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School of Psychology

Children's Wellbeing Practice

(Dip (Grad)) Children's Wellbeing Practice

Entry for 2022

FHEQ level

This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

Course learning outcomes

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of engaging, forming a therapeutic relationship, assessing, formulating and goal setting with young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

Demonstrate a systematic understanding, critical awareness of and an ability to apply in practice the concepts of cultural competency, intersectionality and professional practice in Children and Young. Peoples community Mental Health Teams

Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the values, culture and expertise in Children and Young Peoples mental health services across NHS, local authority, third sector and voluntary organisations.

Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of barriers Children and Young Peoples face in mental health services across NHS, local authority, third sector and voluntary organisations.

Demonstrate a systematic understanding, critical awareness of and an ability to apply in practice the CBT informed interventions for the treatment of mild to moderate anxiety and low mood on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.

Demonstrate a systematic understanding, critical awareness of and an ability to teach specific low intensity and manualised interventions to parents and carers for delivery to children and young people.

Full-time course composition

YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
2Autumn SemesterCoreUnderstanding Barriers and Access to Mental Wellbeing (C8933M)156
  CoreWorking Within the Community to Facilitate Good Mental Healthcare in CYP (C8934M)156

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