Learning Outcomes

What is Dementia

Living with Dementia

Causes of Dementia and its Caring Cost

Lesson Summary

In this module, we’ll teach you how to assess dementia, the risk factors involved and prevent its onset and progression. We'll discuss the unfair treatment that people with dementia face and how to support them so they can live a quality life. You’ll also learn about the legal rights of dementia patients and the challenges faced by carers.

Dementia Care and Management - Course assessment

This free online caregiving course teaches you about dementia and explains how to care for those suffering from it.

Dementia Care and Management

Dementia is a loss of cognitive function and can develop at any age. It can be a difficult and overwhelming journey for those affected by it and their loved ones. This psychology course discusses the causes of dementia and how it affects the brain, memory and ability to use language. We outline the requirements of a person with dementia and explain how to manage their care and support them in the home or as a professional caregiver in the UK.

Age-Related Understanding of Loss

Children's Reactions to Loss

Other Possible Reactions to Loss

Loss of Parents

Loss of a Sibling

Other Losses

Loss During Different Developmental Stages

Difficulties in the Grieving Process

Care for Children During Loss

Guidelines for the Care of Children's Needs

Loss in Educational Settings

Therapy for Grieving Children

Self-Care During Grief

Understanding Childhood Grief and Supporting Children Through Loss - Assessment

Discover effective strategies and activities needed for supporting children through loss in this free online course.

Understanding Childhood Grief and Supporting Children Through Loss

This course offers an essential foundation for understanding childhood grief and the ways children experience and respond to loss. You will explore the types of losses children may face and how these affect their emotional development and behavior. The course provides practical strategies for supporting grieving children. It is valuable for parents, educators, caregivers, and professionals working with children navigating loss.

Basics of Animal Behavior

Animal Cognition and Intelligence

Comparative Animal Psychology

This module explores the fascinating world of animal behavior and the psychological processes underlying it. You will examine key concepts in ethology, cognition, and social behaviors across a variety of species. The module covers instinct, learning, communication, mating strategies, and survival mechanisms.

Animal Behaviour and Psychology - Course Assessment

Learn about animal behavior and psychology, from instincts to sophisticated intelligence, in this free online course.

Animal Behaviour and Psychology

Do you want to understand and care for animals? This course explores the fascinating world of animal behavior and psychology, revealing how they think, feel, and communicate. You'll learn to interpret their instincts and social cues, improving your ability to predict their actions and provide optimal care. Develop critical thinking, observation, and empathy, valuable in zoology, vet care, and conservation. Enroll to become an animal care expert!

Definition Of Trauma

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

The Impact Of Childhood Traumas On Adulthood

The Treatment Of Ptsd

Play And Play Therapy

Therapeutic Use Of Play

Developmental Play Therapy

Physiological And Biochemical Effects Of The Sense Of Touch

In this module, we aim to gain a fundamental comprehension of treatments, definitions, and causes of childhood trauma. Additionally, we delve into effective treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder, where cognitive behavioural therapy plays a crucial role. We also study the concept of play and its fundamental theories.

Course assessment

Learn how play therapy can be used to treat the effects of childhood trauma in this free online child psychology course.

Treatments for Childhood Traumas

This child psychology course discusses the effects of childhood trauma and how to treat them. We explain how trauma affects a child's emotional, physical and mental development and describe the impacts of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We then establish the importance of play therapy and show you how to create safe spaces in which children can heal. We also trace the connections between developmental play therapy and mental health.

ADHD and Defiant Disorders

Conduct Disorder and Childhood Depression

Tic Disorders and Seperation Anxiety Disorder

Selective Mutism and Specific Phobia

Pervasive Generalized and Social Anxiety

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Eating Disorder

This module will begin by helping you analyze the causes of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. We will also help you find information on the treatment for oppositional defiant disorder. You will have the opportunity to evaluate the tic disorders. We will help you answer questions like "What is the treatment for Selective Mutism?"

Early Childhood Behavioral and Psychological Disorders - Course assessment

This free online child psychology course explains how to manage childhood behavioral and psychological disorders.

