Course description
This online course will help those seeking insight into abuse and trauma, its connection to mental health, identifying abuse indicators, reporting protocols, and post-abuse rehabilitation.
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Training Course Content
Unit 1: Child Abuse
- Different Types of Child Abuse
- How to Recognise Signs of Child Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Ritual Abuse
- Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome
Unit 2: Supporting Children Affected by Abuse
- How to Respond to Child Abuse
- Support Techniques and Services
Unit 3: Adult Abuse
- Different Types of Adult Abuse
- How to Recognise Signs of Adult Abuse
- Domestic Abuse
- Sexual Assault
- Emotional Abuse
Unit 4: Supporting Adults Affected by Abuse
- Signs of Adult Abuse
- Reporting Abuse
- Support Techniques and Services
Unit 5: Understanding Abuse
- Why Do People Abuse?
- Rights of Victims
- Effects on Friends and Family
- Life After Abuse
Unit 6: Mental Health and Abuse
- Types of Mental Health Issues
- Diagnosis
- Stress and Anxiety
- Post Traumatic Stress
- Suicide
- Treatment Options
Course delivery details
Upon completing this online course, numerous opportunities await you. You may choose to explore our array of counselling courses or consider advancing your education by pursuing a counselling degree at a university. With your Understanding Abuse and Trauma Diploma Level 2 qualification, various counselling roles become accessible, depending on your credentials.
This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.
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