1. Understand the pathology of child mental disorders and their impact on development.
2. Understand the clinical (diagnostic) interview process with children and families for effective assessment.
3. Understand children’s psychological tests, including the CAT and Goodenough-Harris Draw-A-Person Test, and their role in diagnosis.
4. Understand the interpretation of children’s drawings as a tool for psychological assessment.
5. Understand solution-focused therapeutic and educational approaches to teaching children's skills and enhancing their development.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

To enroll this program, learners must possess one of the criteria below:

• A Bachelor’s qualification in Majors from accredited universities;
• Or a Level 6 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 6 Diploma must be from organizations that are authorized to issue qualifications and have been accredited.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS:

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
• Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent.

Aligned with the program's professional competency framework, students not only follow the official curriculum but also gain access to applied lectures designed to enhance their skills. These lectures enable students to build expertise, leading to a specialist certification upon successfully completing a 30-minute assessment.

After completing the Child Therapist course, students can take a test on SIMI Swiss's exclusive platform to obtain the Level 7 Certified in Child Therapist in digital format. An optional hard copy certificate is also available upon request.

LEVEL 7 CERTIFIED IN CHILD THERAPIST WILL HELP YOU DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Competency 1: Understanding and Diagnosing Child Mental Health Disorders

• Differentiate between common child mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, phobias, and obsessions.
• Recognize the symptoms and diagnostic criteria for each disorder.
• Assess the impact of these disorders on a child’s emotional and psychological development.

Competency 2: Mastery of Diagnostic Interview Techniques

• Conduct effective diagnostic interviews with children and families, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the child’s mental health.
• Utilize active listening and questioning techniques to uncover relevant psychological information.
• Build rapport and trust with children and their families during the assessment process.

Competency 3: Expertise in Psychological Testing and Interpretation

• Administer psychological tests such as the CAT and the Goodenough Dummy Test to assess children’s mental health.
• Interpret the results of these tests to draw accurate conclusions about emotional and psychological states.
• Use the findings from psychological assessments to inform therapeutic decisions.

Competency 4: Proficiency in Evaluating Children’s Drawings

• Analyze children’s drawings to assess their emotional and psychological well-being.
• Identify signs of distress, emotional struggles, or trauma through artwork.
• Integrate the interpretation of drawings into the overall therapeutic process.

Competency 5: Application of Solution-Focused Therapeutic Techniques

• Apply solution-focused therapeutic techniques to address children’s mental health issues.
• Tailor interventions to meet the specific needs of children, focusing on practical solutions.
• Foster a positive and goal-oriented therapeutic environment that promotes growth and healing.

Students can transfer credits and tuition fees when enrolling in the Master of Psychology program at SIMI Swiss

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