CERTIFICATE IN CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

What Will You Learn?

• Introduction to Child Psychology
• History and evolution of child psychology
• Importance of understanding child behavior
• Stages of Child Development
• Infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence
• Cognitive, social, and emotional milestones
• Theories of Child Psychology
• Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
• Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Theory
• Sigmund Freud’s Psychosexual Development Theory
• Attachment Theory (Bowlby & Ainsworth)
• Behavioral & Emotional Disorders
• ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, and depression
• Signs, symptoms, and early intervention
• Child Counseling & Therapy Techniques
• Play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children
• Techniques for managing behavioral issues
• Influence of Family & Environment
• Role of parenting styles
• Impact of trauma, abuse, and neglect
• Influence of peers and schooling