Health & wellbeing
Phobias in Children
Phobias are an extreme fear of something specific. The source of the fear may be something that seems harmless to you, but the fear itself is very distressing, and sufferers will go to extreme lengths to stay away from their triggers. Phobias often begin in childhood but can carry on into adulthood if they are not taken seriously and addressed.
What you will learn
- How to recognise and understand different kinds of phobias.
- The possible causes of a phobia, and associated conditions.
- How a phobic child might feel and behave.
- How to get help for a child with a phobia.
- How to emotionally support a child with a phobia.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.