# Child Development, Play and Student Coaching https://akdenizkariyer.com/en/paket/cocuk-gelisimi-oyun-ve-ogrenci-koclugu Child Development, Play and Student Coaching brings together three complementary courses, each with eight modules. The curriculum combines subject knowledge, responsible role boundaries and practical work. ## Who can attend? Open to everyone for personal development, learning and professional awareness. Parents and people seeking better communication with children; staff in study centres, courses, preschool support and educational events; and people interested in student services, parent relations or educational coaching. ## Curriculum ### Child Therapy Awareness #### 1. Stages of child development Examine cognitive, social and emotional characteristics of preschool, school-age and adolescent development. #### 2. Safe communication with children Cover age-appropriate language, active listening and respect for children's views. #### 3. Play and expressing emotions Explain learning through play, naming emotions and creating space for expression. #### 4. Understanding behaviour in context Evaluate the function of behaviour, environmental conditions and the influence of adult attitudes. #### 5. Parent-teacher cooperation Develop information sharing, positive feedback and shared support routines. #### 6. Children's rights and safeguarding Introduce privacy, child safety, bullying and warning signs of neglect and abuse. #### 7. Recognising clinical warning signs Cover referral to appropriate specialists, without conducting assessments, when persistent impairment or developmental concerns arise. #### 8. Observation and referral portfolio Prepare non-diagnostic observation notes, a parent-conversation framework and a referral plan. ### Play Therapy #### 1. Play and development Examine symbolic, rule-based and movement play and their developmental functions. #### 2. Safety in play environments Learn about age-appropriate materials, physical safety, privacy and accessibility. #### 3. Observation during play Create non-judgemental observation notes and concrete descriptions of behaviour. #### 4. Adult accompaniment Practise joining play, adapting to the child's pace and using supportive language. #### 5. Emotional-literacy games Plan everyday skill-building activities using emotion cards, stories and role-play. #### 6. Play routines with parents Prepare short home-play plans and family feedback mechanisms. #### 7. Therapy versus educational play Distinguish the boundaries of clinical play therapy for treatment from educational activities. #### 8. Cases and referral Cover support and specialist referral based on play observations without making diagnoses. ### Student Coaching #### 1. Boundaries of student coaching Explain differences between academic support, guidance, psychological counselling and special education. #### 2. Setting learning goals Establish term goals, weekly learning outcomes and measurable indicators of progress. #### 3. Time and study planning Plan class calendars, focus blocks, review intervals and rest periods. #### 4. Study strategies Practise active recall, spaced repetition, small goals and effective note-taking. #### 5. Motivation and habits Support intrinsic motivation, recognise procrastination cycles and develop sustainable study routines. #### 6. Parent and teacher communication Cover student consent, age-appropriate privacy and three-way progress conversations. #### 7. Wellbeing during examinations Explain sleep, rest, realistic expectations and referral to specialist support when anxiety symptoms occur. #### 8. Progress monitoring and reporting Prepare a weekly goal-tracking chart and an end-of-term summary showing the student's strengths. ## Integrated practical portfolio Create a four-week student study calendar, a play-activity plan for preschool children and a sample parent briefing and referral. ## Professional boundaries and certificate scope This education does not confer the titles of child therapist, psychologist or clinical psychologist, or authority to provide therapy to children. Clinical play therapy requires appropriate professional authority and clinical education; this programme alone does not authorise therapy. Student coaching does not replace psychological diagnosis, psychotherapy or school psychological counselling. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which courses are included? Child Therapy Awareness · Play Therapy · Student Coaching ### Who can attend? Open to everyone for personal development, learning and professional awareness. Parents and people seeking better communication with children; staff in study centres, courses, preschool support and educational events; and people interested in student services, parent relations or educational coaching. ### Does this package confer professional practice authority? This education does not confer the titles of child therapist, psychologist or clinical psychologist, or authority to provide therapy to children. Clinical play therapy requires appropriate professional authority and clinical education; this programme alone does not authorise therapy. Student coaching does not replace psychological diagnosis, psychotherapy or school psychological counselling. Package type: Fixed package Current package price: 4,399.00 ₺ ## Required courses - Child Therapy Awareness - Play Therapy - Student Coaching Certificate eligibility is assessed separately for each course according to its completion requirements.