productivity.  Next, we will discuss when professional help is needed for mental health, what treatments are available, and how you can promote the effectiveness of required treatments.

Course assessment

This free online training course will help you identify mental health issues in adults and children in a school setting.

Mental Health Training for Teachers

Our emotional and social wellbeing are becoming more important than ever before. This course trains you to recognize mental health problems in colleagues or students in a school setting. When you recognize mental health signs or symptoms, you can offer help or refer them to professionals. This course discusses the complexity of mental health and equips you with the skills to support others to manage their mental health effectively.

Adult Safeguarding, Abuse and Neglect

Whistleblowing, Information Sharing and Safeguarding

Restrictive Practices, Abuses and Online Safety Measures

This module will teach you how to safeguard individuals at risk of abuse or neglect. You will learn about different types of abuse or neglect and to respond appropriately. Moreover, systems and practices relating to child, young person, and adult safeguarding will be described.

Vulnerability, Abuse and Safeguarding in the UK - Course Assessment

This free online course discovers strategies and practices to guarantee the security of the persons under your care..

Vulnerability, Abuse and Safeguarding in the UK

People must understand what safeguarding is, where it applies to them, and what they should do if they ever suspect that abuse is taking place. Effective strategies allow at-risk children, teenagers, and adults to live without experiencing abuse, harm, or neglect. Each organisation, small group, and person should be conscious of their obligations to the workplace and society. This course will teach you how to go about safeguarding successfully.

Purpose, Scope, and Benefits

History and Development of Play Therapy

Theoretical Foundations in Play Therapy

Attachment Theory in Play Therapy

Object Relations Theory and Play Therapy

Play Stages and Ages

Filial Therapy and Play Therapy Applications

Parents and Play Therapy

Limit Setting in Play Therapy

Multicultural Play Therapy & Ethical Issues

Intensive & Short-Term Play Therapy

Play Therapy with Special Populations

Ethical Considerations in Play Therapy Practice

Integrating Play Therapy with Other Therapeutic Approaches

Play Therapy and Difficult Experiences

Diploma in Play Therapy - Assessment

Learn all the importance and key concepts of using play therapy in children, and its role in children's development.

Diploma in Play Therapy

If you're passionate about supporting children's emotional and psychological well-being, this comprehensive course on Play Therapy Foundations and Applications offers an engaging introduction to one of the most effective and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches. Designed for educators, mental health professionals, and emerging therapists, the course explores the history, theory, and practice of play therapy.

Introduction to Substance Misuse

Overview of Substance

Prevention and Awareness

Substance Misuse at Workplace

Substance Misuse Policy

Treatment of Substance Addiction

Laws and Acts on Substances

Substance Misuse and Youth

This module will introduce us to substance misuse and its effects on individuals. Following this, we will examine the potential health risks of a wide range of substances. In addition, we will learn about laws and acts of substance, along with penalties and regulations.

This free online course explores the effects of substance abuse and lays out the treatment options available to addicts.

Signs of Substance Abuse and What to Do

This healthcare course discusses commonly misused narcotics substances and the disorders linked to them. We lay out the health risks associated with substances like cocaine and heroin and discuss various approaches to treating addiction to them. We also examine the UK’s laws and regulations related to narcotics. Narcotic abuse is a serious personal and private problem so sign up for this drug addiction course to learn how to prevent and treat it.

Introduction to Learning Disability Nursing

Psychosocial Interventions and Psychodynamic Approaches

Learning Disability Nursing Throughout the Lifespan

This module provides an introduction to learning disabilities nursing. You will learn about the numerous psychosocial interventions that can support individuals with learning impairments. Also, look at the nature of learning disorders throughout a person's life and how they relate to learning disability nursing.

Promoting Health and Well-Being

Nursing Models and Behavioural Interventions

The Future of Learning Disability Nursing

This module will discover the different roles of learning disability nurses. You will learn about their connections to health action planning, facilitation, and promotion. Additionally, you will comprehend various nursing models, behavioural interventions, and future expectations they will have to meet.

Nursing Care for Patients With Learning Disabilities - Course Assessment

This free online medical course teaches you the foundational values, roles and models of learning disability nursing.

Nursing Care for Patients With Learning Disabilities

Are you interested in developing the fundamental skills necessary to support the mental well-being of children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities as you work towards a fulfilling career as a learning disability nurse? By enrolling in this free course, you will become familiar with different nursing models and psychological methods to help care for people with various learning needs and look after their mental health.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Crime Scene Investigation Techniques

Theories of Offending

Forensic Psychology in the Courtroom

Child Witness and Mental Health Law

Role of Psychologists in Legislation

Research Methods in Forensic Psychology

Assessment in Forensic Psycholog

Therapy in Forensic Psychology

This module will begin by helping you analyse the aspects of forensic psychology. Also, you will learn about the essential characteristics and mindset of a forensic psychologist. You will also be taught the proper procedure for understanding the court procedure. You will discover answers to questions like: "What is a complete evaluation"

Basic Theory and Concepts of Forensic Psychology - Course assessment

Learn the basics of forensic psychology in this free online course that covers the roles of a forensic psychologist.

Basic Theory and Concepts of Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology is the practice of psychology applied to the law.  This course describes the essential characteristics and mindset of forensic psychologists. We show you how to successfully implement concepts in court. This course will provide answers to questions like "What is the history of Forensic psychology?" and "What is training and education?" This course suits anyone who is ready to start a career in Forensic psychology.

Introduction to School Counselling

Who is a School Counsellor?

The Work of a School Counsellor

This module introduces you to school-based counselling and will teach you how to build a good counselling relationship with your clients. You will also learn about the roles and responsibilities of a school counsellor. Ways to deal with children and adolescents, parents, technology and children with psychological problems will also be examined.

