Social and emotional psychology

This short course is the second part of the core module, An introduction to psychological development, for any CalmFamily specialist consultant training pathway.

This short course includes the lessons:

• Attachment theory
• Ainsworth’s strange situation
• Harlow’s monkeys
• Separation
• Winnicott’s theories
• Reciprocity and interaction
• Emotional containment

The short course covers how our social and emotional psychology develops through relationships which essentially underpin all aspects of child development. This short course is available as part of the full core An introduction to psychological development short course bundle.

Prerequisites: Introduction to psychology, Developmental pscyhology

Relevant prior learning: The following courses work with this course to help you understand the experience, needs and behaviour relevant to your chosen specialism/s. You can complete them in your preferred order.

• An introduction to physiology and biochemistry
• An introduction to neurological development
• An introduction to sensory regulation