PGCert Mental Health, Trauma and Attachment at University of Chester

Have you ever observed the unique behaviour of an individual and wondered “Why?”. There are many different behaviours that challenge us, not just as professionals in the field, but as people. You might, for example, have witnessed verbal abuse, disengagement, or someone lashing out.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Chester School of Education  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This one-year course consists of three 20-credit modules. There are two entry points: September and January. Core modules include Attachment Relationships and Trauma-Informed Practice, Mental Health and Resilience, Critical Approaches to Inclusive Practice.

Career pathways

Students who have previously undertaken this course come from a wide range of backgrounds including education staff from early years to higher education, health care professionals, foster carers, professionals from the criminal justice system including police officers and youth offending teams. Additionally, some students chose this course to further their own personal understanding.

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