Child Psychology : Consequences of Breakdowns in Attachments

Child Psychology Consequences of Breakdowns in Attachments

Every human being forms a wide variety of attachments throughout life. However, it is those that are formed soon after birth and throughout childhood that have the biggest impact and influence of all. Unfortunately, attachments always have been and always will be broken for a variety of reasons. Death and divorce being the most obvious examples, not to mention the process of being put up for adoption and separated from biological parents. Attachment breakdowns can have an enormous impact on the development of children of all ages in a variety of ways. In the world of child psychology, a strong working knowledge and understanding of attachment theory is of paramount importance.

This insightful Child Psychology tutorial has been designed for current and prospective child psychologists and carers alike. Explore the causes and effects of attachment breakdowns, while considering if and how children of various ages grieve different to adults. Learn how children of all ages are affected by divorce, the effects foster care can have on a child’sdevelopment, factors that may affect children’s adjustment and more.

Child Psychology Consequences of Breakdowns in Attachments

Child Psychology - Unit Objectives

• Explain the affects of bereavement & separation on children
• Assess the effects of divorce on children

Child Psychology - Unit Topics:

• Do Children Grieve Differently?
• Infancy/Early Childhood
• Middle Childhood
• Adolescence/Late Childhood
• How Divorce Affects Children
• Factors Affecting Children’s Adjustment
• The Effects of Foster Care

Child Psychology - Course Benefits:

• Full Tutor Support
• Self paced, no fixed schedules
• Available to students anywhere in the world
• 24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
• Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials

Child Psychology - Course Material

All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.

Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:

• Online course materials
• Question papers
• Additional Supporting Material
• Useful Links

Child Psychology - Course assessment

You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you.

Child Psychology Consequences of Breakdowns in Attachments

• Teachers, health care staff, social workers and care providers pursuing their CPD
• Anyone currently working with children
• Parents and carers interested in improving their knowledge of child psychology
• Individuals looking to enhance their CV

Child Psychology Consequences of Breakdowns in Attachments

No prior knowledge is required to take this course

*Note: This CPD Unit is offered on special discounted price on REED only and does not include awarding body accreditation charges. At the end of the unit, learner can claim CPD Accredited certificate by paying £35 accreditation fee and postal charges (£9 for UK students, £15 for outside UK).

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