Learning Outcomes

Types and Control of Abuse

Mental Health - Part 1

Mental Health - Part 2

Lesson Summary

This module will introduce you to various forms of abuse including physical, emotional and sexual abuse. You'll learn how to reduce the likelihood of abuse in the workplace. You'll be shown various elements of mental health, its role in relationships, different mental health conditions and ways to provide support to others when needed.

Abuse Awareness and Response Training - Course assessment

Learn how to recognise and respond to various forms of abuse to create a safe environment in this free online course.

Abuse Awareness and Response Training

Raising awareness about abuse plays a vital role in promoting safety, well-being, and equality, as well as addressing and preventing it in all its forms. In this course, you will learn about different types of abuse in personal and professional environments and the leading causes behind abusive behaviour. We’ll discuss mental health, its importance in building healthy relationships, and the correct way to support individuals facing abuse.

Course Overview

Terms and History of IPV

Identifying Issues Related to IPV

In this module, you will be introduced to IPV, and you will learn about some terms relating to IPV, the mental and physical health issues related to IPV, and also common risk factors of IPV

Risk factors in IPV

Interventions and Barriers to Seeking Help

Common Barriers to Seeking Help

In this module, you will learn about terms relating to IPV and also the history of IPV, you will be introduced to the five Stages of Treatment in the Survivor Therapy Mode and the use of CBT treatment for cases of IPV and you will learn about the obstacles to getting the help that most IPV victims face.

How to Deal with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Course assessment

Discover effective strategies to help you deal with intimate partner violence (IPV) in this free online course.

How to Deal with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

According to recent studies and investigations, intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common type of physical, emotional and sexual abuse against women and a few men in relationships. As a result, mental health has become an important concern for healthcare systems around the world. This course teaches the knowledge needed to examine IPV cases, deal with IPV victims and alleviate actions and habits that may endanger victims' health.

Introduction to Counselling

Family, Children and Adolescents Counselling

Marriage Counselling

Couples Therapy - Affairs and Conflict Resolution

This module will introduce you to the fundamental concept of counseling and its importance in modern society. You will be taught the most influential counseling theories and the people behind them. Learners will gain knowledge of various emotional and psychological issues that affect couples, children and adults and how to resolve these issues.

Family Counselling, Marriage and Couples Therapy - Course assessment

Learn about counselling and its applications in resolving emotional and psychological issues in this free online course.

Family Counselling, Marriage and Couples Therapy

Ever wondered why emotional and psychological issues arise and how one can overcome them for an improved and fulfilling life? Satisfy your curiosity by learning about the fundamental counselling theories that will help you understand common mental health issues and their solutions. In addition, you will explore different emotional and relationship problems faced by couples, children and adults and techniques to solve those problems.

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.

Qualities of a Family Support Worker

Empowering Families to Beat Addiction

Legislation, Policy, and Guidance of Child Protection

This module will provide a perfect overview of family support workers and their qualities, various family problems faced by millions of families in the UK and an overview of the potential solutions to these problems. Addiction and the interventions and support services offered by the British government and many more are also covered in this module.

Safeguarding and Supporting Children

Early Help for Child and Family

Building Relationships

Family Support Worker as a Career

In this module, you will have an extended discussion on safeguarding and its approaches, supporting children and families with special needs, early help for child and family, working with culturally diverse families, assessing needs and providing help to the child, building relationships and choosing family support worker as a career and much more.

How to Support Families in Crisis - Course Assessment

Learn about the qualities and skills needed to qualify as a family support worker with this free online course.

How to Support Families in Crisis

The role of a family support worker is crucial in ensuring that families receive the help and resources they need to recover from crises and improve their quality of life. You will learn about the numerous family issues that millions of families in the UK deal with, get a general overview of possible remedies, and study the function of a family support worker in bolstering families and communities at large through expert advice and help.

What is Youth Work?

Youth Work and Group Work

Youth Work and Social Care

Youth Work and Mental Health

With this module, get introduced to youth work and its categories. The lessons then help you explore and understand the practice and principles of effective group work for comprehensive youth development. You will also explore the issue of social care and then delve into the prevalence and management of mental health challenges among the youth.

Youth Work and Responsibilities

Youth Work and Safeguarding

Youth Work and Internet Safety

Youth Work and Importance of Communication

This module provides you with an overview of the role and responsibility of today's young people towards society. The lesson covers the safety of children and adults with proper processes and procedures. You will also get exposed to the internet safety risks for youth and their handling and the role of communication in youth work.

