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Courses available in Psychology Courses
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Why are some people different? Want to learn about schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, mania, childhood disorders? Why not take this course? Understanding abnormal behaviour is the first step toward dealing with it, both for professionals as well as friends, relatives and aquaintances This course can be of value to anyone who wants to understand more about common psych... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
The period of adolescence involves a lot of changes and development. It can be difficult understanding the many changes that occur within teenagers. This course considers all the many changes that occur during this period. There are many changes in relation to sexuality, bodily changes, emotional changes, such as depression, self-esteem and so on. Also, how teenagers may become... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course builds on the certificate in psychology to give the student a broader scope. It involves an additional two study modules plus 100 hours of industry experience. This course may be used as a stepping stone to our Associate Diploma in Psychology or our Associate Diploma in Psychology and Counselling. It may also be useful for those wishing to go on to study to degree l... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Animal behaviour skills are valuable for anyone dealing with animals from farmers and pet owners to animal trainers, breeders or wildlife managers.
Psychologists have long used the study of animal behaviour as a way of gaining insights into human behaviour. The study of animal behaviour provides a foundation for animal training, or more generally, animal care. It also provi... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Psychology is a exciting and developing field. This course will enable you to develop your understanding of the field of psychology. Psychology is useful in many different careers, from law, human resources, personnel, marketing, social work, youth work, counseling and many more.
This course is different and unique, allowing you to gain a solid and broad base foundation in t... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Stress, anger, concentration, clarity of thought etc. are all influenced by your physical wellbeing (eg. fitness, general health, the food you eat). This course develops an understanding of how a persons state of mind influences their physical body; and the way in which their body affects their state of mind.... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course complements Biopsychology I, with a strong focus on the brain and the way it affects human behaviour. An individuals interaction with the environment will determine the development of the nervous system. An individuals neural activity will determine behavioural capacities and tendencies some of which are experience as thoughts feelings and memories.Excessive stress ... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Career Counselling is a valuable addition to your teaching, counselling, management, life-coaching, or community services qualification. It can also improve parents' ability to help their children choose suitable career paths, or student's ability to plan their own career or career change.
Starting or changing a career can be quite a challenge. Without help, a person can ea... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This certificate is designed for people working with children or teenagers; or interested in a pursuing a career of working with youth. What is psychology? Psychology is a science. It is the study of human and animal behaviour. Some say the study of mind or the brain. Whilst others consider it to be the study of personality. Psychology considers what motivates people to do what... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Biopsychology is also known as Physiological Psychology, Psychobiology or Biological Psychology. Physiology is the study of the way living organisms function. It can encompass the way things move, chemical and bodily processes, growth, atrophy, and anything else that supports or causes physical or chemical changes to occur within the body. Therefore, it differs from anatomy, wh... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
A foundation certificate, aimed at people working or looking to work in care or health care services. This course can also be used as a first step toward our Diploma in Counselling and Psychology. What is Counselling? Many people go through times when they find their lives overwhelming or distressing. This may be due to bereavement, illness, family crisis, relationship br... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This Certificate is designed for people who already have some relevant knowledge, but need to braden the scope and deepth of knowledge in order to be able to provide more wholistic duidence to clients in helping them develop a better state of wellbeing and balance in their lives. The task of the life coach is not to analyse the client, but to work with the client to understand ... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course is aimed at those who wish to gain a good insight into psychology. It is useful as a first step to further study, as an employment aid for those working in related fields, as a social tool for those wishing to understand more about the behaviour of themselves and others around them, or simply to broaden one s horizons. Psychology is a fascinating subject area that p... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Develop an understanding of how children think, and how their psychology changes as they develop. This course will be of value to anyone who works OR lives with children (e.g. parents, play leaders, teachers, etc).... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Conflict is destructive when it:
diverts energy away from important work or other issues (consider, much scientific and social progress has been made during war times. This is not to say that war is good, but that conflict can encourage progressive thought and action)
destroys morale
polarises groups
deepens differences in values
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Many people use counselling skills in their daily lives. However, sometimes it may be inappropriate for people to use their usual methods of support. They may discuss their problems with friends and family usually, but sometimes they may not want to. They may feel that the person is too close, that they dont want them to know their confidential problems or the person they would... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Already have some counselling skills, but would like to be able to improve on them? Want to learn more counselling skills? Improve your counselling abilities? This may be the course for you. Counselling Skills II covers telephone counselling, online courselling, techniques for dealing with crisis situations and much more. Learn to demonstrate how micro-skills can be combined in... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
What did Freud, Adler, Erikson, Rogers and Beck have to say about theoretical approaches to counselling?Develop your understanding of most of the major theoretical approaches to counselling and their application to the counselling process. The course does not adopt a particular stance but provides an overview and awareness of different types of therapy. Course Aim: "Explai... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Crises happens to everyone, and intervention can take many forms, from family helping and support strategies to professional counselling strategies aimed at helping the individual cope with crisis in ways that reduce the negative psychological, physiological and behavioural effects of trauma on that person and his or her environment.Develop your ability to effectively counsel a... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