Training for School Counsellors - Course Assessment

Learn how school counsellors build healthy relationships through good communication in this free online course.

Training for School Counsellors

Counselling in schools is a rising field of study. Many children and adolescents need to talk to someone outside their immediate circle of family and friends during periods of mental or physical distress. This course explains these challenges and how to approach them from a counselling perspective. We also show you how to use technology to advise students and families and how to handle children with psychological and behavioural problems.

Introduction To The Field Of Community Psychology

The Role of Prevention

A Social Justice Orientation

A Shift in Perspective: The Ecological Model

Other Key Principles of Community Psychology

This module will introduce you to the field of community psychology, defining why it was created, when, and the key aspects of it such as prevention, social justice, and its key principles.

Historical Context

The First Decade: 1965-1975

The Second Decade: 1975-1985

The Third Decade: 1985-1995

The Fourth Decade: 1995-2005

The Fifth Decade: 2005 to The Present

This module details the history of Community Psychology from its founding at the 1965 Swapmscott conference to the modern day.

Introduction Community Psychologists Who We Are

Non-Traditional Community Psychologiests

Community Psychology Work Setting

How to Gain Employment As a Community Psychologist

This module discusses who community psychologists are and the issues they explore and investigate, detailing non-traditional approach to becoming a community psychologist, work settings, and how to gain employment as a community psychologist.

Why Study International Community Psychology

Types of International Community Psychology Work

A Method to Understand Context and Culture

A Method To Understand Historical Context

From Heroism To Justice

The Challenges of International Community Psychology

Practical Skills From International Community Psychology

This module will describe some of the similarities and differences International Community Psychology has with “domestic” Community Psychology, and give examples of some of the unique challenges and rewards of doing International Community Psychology work.

Diploma in Community Psychology - First Assessment

You need a score of 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Why Theories are Important

Ecological Theory

Sense of Community Theory

Social Climate Theory

Liberation Psychology

This module discusses the theories in community psychology and why they are important including detail on the; Ecological theory, sense of community theory, social climate theory, and liberation psychology.

Is a Community Intervention Successful

Evidence and Scientific Process

Research and Ethics

Elements of Research Design

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

Mixed Methods Research and Other Methods

This module takes you though different research methods that can be used by community psychologists and why you would use them and discusses the ethics of research and research design.

The Role of Competencies in Community Psychology

The Competencies

Learning and Strengthening Competencies

Diploma in Community Psychology - Second Assessment

Cultural Humility

Dimensions of Diversity

Impact of Identities

Designing Culturally-Situated Community Programs

This topic discusses a community psychologists need to respect diversity in their work including, what cultural humility is, the different dimension of diversity, the impact of identities and how to design culturally situated programs.

Just What is Oppression

Why Oppression?

Psychological Implications of Oppression

Just What is Power?

Oppression and Power: Two Sides of The Same Coin

Action Strategies: Dismantling Oppression and Power

Systems Perspective

This module discusses the interrelated concepts of oppression and power and explore their relationship to the health and well-being of communities.

Introduction to Empowerment

Levels of Empowerment - Part 1

Levels of Empowerment - Part 2

Privilege, Oppression, and Empowerment

A Conceptual Model of Empowerment

This module introduces you to empowering others, or empowerment, starting off with teaching you what empowerment is, the different levels of empowerment, and a conceptual model for empowering others.

Diploma in Community Psychology - Third Assessment

Introduction to Community Interventions

Effectiveness

Implementation

Transforming Community Contexts

This topic discusses implementing community interventions which are actions that address social problems or unmet human needs, and take place in a neighborhood, community, or other setting.

Historical Perspectives

Types of Prevention

Promotion and Risk

Prevention Research and Programming

Critiques of the Prevention Paradigm

This module discusses the history of prevention in psychology and its key concepts along with its issues and critiques.

Physiological Vs. Psychological Stress

Coping and Stress

Coping and Context

Resilience

This module teaches you about what stress is, the different types of stress and how to deal with it including strategies for coping with stress and how some people are resilient to stress.

Diploma in Community Psychology - Fourth Assessment

Introduction to Public Policy

What is Public Policy

Community Psychology and Public Policy

How Community Psychologists Influence Public Policy

Challenges to Policy Work and A Historical Perspective

This module is about policies that often are not visible but create types of hardships, and it will often take a historical perspective to see the reasons so many have diminished life opportunities and long-term financial hardship.

Collaborative Partnerships

Community Coalitions

The Cycle of Community Organizing

Community Organizing Techniques

Other Key Concepts of Community Organizing

This module discusses community psychologists work with collaborative partnerships, community coalitions and organizing community,

Introduction to Behavioural Approaches

Applied Behaviour Analysis

Contribution of Behavioral Community Psychology

Other Issues to Consider

This module will teach you about Behavioral Community Psychology approach which allows for a more focused and targeted method to define and change a range of community and social problems.

Introducing Social and Political Change

Use of Participatory Means

Means Matter

Praxis as an Alternative Process

This module discusses social and political change, starting with the example of Dr. Martin Luther King work for civil-rights, and what social and political change is. Then participatory means is explained, getting people to participate in creating change, along with discussing how the ethical means by with change is created matters.

Community Psychology Participatory Approaches

This module discusses dissemination and implementation of community psychology programs, talking about what knowledge and evidence is, participatory approaches to implementation, an the ecological perspective when implementing a program.

Learn about community psychology, community psychologists and their view on social problems in this free online course.

Diploma in Community Psychology

This free online course, Diploma in Community Psychology, will teach you about how social problems are viewed by community psychologists, and how they attempt to solve them. You will also learn about community intervention and prevention strategies, how communities cope with the stress as well as how community psychologists attempt to change and disrupt harmful dynamics in an attempt to improve community wellbeing.