Youth Empowerment and Community Service - Course Assessment

Learn how youth groups empower young people through community service and social care in this free online course.

Youth Empowerment and Community Service

Young people are the future of society. They are energetic and offer a source of boundless potential that should be nurtured through inspiration and proper guidance. This course explains how to work with young people and lays out the challenges they face. We describe the role that community service can play in harnessing the energy of young people and explain how to empower them to grow as responsible human beings and members of society.

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.

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.

Introduction to Couple Counselling

Couples and Relationship Dynamics

Assessing Couples and Identifying Issues

Couples Therapy Approaches

In this module, an overview of couples counselling and some ethical and professional considerations in working with couples are considered. We will examine the attachment theory, communication patterns and their applications in couples counselling. The principles of assessment and several couples therapy approaches will also be discussed.

Building Rapport and Therapeutic Alliance

Enhancing Communication and Conflict Resolution

Working with Couples in Crisis

This module will teach you how to build rapport and therapeutic alliances in couples counselling. You will also get to understand the role of culture in relationships and the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution for couples. Lastly, we will explore some crisis intervention strategies and suicide risk management for couples.

Introduction to Couples Counselling - Assessment

This free online counselling course teaches you the fundamentals and practical techniques used in couples therapy.

Introduction to Couples Counselling

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of relationships with this counselling training course. We discuss attachment theory, communication patterns and their application to couples counselling. We also examine several counselling approaches used in therapy to build rapport and therapeutic alliances as you work with couples during relationship crises. Sign up to become a beacon of hope for couples seeking stronger and happier bonds.

Introduction to Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Core Techniques and Interventions in SFBT

Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship in SFBT

Applications of SFBT in Different Settings

Assessing Progress and Evaluating SFBT Outcomes

Cultural Competence and Diversity in SFBT

This module will introduce the concept of Solution Focused Brief Therapy or SFBT. You will learn about the core techniques and interventions of SFBT before progressing to understanding the collaborative therapeutic relationship. You will also explore the applications of SFBT and how to assess progress along with developing cultural competence.

Advanced SFBT Skills and Techniques

Supervised Practice and Case Studies

Personal and Professional Development as an SFBT Practitioner

Ethics and Legal Considerations in SFBT

SFBT Supervision and Consultation

In this module, you will dive deeper into SFBT practice as you master some advanced skills and techniques to integrate SFBT principles into real-world scenarios. You will learn about the critical aspects of personal and professional development along with explaining ethical or legal considerations in SFBT practice.

Course assessment

Learn how to use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients set short-term goals in this free online course.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

This counseling course equips you with techniques and strategies required to practice as a professional Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) expert who helps clients set and work towards short-term goals. We cover the theoretical foundations, practical applications and techniques used to facilitate positive client change. We employ interactive learning activities, case studies, roleplays and discussions to enhance your mastery of SFBT coaching.

Introduction and Safety

The Cost of Surviving Versus Thriving

Preparing for the Process of Change

The Action Steps

This module will demonstrate action steps for ‘healing’ trauma and shock. You will learn the importance of hydration and inner dialogue as preparatory steps required for the TAT pose and Three-Spot Tapping Points. You will also learn how trauma or shock creates ‘Energy Packets’ and therefore the need for ‘cleaning and clearing.’

PTSD: Dealing with Shock and Trauma - Course assessment

Learn practical exercises for overcoming trauma and shock using the TAT Pose in this free online course.

PTSD: Dealing with Shock and Trauma

This short course is practical for anyone who has suffered trauma or shock or offers support and counsel on people's journey to healing. We will start by defining what healing is and setting the goal of attaining inner peace. You will learn the exercises that are used for specifically 'cleaning and clearing' shock and trauma. If you are interested in dealing with trauma, then this free course is for you. Enrol today!

Coaching and Mentoring- An Overview

Ethical Aspects of Coaching and Mentoring

Coaching and Mentoring Models

Starting with a descriptive Postulation on various elements and terms module leads you deep into the subject covering objectives, barriers, processes, and ethical aspects of mentoring and coaching. It then summarises some outstanding plans and models to structure your coaching mentoring from both the trainer and trainee perspective.

Effective Communication and Personal Skills

Effective Management Skills

Functional Skills

This module unpacks some must-have functional, constructive, and Productive competencies both for coach and coachee and mentor and mentee that helps realise and meet not only the goals and standards decided to be achieved but become a great leader and manager also.