A solid introduction to how people's psychology (attitudes/state of mind) develops throughout life. This is a course for people of any age in a counselling, supporting, or teaching capacity, who will benefit from understanding how physiological and psychological changes over the lifespan affect human behaviour. Parents and carers will gain greater insight into issues that p... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course is a vocational course aimed at those who wish to pursue a career in counselling. As such, it contains a practical element that not only complements the theory, but also prepares the student for real-life counselling situations. This course is an exceptionally solid foundation for a career in counselling. 1500 hours, 15 modules including practical component Prepares... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Understand how and why people learn, and how to apply that understanding to bring about changes in people of all ages. This course will benefit a wide range of people, from parents (understanding of how their children develop) to teachers/trainers and welfare workers or leisure professionals (eg. youth leaders).... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
What is grief, why is it usually healthy and normal, and how can you help someone suffering grief? Everyone suffers grief at some stage; and for some helping others deal with grief can be a significant part of their job.Grief is either uncomplicated normal grief or complicated. This is the reaction of a loved one to loss. Some grieving individuals may display symptoms that ar... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course helps develop knowledge and skills for anyone involved in workplace situations, such as managers, supervisors, small business owners, union representatives, etc.... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Develop a solid foundation in psychology including the nature and scope of psychology, neurological and environmental effects on behaviour, personality, consciousness, perception, needs, drives and motivation.Start building an ability to analyse aspects of a persons psychological state and apply derived knowledge to motivate that person. This course gives greater insight ... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Life coaching is a rewarding and fulfilling career. This course will teach you how to help others. Support them to lose weight, be promoted, find a new career, resolve difficult problems. It will enable people in health, fitness, counselling, social work and other professions to help others set and achieve life goals. Develop your skills in setting and achieving goals, not only... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Market segmentation focuses on the consumer end of the market. It breaks away from the old-fashioned view that consumers were one large undifferentiated market. Instead it focuses on target groups. Segmentation is the backbone of the marketing concept. Marketing Psychology looks at this and much more...Once a niche in the market has been identified, a product can be positioned... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
The world is an increasingly small place with cultures mixing in many different ways. This course covers cultural diversity, cultural self-awareness, the impact of prejudice and racism, barriers to efective relationships and much more. Cultural diversity refers to the differences between human communities based on differences in their ideologies, values, beliefs, norms, custom... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
How is a persons psychology is affected by anatomical and physiological characteristics of their nervous system? The nervous system allows humans to adapt to changes. Changes can occur inside (e.g. too little oxygen while running) or outside (e.g. the anticipation of food or the chill of a winter wind). The nervous system will perceive the change and will take actions to adjus... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Do you work in counselling? Are you thinking of setting up your own professional practice? This is the course for you. It will help you to develop your understanding of appropriate practices and procedures within the counselling profession. Students will also gain knowledge of the self, personality and emotions and their effect on the counselling process as well as being introd... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Professional supervision for psychologists and counsellors involves (for want of a better word) debriefing. Without the opportunity to discuss cases in a confidential professional situation, a professional can themselves begin to suffer from the burden of having to deal alone with a build up of problems they confront on a regular basis.
Supervision:
is a formal arran... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Psychology is a wide and diverse field of study. This "specialised Qualification" enables you to specialise in a certain area of psychology. There is a set syllabus consisting generally of 30 lessons that relate to a particular specialist theme. A Proficiency Award allows you to study subjects in a highly specialised area. You select and study three short courses of y... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Learn to determine why and when to use psychological assessment, and develop an understanding of the different types of assessment available (eg. Behavioural Assessment, Wechsler Inteligence and Memory Scales, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, etc.
Psychological tests assess and evaluate information that is given to the examiner by the client. This information is in... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
What is psychology ? You might not be sure about what exactly psychology is. Psychology is a science. It is the study of human and animal behaviour. Some say the study of mind or the brain. Whilst others consider it to be the study of personality. Psychology considers what motivates people to do what they do.
So what is Abnormal Behaviour? There are some main types of a... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Drugs is a word used by the medical profession to refer to medicines that can cure or arrest disease or alleviate symptoms, ease pain or provide other benefits. Powerful drugs may have side effects, but commonly used drugs with less potential to harm can be sold over the counter. More powerful drugs often require a medical practitioners prescription. Another definition of drugs... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
There are many and varied reasons why relationships breakdown and irreconcilable differences is one of them. This occurs when two people differ in their beliefs and values and neither are willing to accept that the other person holds a different viewpoint. While agreeing to disagree would be a type of win-win in this situation, the way in which the difference is communicated an... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Man is a social animal, and as such, it is very important to understand the psychology of how we interact with each other, or act as a group rather than as an individual. Social psychology is concerned with studying the way people interact within groups. Given that most people work with other people, social interaction is natural at work. Some of this is informal, such as... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
State of mind can be just as important as physical ability when playing sport. Everone from amateurs to professionals can not only perform better, but also benefit more psychologically from participation in sport if they understand the mind better. Develop your skills and understanding of psychological principles for use in sports. This is a course for athletes, coaches, person... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
How to recognise stress: It is important to recognize whether you or someone you know or a client is under stress. Often, even if we are under the influence of a stressful condition and our body reacts to it internally as well as externally, we fail to realize the symptoms of our stress. This also happens when the causes of stress are there long enough for us to get used ... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
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