Early Childhood Behavioral and Psychological Disorders

This child psychology course discusses the important role played by behavioral and psychological disorders in children. We explain how to treat disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). We describe the impact of diagnosing childhood depression and discuss how to treat it. This course answers questions like ‘how can you treat social anxiety and eating disorders in children?’.

Introduction to PTSD

Pathophysiology

Symptoms of PTSD

Diagnosis of PTSD

Management of PTSD

This section covers the basics of PTSD, as well as its history. We will delve deeply into pathophysiology. Furthermore, we will discuss the symptoms and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD. Finally, you will be introduced to therapy methods and ways an individual can manage PTSD.

Introduction to PTSD: Treating Trauma and Managing Symptoms - Course Assessment

Learn how to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and manage its symptoms in this free online PTSD course.

Introduction to PTSD: Treating Trauma and Managing Symptoms

The World Health Organization estimated in 2019 that over 280 million people worldwide suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This course examines PTSD and lays out its treatment options. We explain how various types of traumatic events can be risk factors for developing PTSD. We then explain how evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral and exposure therapy combine with self-care techniques to manage PTSD symptoms.

Introduction to Postpartum Depression

Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Postpartum Depression

Management and Support for Individuals With Postpartum Depression

Delve into the emotional complexities of postpartum experiences. Explore a spectrum of feelings, identify coping mechanisms, cultivate resilience, and build a supportive community. Uncover a transformative path to navigate the shadows of motherhood with strength and grace.

Efforts of Motherhood: Navigating the Depths of Postpartum Depression - Course Assessment

Explore the nuances of postpartum struggles and find healing in the shadows of motherhood with this free online course.

Efforts of Motherhood: Navigating the Depths of Postpartum Depression

Embark on a transformative journey through the shadows of motherhood with our course. Delve into the complexities of postpartum experiences, gaining insights into coping mechanisms, fostering mental well-being, and building a supportive community. Uncover the nuances of emotional challenges, discover effective strategies for self-care, and navigate the path to healing. Join us on this enlightening exploration of the depths of maternal well-being.

The Importance of Social and Emotional Skills

Areas of Children's Overall Development

Communication With Children

Developing Empathy

Self-Control

Creativity in Children

Developing Teamwork Skills

Promoting Optimism in Children

Honesty as an Important Virtue

Developing Tolerance in Children

Gratitude as an Important Social and Emotional Skill

Social Media and Social and Emotional Skills

Social and Emotional Learning: Supporting Children's Growth - Assessment

Learn strategies to successfully teach children the social and emotional skills needed in everyday life.

Social and Emotional Learning: Supporting Children's Growth

This course offers a valuable opportunity to learn about social and emotional skills and why they are essential for children’s development. It introduces practical strategies that can help children build key skills such as empathy, self-control, creativity, teamwork, optimism, honesty, tolerance, and gratitude. This course empowers parents and educators with the tools to nurture children’s growth in building strong, positive social skills.

Concepts of Art Therapy

Art Therapy Techniques

Beneficiaries of Art Therapy

This module introduces the concept of art therapy and discusses some of the important figures in the development of art therapy. You’ll be introduced to the key types of art therapy, including individual and group therapy. You’ll learn about art therapy techniques and their applications.

Course Assessment - Introduction to Art Therapy

Learn the benefits of art therapy and how to use it to improve patients’ mental health in this free online course.

Introduction to Art Therapy

Art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses art as a form of communication between the therapist and the patient to treat a wide range of mental health conditions. In this psychotherapy course, we explore the concepts and practices of art therapy to help you engage in therapeutic art activities with your clients. We provide the skills you need to confidently work with clients of all artistic abilities in a variety of settings.

Introduction to Schizophrenia

Symptoms and Subtypes of Schizophrenia

Causes and Risk Factors

Diagnosis and Assessment

Treatment Approaches

Challenges and Coping Strategies

Current Research and Future Directions

This module delves into the multifaceted nature of schizophrenia, with a comprehensive exploration of its scientific foundations and the lived experiences of those affected by the disorder. Gain a deep understanding of the biological, genetic, and environmental factors contributing to schizophrenia while gaining insights into its challenges.