Understanding Coaching and Mentoring - Assessment

This free online course enhances your mastery of coaching and mentoring to help you guide clients to smart decisions.

Understanding Coaching and Mentoring

Coaching and mentoring can play a significant role in any person's personal and professional development. This course explores its dynamics and outlines the skills, tools and  techniques behind a successful coach. We explain how to complete a successful practical mentoring session and identify the characteristics required to excel in the profession. The counselling skills provided here can help you guide clients towards success and happiness.

Basics of Psychosocial Support

How to Handle People in Distress

Taking Care of Yourself

In this module, you will learn the principles of psychosocial support you can apply in your work to prioritise the rights, needs and interests of the survivor before looking at providing psychological first-aid to help calm down people in distress and strategies for effective self-care to reduce anxiety, depression, and improve resilience.

Provision of Psychosocial Support for GBV Survivors/Victims - Course Assessment

Learn essential skills for providing psychosocial support to promote the healing and empowerment of GBV survivors.

Provision of Psychosocial Support for GBV Survivors/Victims

This free online course offers a comprehensive overview of the best practices and strategies for supporting individuals affected by gender-based violence. You will explore how to mainstream psychosocial support in GBV programmes and psychological first aid to help people feel calm in distress before discussing self-care to avoid burnout. Learners will gain practical skills and knowledge to provide empathetic and effective psychosocial support.

Introduction

What is Anxiety?

Types of Anxiety

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

10 Telltale Signs of Anxiety

This module acquaints the foundations of anxiety from a psychological standpoint, defining anxiety disorder, panic attack, and phobias. You will know about their relationship and the emotional repercussions involved. Furthermore, you will gain practical tips on crisis management to help you cope with your anxiety problems.

Understanding Anxiety and your Type of Anxiety

How to Stop Struggling and Start Living

Believe You Can Overcome Your Anxiety

Overcome Your Stuck Points and Face Your Inner Demons

Overcome Resistance to Change and Arrive at Acceptance

How to Act on Your Fears and Navigate Self-Imposed Obstacles

Overcome Anxiety and Live Panic-free Life

This module will provide you with the knowledge to determine your anxiety type. You will learn prioritization methods and insights to harvest the power of your mind by identifying the triggers. In addition, you will study the process of determining the obstacles to confront resistance to change through the path of acceptance.

Learn New Ways and Manage your Activities to Control Anxiety

The Importance of Sleep and Lifestyle Changes

Practice Mindfulness and Breathing Techniques

This module outlines several strategic approaches to overcome stressful circumstances. Alternatively, you will learn about the benefits of quality sleeping to improve your behaviour by regaining control. You will study mindfulness meditation methodologies and breathing techniques to help you handle anxiety.

Managing Anxiety/Panic Attacks

Dealing with Social Anxiety

1 Session with Anxiety Client: What Anxiety is Doing to You

Special Chapter: Start a Coaching Business

This module explains the psychological foundations to identify the best approach for handling yourself through a mental illness such as a panic attack or social anxiety disorder. Also, you will gain protocols to help you plan a session for a client with anxiety difficulties. Furthermore, you will acquire suggestions to initiate a coaching business.

Professional Anxiety Coach - Course Assessment

Become a professional anxiety coach by learning how to treat signs of mental distress with this free online course.

Professional Anxiety Coach

Many individuals experience fear, worry and anxiety in some form, often ruining their daily lives. Anxiety is a natural and human response to danger that can keep us safe, but sometimes people require professional help to manage their overwhelming distress. This free online course provides guidelines and toolkits for dealing with uncontrollable emotions, which establishes a good foundation for a career in professional anxiety counselling.

Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring

The Career Seeker

Coaching and mentoring can help people figure out their purpose or explore opportunities to grow in their chosen careers or personal lives. This module will introduce you to the concept of career seeking and personal development. It will explain why and how coaching can help accomplish these life purposes.

This free online counselling course explains how to become a career coach and help your clients develop professionally.

Introduction to Career Coaching

What is career counselling and what is the role of coaching or mentoring in this field? This course will answer this question by examining its professional and personal development role. We highlight the growing popularity of coaching before clarifying its scope and benefits. Experienced professionals from any field will find this course helpful if they wish to embark upon an independent career as a career coach or a mentor.