By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the history and development of child psychology
• Analyze the various socio-economic contexts and influences on child psychology
• Discuss the various theories and stages of a child's cognitive development process
• Identify the various influences on a child during the growth process
• Explain the various types of behaviors that a child displays during various stages of growth
• Describe the physical environment in which a child grows and how it affects children's health
• State the role of health services and their importance in the developmental stages of children

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the term ‘early childhood’ and describe its characteristics
• Establish the importance of early childhood development 
• Categorize the various developmental stages of childhood, both physical and mental
• Discuss the different skills a child acquires during their early years
• Analyze early speech development 
• Discuss the phases of a child's emotional growth
• Identify a child's social behavioral patterns over the course of their development

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyze cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and learn how it can help children
• Classify treating ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorder, trauma and PTSD with CBT
• Define ‘CBT therapy for children’, ‘eating disorder’ and ‘defiant’
• Outline research into substance misuse
• Arrange CBT according to Epictetus and map areas of CBT application
• Define ‘interventions’, ‘cognitive restructuring’ and ‘exposure’
• Describe case conceptualisation and treatment planning

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe depression and anxiety and explain the role of exposure therapy in alleviating their symptoms
• Explain the development of cognitive-behavioral therapy as a form of treatment for generalized anxiety disorder
• Identify the main differences between cognitive therapy and other forms of constructive therapy
• Discuss the techniques used in cognitive therapy in order to identify and treat a patient with a mental illness
• Describe the underlying principles and core beliefs that make up the foundation of cognitive therapy
• Explain the difference between behavioral and cognitive therapy
• Identify when to use either behavioral or cognitive therapy
• Describe psychoeducation and cognitive restructuring to challenge anxiety triggers and rebuild thought processes
• Discuss the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder
• Identify the signs and symptoms of OCD and the use of cognitive conceptualization for their treatment
• Explain the process of exposure therapy and ritual prevention and their efficacy in treating anxiety symptoms

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyze cognitive theory and research on anxiety
• Explain the dysfunctional cognition of people with anxiety
• Describe comorbid substance use
• Recognize the use of conditioning theories
• Outline the cognitive model of anxiety
• Identify the central tenets of the cognitive model of anxiety

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the elements of complete situational analysis
• Discuss perceived autonomic arousal
• Outline the delivery of safety-seeking behaviour
• Analyse cognitive assessment and case formulation
• Explain the adaptive value of fear, the role of avoidance and safety-seeking
• Classify treatment strategies
• Describe ‘homework compliance’
• Recognise cost-benefit analysis and ‘decatastrophising’

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the significance of proper nutrition for children during their growing years
• Outline the importance of maintaining proper hygiene for infants, toddlers and children with special needs 
• Summarise the four different types of ‘reinforcers’ and provide examples
• State the purpose of a skills analysis tool and its significance for a special needs child
• List some of the most basic self-care skills for children
• Relate the most important care guidelines for special needs children

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyse child psychology in the context of child development
• Describe the various developmental patterns of children
• Evaluate child psychology dynamic systems
• Explain the distinction between ethology and evolution
• Recognise the psychological aspects of the family dynamic
• Identify the psychological characteristics of peers and friends
• Recognise gender roles in child psychology
• Summarise morality, altruism and aggression in terms of child psychology