Introduction
Your knowledge and skills in working with adult mental health are expanded through the Advanced Diploma in the Psychology of Adults (Managing Mental Health).
The Adult Mental Health concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology is one of the goals of this Advanced Diploma programme.
How will I learn?
The complete programme is delivered online. You may start at any time. Within 48 hours after enrolling, you will receive an email containing an access code for our online learning platform. It might be necessary for you to first complete a non-examable orientation course in academic writing.
Readings, assigned tasks, and assignments make up a module. You will be required to take an exam and/or submit a project at the conclusion of each module.
Learning support
You will receive unrestricted email assistance for each module and course of the programme. For each submitted task, feedback is given. In some cases, it is also possible to arrange for telephone support.
Progression
You can proceed to finish your BSc in Psychology once you earn this degree.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 48 Weeks
- BPS209 Grief CounsellingGet knowledge of the proper techniques and protocols for grief counselling. Included in the topics discussed are: the nature and extent of grief, stages of grief, grief and various age groups, adjusting to bereavement, abnormal grief, preparing for bereavement, long-term grief, etc.0
- BPS109 Counselling Skills IGet knowledge of the role of the counsellor and the counselling process as well as the fundamentals of effective counselling. It is advised for parents, educators, and anybody else who wants to communicate in a more encouraging, sympathetic way. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or a comparable course.0
- BPS304 Crisis CounsellingThis module will contribute to comprehensive counselling training for people who aspire to work in this sector by giving those who are already in the counselling or helping industries the information and abilities to deliver specialised counselling.0
- BPS307 Abnormal PsychologyHow do you tell whether a person's behaviour falls into the "normal" range or is abnormal (and so needs a specialist's attention)? This course will be useful for counsellors and support staff. Become more adept at spotting psychological conditions and knowing when to send people for therapy. Everyone who is interested in learning more about typical psychiatric problems, their causes, and treatments should take the course. Prerequisite: Overview of Psychology0
- Research Project IIIWith thorough research in a sector related to their stream studies, develop creative approaches to work activities. Utilize and improve the knowledge and abilities learned in prior studied courses, fostering initiative and ingenuity.0
