Child psychology · CPD points & talks

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Deepen your expertise in child psychology with essential CPD courses designed for South African psychologists. Explore topics crucial to understanding and supporting the mental well-being of children in your practice, enhancing your therapeutic interventions and diagnostic skills. Gain insights relevant to the South African context to better serve young clients and their families.

Child Psychology CPD talks

• Parent Alienation Part 1. Defining the Problem - Part 1 – Defining the Problem of Parental Alienation and Childhood Psychological Abuse This talk, developed by the Parental Alienation Accreditation Al...
• Play therapy: anger, aggression and boundary setting - Play is the language of childhood — the medium through which children express what they cannot yet put into words, process their internal and external ...
• Psychotherapeutic Work in Middle Childhood - Working with latency-aged children can be demanding on the therapist, as there are numerous considerations to hold in mind. This includes gaining insight int...
• Adoption in South Africa: Ethics & Implications for professionals working with adoptive families - This presentation covers an overview of adoption in South Africa for mental health and other professionals working in, or hoping to work in, the adoption com...
• A CBT-Based Program For Tweens Part 2 - This practical, developmentally appropriate group program is designed to support tweens aged 11-13 with ADHD to better understand themselves, build real-life...
• Anxiety & Depression in the Neurodivergent Community - This talk explores the complex relationship between anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence across the lifespan. Drawing on current research and clinical pr...
• Cultivating a Neuro-affirming Practice: Sensory Processing Consideration In Therapy Setting (Part 2) - Neurodivergent individuals experience the world differently due to variations in brain wiring, heightened sensory processing, and unique cognitive patterns. ...
• Principles of Child-Centred Play Therapy & The Intake Session - This talk introduces participants to the foundational principles of play therapy, with a particular emphasis on Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT). Participan...
• The Role of a Psychologist in the Healthcare Setting, Enhancing Patient Care Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration - Psychologists play a crucial role in healthcare by bridging the gap between mental and physical health. This talk explores the integration of psychology int...
• Child Psychology in Clinical Practice - Working therapeutically with children requires flexibility, curiosity, and a deep understanding of both developmental processes and emerging evidence-based p...
• Growing a Capacity for Self-reflective Practice amongst Educators, Allied Professionals and Parents in the Early Years - Self-reflection is an essential skill for building meaningful and developmentally supportive relationships with young children. This insightful webinar is de...
• Current Trends in Childhood Psychiatric Diagnosis - Childhood and adolescent mental health presentations have shifted dramatically over recent decades, with a noticeable increase in psychiatric diagnoses&mdash...
• Combined Child-Parent Model of Assessment & Therapeutic Communication - Effective assessment and early therapeutic engagement are vital in child and family work. In this CPD session, clinical psychologist and author Dr. Ruth Schm...
• Understanding and Managing Enuresis and Encopresis - This essential professional development talk by educational psychologist Ashley Jay explores the often-misunderstood conditions of enuresis (involuntary urin...
• Sensory & Emotional Regulation 4: Picky eating - In the final session of this four-part series, internationally acclaimed occupational therapist Maude Le Roux addresses the often-misunderstood behaviour of ...
• Sensory & Emotional Regulation 3: Sleep & arousal - In this third session of the Sensory & Emotional Regulation series, internationally respected occupational therapist Maude Le Roux explores the vital rol...
• Sensory & Emotional Regulation 2: An introduction to emotion regulation - In this second session of the Sensory & Emotional Regulation series, renowned occupational therapist Maude Le Roux explores the critical domain of emotio...
• Sexual Abuse: Assessment, Psychological Effects & Legal Obligations - In this talk, clinical psychologist Dr. Giada del Fabbro addresses the issue of child sexual abuse. This is an area that may be encountered by healthcare pro...
• Sensory & Emotional Regulation 1: An introduction to sensory regulation - This insightful talk introduces the foundational concepts of sensory modulation and emotional regulation in children, particularly those whose behaviours are...
• Parental Counselling: Principles & practice - Supporting parents is a crucial component of effective psychological intervention with children. In this informative and practical talk, Educational Psycholo...