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Mental Health, Trauma and Attachment PGCert

University of Chester

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Wheeler

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-MAY-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Sitting within the School of Education, this course investigates the impact of attachment, adversity, trauma and mental health difficulties, equipping professionals with the skills and knowledge to support children, young people and adults across all settings. The course will be delivered in person at our Weekend Schools (Exton Park, Chester), or live online Thursday afternoon sessions (Distance Learning).

All three modules are underpinned by theory to support a critical understanding of key research and current debate in a rapidly growing field. There are regular opportunities for reflection on professionals' own practice and experience. We explore the role attachment has in developing the child's inner working model of themselves and how this may influence their view of the world, including the relationships they have with others. We discuss how traumatic experiences can affect the brain development of young people and consider how this may impact on their ability to learn within an education setting. The impact insecure attachments and traumatic experience can have on mental health and behaviour are also explored. Bringing the theory together, we consider the role of the professional in mitigating the impact of these experiences through relational approaches. We explore attachment-aware, trauma-informed practices and how they can be used to nurture positive relationships and environments for the young person or adult. We consider how these practices enable the development of resiliency skills to maximise the potential for positive outcomes.

Our postgraduate course attracts professionals from a wide range of backgrounds including those outside of education. This enables discussion and sharing of experiences which are facilitated by staff in a supportive environment. The University provides a range of support teams, both academic and pastoral, during your time here.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 4,917per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

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With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sports Science

    46th out of 86 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    139 65%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    26th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    42nd

    9

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