ABA4Change Academy | Applied Professional Program
Advanced Applied Program in Child & Adolescent Psychology
Advanced Applied Program in Child and Adolescent Psychology
From understanding developmental stages and psychological disorders to building a comprehensive picture of the case and an intervention plan.
An applied professional program that offers an integrated understanding of child and adolescent development and their psychological, behavioral, and emotional needs. It takes trainees from understanding developmental stages and common disorders to gathering information and assessment, case formulation, and choosing suitable interventions within the limits of their professional role and competence.
Learning based on knowledge, case analysis, hands-on practice, and continuous assessment
Installment payments available
Who is this program for?
Is this diploma right for you?
The program is designed for students and professionals who want to develop an advanced, applied understanding of child and adolescent psychology, and to connect knowledge of development and mental health with case analysis and planning for support and intervention within the limits of their professional role.
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Do you work with children or adolescents?
If you work in psychology, education, counseling, special education, behavior support, or social services, the program helps you develop a deeper understanding of child and adolescent development and mental health, and connect theoretical knowledge with analyzing the cases and situations you encounter in your professional practice.
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Do you need to understand a case more deeply than just recognizing symptoms?
The program helps you move from recognizing symptoms and understanding assessment information to analyzing the developmental, psychological, behavioral, and environmental factors related to the case, and building a structured case formulation that helps identify the child’s needs and plan appropriate support or intervention within the limits of your professional role
From understanding to case formulation and support planning
Understanding → Case analysis and formulation → Planning support and intervention
Teaching Team
With a team of distinguished specialists
Dr. Ola Nasr
- PhD in Psychology
- Former Assistant Professor at Damascus University
Dr. Mayada Elsabah
- PhD in Child Psychology
- Internationally Credentialed Behavior Analyst
- Founder of ABA4Change Academy
Dr. Nour Elias
- Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Specialist
- Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
- Member of the British Academy of Childhood Disability (BACD)
Academic Content
Diploma Modules
70 hours of structured learning and hands-on practice, divided into connected units that take trainees from understanding development and mental health to case analysis, case formulation, and planning support and intervention
01 Growth and Development Through Childhood and Adolescence Module one
Studying development from childhood to adolescence across the physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional domains, with analysis of individual differences and the biological, family, social, and cultural factors that shape the course of development.
- The main stages of development from childhood to adolescence
- Cognitive, language, social, and emotional development
- Individual differences and typical and atypical developmental pathways
- The influence of family, environment, culture, and early experiences on development
02 Mental Health and Psychological, Behavioral, and Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents Module two
Studying common psychological, behavioral, and emotional disorders and difficulties in children and adolescents.
- Recognizing symptom patterns and risk and protective factors
- The influence of developmental stage and the family and school context
- Understanding the principles of differential diagnosis and using diagnostic information within the limits of the professional role
03 Principles of Psychological Counseling and Evidence-Based Interventions for Children and Adolescents Module three
Studying the core principles of psychological counseling and supportive work with children and adolescents, and learning about evidence-based psychological interventions and how to choose them in light of the case’s needs and developmental stage, while respecting the limits of the professional role and referring when needed
- Building a professional relationship and age-appropriate therapeutic communication
- Principles of psychological counseling and supportive work with children and adolescents
- Learning about evidence-based psychological and behavioral interventions
- Choosing appropriate support and referring, while staying within the limits of professional competence
04 Principles of Play Therapy and Play-Based Interventions Module four
- The role of play in development, communication, and emotional expression
- The core principles and models of play therapy
- Learning about play-based techniques and activities and choosing them according to the child’s needs
- Professional boundaries, safety, and referral when needed
05 Principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Its Applications with Children and Adolescents Module five
Learning about:
- Understanding the cognitive behavioral model and the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behavior
- Case formulation from a cognitive behavioral perspective (CBT Case Formulation)
- Learning core strategies such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, problem solving, and emotional regulation
- Adapting strategies to the developmental stage and involving the family when needed
- Choosing the appropriate intervention, defining the limits of the professional role, and referring when needed
06 Applied Studies of Common Psychological Disorders in Children and Adolescents Module six
Applying mental health knowledge to real cases and scenarios by analyzing symptoms in their developmental context, discussing risk and protective factors and co-occurring conditions, and building an integrated understanding of the case that guides case formulation and planning appropriate support
Anxiety disorders
- Selective mutism
- Specific phobia
- Social phobia
- Panic disorders
- Agoraphobia
- Generalized anxiety disorder
Other disorders and difficulties
- Separation anxiety disorder
- Fear
- Shyness
- Mood disorders
- Depression
07 Ethics and the Limits of Professional Practice in Working with Children and Adolescents Module seven
Studying the ethical principles and professional responsibilities involved in working with children and adolescents, including consent, privacy and confidentiality and their limits, child protection, professional boundaries, competence, documentation, referral, and working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Informed consent and involving the child or adolescent in age-appropriate decisions
- Privacy and confidentiality, and their limits when there are safety concerns
- Child protection and a professional response to concerns about abuse or neglect
- Professional boundaries and avoiding conflicts of interest and inappropriate relationships
- Professional documentation and protecting information and records
- Working ethically with the family, the school, and the multidisciplinary team
- Taking culture, diversity, and individual differences into account in professional decision-making
Final Applied Module
Case Formulation: Formulating the Case and Planning Support and Intervention
Here we move from the question “What are the symptoms?” to “How do we understand this case in its developmental, psychological, family, and environmental context?”
Through:
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Gathering and organizing case information
Reviewing the available information on development, behavior, mental health, the family, the school, and the surrounding context
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Building a Case Formulation
Analyzing the factors that may contribute to the problem emerging or persisting, and connecting the information into a structured picture of the case
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Identifying needs and goals
Identifying what needs support first, and setting clear, realistic goals linked to the child’s or adolescent’s needs
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Planning support and intervention
Choosing and justifying evidence-based support or intervention strategies suited to the developmental stage and context, and determining when referral is necessary
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Presenting the case and justifying professional decisions
Discussing the case formulation and the support plan, and explaining the basis on which decisions were made, with attention to ethics and the limits of the professional role.
With: Dr. Ola Nasr, Dr. Mayada Elsabah, and Dr. Nour Elias.
Fees
Choose the payment option that suits you best
Advanced Program in Child & Adolescent Psychology: 70 hours of training and practice
Original price
- 70 hours of structured learning and hands-on practice
- 7 connected learning units covering development, mental health, interventions, and ethics
- Case studies and applied exercises throughout the program
- An integrated final module on case formulation and planning support and intervention
- Applied assessments to measure achievement of the learning outcomes
- A final project assessed against clear criteria
- A certificate of completion from ABA4Change Academy upon meeting the program requirements
- The certificate of completion is issued upon completing the attendance, assessment, and applied project requirements, not for attendance alone
“A complete training journey across seven modules, from understanding developmental stages to the ethics of practice”
We accept online payment
✓ Full refund guarantee
Attend the first session, and if you find the program isn’t right for you, you can request a full refund within 24 hours of attending it, in line with our Refund Policy.
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Your learning journey, from understanding development to case formulation and support planning, starts here
Advanced Program in Child & Adolescent Psychology
Advanced Programme in Child and Adolescent Psychology