Schizophrenia Unveiled: Exploring the Science and Human Experience - Course Assessment

Explore the psychology of schizophrenia to understand the human experience of the disorder in this free online course.

Schizophrenia Unveiled: Exploring the Science and Human Experience

This psychology course explains the science of schizophrenia to help you understand how it affects the mental health and wellbeing of those afflicted by this complex brain disorder. We go through the latest research into schizophrenia to describe its genetic factors, brain connectivity and emerging treatments. The course explains how the disorder affects individuals and society and provides effective strategies you can use to support sufferers.

Understanding OCD

Neurobiological Basis of OCD

Causes and Symptoms of OCD

Treatment and Management of OCD

Stigma and Advocacy

Living with OCD

In this module, you'll delve deep into the complexities of OCD, gaining a thorough understanding of its types, symptoms, and underlying causes. You'll learn about effective diagnosis criteria and a range of evidence-based treatment options, including behavioral therapies and medication. In the end, you will be well-equipped to manage it.

Overcoming OCD: Diagnosis Criteria, Treatment Options, and Management - Course Assessment

Learn how to manage obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in this free online course that explores the psychology of OCD.

Overcoming OCD: Diagnosis, Treatment Options and Management

Gain a deep understanding of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and learn effective management techniques in this comprehensive wellness course. We explore OCD types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and co-occurring disorders. We take a deep dive into OCD and explore its history, diagnosis criteria, treatment options, and management strategies. Sign up to learn how to reduce the impact of OCD on daily life, whether it’s your own or another’s.

Introduction to Counselling

Types of Counselling

Introduction to Psychotherapy

Therapeutic Relationship

Relationship Between Counselling and Psychotherapy

This module introduces the learner to the terms counselling and psychotherapy in the world of mental health. Both the terms counselling and psychotherapy shall be defined along with a discussion on the goals that they hope to achieve. The skills required to be either of the two shall be identified and the inter-relationship between them explained.

Dynamic Psychotherapy

Mental Health Conditions

Mental Disorders

Psychotherapy Healing

This module shall be discussing the role of psychotherapy in treating mental health disorders. The role and evolution of dynamic psychotherapy shall be described to the learner. Various types of mental health conditions and disorders will be identified. The available forms of psychotherapy to treat these mental health conditions shall be analysed.

Basics of Counselling and Psychotherapy - Course assessment

Learn how to treat mental disorders with counselling and psychotherapy in this free online psychology training course.

Basics of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Do you have the aptitude required to become a counsellor or psychotherapist but seek the skills? This course on the basics of counselling and psychotherapy delves into the world of mental health and the evolution of treatment options since the early days of the ‘talking cure’. We trace the relationship between counselling and psychotherapy and explore the works of renowned psychologists like Sigmund Freud to train you in the use of both methods.

The Human Potential

Reality of Underachievement

Indicators of Underachievement

This module explores the human potential and the definition, common myths, facts, signs and causes of underachievement. You will develop an understanding of the underachiever's behaviours and learn how to discern the telltale signs of underachievement. By the end of this module, you will be able to recognize underachieving persons around you.

Introduction to Empowering Underachieving Persons

The Power and Effectiveness of Empowering Underachievers

Exploring the Consequences of Empowering Underachievers

At the end of this module, you will understand the significance of the key elements of autonomy and partnership in empowering underachieving individuals. You will also be prepared to address relapse and adapt approaches to navigate potential challenges. Lastly, you will appreciate the crucial role of empowerment specialists.

An Overview of the Essential Skills

Identifying Growth Areas and Setting Goals

Emotional Awareness & Mental Health

Skills for Connecting and Building Rapport

Growth Mindset & Habits of Mind

At the end of this module, you will have developed a repertoire of skills for empowering underachieving individuals. You will make a greater impact on their empowerment journey through collaboration and understanding motivations. You will also learn to foster a growth mindset and the 16 Habits of Mind to unlock potential.

Introduction to Empowerment Plans

Choosing the Right Approach

Solving Random Cases of Underachievement

At the end of this module, you would have developed the ability to create tailored empowerment plans. You will also learn how to start the empowerment process, apply the SMP method, utilize the Sharzelos model, and differentiate between positive and negative underachievers.

