Postgraduate and Graduate Diplomas in Children's Wellbeing Practitioner Training

University of Reading

Train as a Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) with our accredited postgraduate and graduate diploma, combining supervised placements and evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills for child mental health practice.On this course, you’ll follow the National Curriculum for Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) training.The programme combines university-based teaching with supervised clinical practice in:a community mental health settingChildren & Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS)primary care (care provided by GP practices, dental practices, community pharmacies and high street optometrists)a local authority or voluntary sector organisation.You could be based in GP practices, healthcare centres or other community settings.Self-funding or sponsored students may undertake their clinical placement at a suitable alternative setting.Your academic learning will:provide you with a theoretical understanding of the nature and treatment of depression and anxietydevelop your clinical competency to offer evidence-based treatment at Step 2 of the stepped care model – through observation, role-plays and skills practice.