An online course developing an understanding of mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in the 2022 landscape, leads to a Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Further Learning and Employment from Open Awards.
This evidence-based course has been developed by respected Richard Daniel Curtis, co-author of the mental health curriculum for the Department for Education, founder of the National Network of Mental Health Leads and author of the Social and Emotional Mentor qualifications.
This course is suitable for teachers, support staff, youth workers, childminders or others working with children and young people. Covering a range of topics relevant to the current situation, the course features self-study in workbooks, pre-recorded online lessons and interactive online quizzes.
Course Information
Estimated Time: 2-4 weeks depending on time commitment
Modules
Introduction to mental health
Child and adolescent development
Introduction
Human growth
Normal intellectual growth
Normal social and emotional development
Personal skills
Interpersonal skills
Problem solving
Listening skills
Engagement in learning
Peer mentoring
Supporting mental health difficulties
Anger
Body image
Coping
Self-esteem
Stress
This course is great for those who have noticed the impact of the pandemic, or world events since then, on young people and want to understand how best to support their wellbeing.
Richard Daniel Curtis
Learners work through the modules, watching 10-15 minute pre-recorded lessons, completing activities in their workbooks, or complete self-study chapters. Learning is assessed through online questions linked to the module and marked by an assessor.
Optional additional course
This course can be followed by an optional Level 3 qualification in Social and Emotional Mentoring or Mentoring Young People in the Community.
Contact
Please contact richard.curtis@rootofit.com to express an interest.
Course Instructor
Richard CurtisAuthor
Registration
£1,950
Introduction to Mental Health
What are mental health and wellbeing?
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Introduction to Mental Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Factors affecting mental health
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Introduction to Mental Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Common mental health difficulties
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Introduction to Mental Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
The impact of mental health difficulties
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Introduction to Mental Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Supporting others’ mental health
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Introduction to Mental Health.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Introduction
Welcome
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Introduction.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Interpersonal Skills Part 1
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Introduction.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Interpersonal Skills Part 2
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Introduction.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Interpersonal Skills Part 3
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Introduction.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Childhood and Adolescent Development
Introduction to Development Modules
Lesson 1 of 7 within section Childhood and Adolescent Development.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Introduction to Child and Young Person Development
Lesson 2 of 7 within section Childhood and Adolescent Development.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Factors affecting Development
Lesson 3 of 7 within section Childhood and Adolescent Development.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Supporting Development
Lesson 4 of 7 within section Childhood and Adolescent Development.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Human Growth
Lesson 5 of 7 within section Childhood and Adolescent Development.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Intellectual Development
Lesson 6 of 7 within section Childhood and Adolescent Development.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Social and Emotional Development
Lesson 7 of 7 within section Childhood and Adolescent Development.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Skills to Help all Children
Problem Solving
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Skills to Help all Children.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Listening
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Skills to Help all Children.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Supporting Learning
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Skills to Help all Children.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Peer Mentoring
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Skills to Help all Children.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Coping Strategies
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Skills to Help all Children.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Specific Emotions
Anger Management
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Specific Emotions.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Body Image
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Specific Emotions.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Self-esteem and Confidence
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Specific Emotions.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Stress and Stress Management
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Specific Emotions.You must enroll in this course to access course content.