Become an Empowerment Specialist -  Course Assessment

This free online personal development course explains how to coach people to help them reach their full potential.

Become an Empowerment Specialist: Empower Those Around You

This positive psychology course provides strategies for empowering underachieving people to overcome limiting beliefs that keep them from achieving their goals. We explore concepts like human potential, motivation and empowerment planning. This course suits life coaches, educators, mentors, parents, aspiring leaders and anyone passionate about personal development and helping others to reach their full potential and develop a positive mindset.

Introduction

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Treatment of Trauma

In this module, you will be introduced to treating traumas like PTSD using DBT Dialectical behavioral therapy, and you will be shown a demo of how DBT works, you will be shown the distinction between CBT and DBT and you will learn about the four skills modules of DBT which includes mindfulness and distress tolerance.

Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance and Emotional Regulation

Treatment of Trauma using Interpersonal effectiveness

In this module, you will learn the role of mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation in the treatment of trauma, you will also learn the objectives and skills of interpersonal effectiveness which include being gentle and showing interest and you will also learn how this can also be used in treating trauma.

Treating Trauma using DBT - Course assessment

This free online psychology course trains you to manage cognitive disorders using dialectical behavioural therapy.

Treating Trauma using DBT

This free online course arms you with the knowledge required to manage and treat trauma and cognitive disorders. We explore the causes of cognitive disorders and how to manage them. We explain how to treat trauma using dialectical behavioural therapy techniques that draw on and enhance mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Sign up to learn how to help people reconnect with their peers and themselves.

Fundamentals of Play Therapy

Different Models and Issues in Play Therapy

Play Therapy for Abused and Homeless Children

Mental Health Interventions and Recent Trends in Play Therapy

This module studies the origin and principles of play therapy and types of imaginative play. We review the models, approaches, common problems, outcomes, and advantages of play therapy. Moreover, we highlight the intervention process for abused and homeless children. We also discuss play interventions for mental health management in children.

Basics of Play Therapy - Course Assessment

In this free online course, we study how to use play therapy to address mental health challenges in troubled children.

Basics of Play Therapy

Play is the universal language of children. It is enjoyable, brightens the spirit, and elevates a child's outlook on life. Games like running, climbing, dancing, painting, and drawing are play activities that children enjoy. This course is a great place to start your journey to becoming a play therapist. Study the origin, principles, and models of play therapy and learn to use play therapy for mental health management in children. Enrol now.

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Positive Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

In this module, you will be introduced to the concepts of psychology as well as positive psychology. You will learn about the relevance of positive psychology, the connections between Indian psychology and positive psychology, along with the different methods of research used in the field of psychology

Classification and Measures of Character Strength

Character Strength and Virtues

Models of Character Strength and Virtues

In this module, you will be introduced to the meaning of character strengths and values as well as how they are developed. You will learn about the classification along with the measures of character strengths. You will also learn about culture and language issues in the diversity of traits.

Happiness and Wellbeing

Culture and Happiness

Measures for Happiness Testing

In this module, you will be introduced to the meaning of happiness and wellbeing along with the role they play in fostering healthy relationships. You will learn about the categories of wellbeing, as well as the factors that affect happiness and wellbeing in every individual.

Positive Affectivity

Emotional Intelligence

In this module, you will be introduced to the components of positive emotional state and processes. You will learn about the neurobiological basis of positive affectivity, as well as the distinction between emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient in positive psychology.

Diploma in Positive Psychology - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Hope and Optimism

Self and Related Concepts

Resilience

In this module, you will be introduced to the concepts of hope, optimism, resilience and the concept of self as components of intrapersonal positive strengths. You will learn about the three aspects of self, the theory of hope, as well as the factors affecting resilience.

Free online course on the fundamentals of positive psychology as well as the current trends in the field of psychology.

Diploma in Positive Psychology

This free online course on positive psychology provides comprehensive information about the positive instincts to fulfil human potential. Learn about the measures for testing happiness as well as how to develop emotional intelligence to effectively interact with other people. You will also learn about the concept of self, resilience, and the role they play in human interaction. Start this course today and improve your social science skills.