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Lots of people have opinions, but how much of what they say is evidence-based? And how much of the evidence is valid? Every day there are news stories involving the lives of men and boys. Your views of these stories, and thus of men and boys, will be informed in a variety of ways, such as how trustworthy you view the source of the information.
How important is it to you to have an accurate understanding of men and boys? For people working in environments that are predominantly male, there are clear advantages to understanding male psychology. It’s important too for those who work with men in a sensitive state of mind, or boys who are impressionable, to understand how our views can help or hinder them.
As a new wave of attention to men and boy’s issues is gaining momentum, this course provides you an excellent and affordable opportunity to learn about male psychology which promotes a deeper and more scientific understanding of men and boys. You should think of this course as part of your wider toolkit in developing your own awareness and insights into the lives of men and boys.
You can enjoy this course without taking the quiz assessments, but to successfully pass this course you will need to complete six hours of compulsory activities. These include watching video presentations, undertaking quiz assessments and familiarising yourself with the optional learning activities and supplementary resources. You are then free to engage with the optional learning activities and supplementary resources as much as you like and as in depth as you wish. Below are some of the key course features you will get:
Video presentations all delivered by expert in male psychology, Dr John Barry
Six end-of-module quiz assessments
20 hours or more of optional course-specific self-directed learning activities
100 hours or more of supplementary resources, such as recommended articles and videos
12 months’ access to the course, so you can revisit the materials as many times as you want
A user-friendly course platform you can access from any phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer from anywhere you like
A digital Certificate of Achievement, on successful completion of the course, stating that the course has been approved by British Psychological Society for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
This course is ideal for anyone interested in learning about issues that affect men and boys, and how these issues can impact their behaviour and wellbeing. Whether you are a member of the public with an interest in male psychology, part of the wider workforce working with men and boys or a qualified professional, you might be surprised at how many key insights you gain.
Whether you are new to this subject or a seasoned professional, you might be surprised at how many key insights you gain. This course provides participants the opportunity to:
Develop critical and analytical skills regarding male psychology
Develop skills in identifying the factors that impact the lives of men and boys
Develop skills in problem-solving in relation to issues concerning men and boys
Here is a brief overview of what you will learn in this course. Each module has been designed to build on the content of the previous model.
Module 1: Welcome! (Course Introduction)
You will be introduced to your course instructor Dr John Barry who will give an overview of the course and the learning outcomes you should aim for. You’ll have a chance to develop familiarity with the course layout and find out how to successfully pass this course.
Module 2: Introduction to Male Psychology
Module 2 introduces the field of male psychology, discusses why it’s needed and shares some recent developments in this field. You’ll be introduced to the concepts of sex and gender, the relevance of understanding sex differences, and some of the historical controversies surrounding sex differences research.
Module 3: Introduction to Issues Affecting Men and Boys
Module 3 introduces examples of issues impacting men and boys, and utilises different viewpoints - such as the social ecological model - to explore individual and contextual factors. You’ll also learn about some of the cognitive biases that may impact how we perceive men and boys.
Module 4: A Closer Look at Male Mental Health
Module 4 puts male mental health in the spotlight. This module discusses how men may present symptoms differently to women, and differently to how professionals might expect. Key issues discussed include depression, suicide and borderline personality disorder. The strengths and weaknesses of approaches to therapy are explored, including male-friendly approaches. You’ll also learn about the relationship between masculinity and mental health, and some of the misunderstandings surrounding this topic.
Module 5: Issues Affecting Men and Boys: Towards Solutions
This module discusses the strengths and weakness inherent to different evidence sources and looks at some of the complexities involved in trying to develop evidence bases and solutions. You’ll learn why interventions may fail to produce the desired results, and how interventions can sometimes do more harm than good.
Module 6: Transforming knowledge into a better future
This module brings together some of the most important considerations made during the course in relation to improving the lives of men and boys and the communities they live in. The optional worksheets accompanying this course can support you in reviewing your current level of knowledge and help you to gain new insights regarding your own specific area of interest.
This course is brought to you by the authors of the British Psychological Society's first textbook on male psychology, 'Perspectives in Male Psychology: An Introduction’
Upgrade your knowledge of Male Psychology and Men's Mental Health.
*Pricing at the checkout is inclusive of any applicable taxes.
*Please note this course is only available in English and you may be charged a non-refundable transaction fee by your card provider if paying in a different currency to GBP.
Got a question? You might find the answer here:
The course can be thought of as complementary to those who have already read the book and the book can be thought of as complementary to those who undertake the course. Both the book and course can be experienced standalone without the need to have engaged with the other. As expected, there will be some overlap with the book, however whilst the book is structured mainly around topics such as forensics or education, with the exception of male mental health, the course takes a different approach as can be seen from the course curriculum above. Additionally, the course includes new material as well as learning activities and the content is delivered and presented in a format suited to e-learning. The course also provides the opportunity to achieve a BPS approved CPD certificate to showcase your achievement.
Whilst males and females are very similar in many ways. there are differences, and these differences can make all the difference. In the past few decades, ‘gender studies’ and women’s studies have focused mainly on women, or issues from a feminist perspective. This course helps to spotlight male issues more. . Transgender men and women are discussed very briefly in this course but not to any great extent.
The British Psychology Society is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. This course has met the British Psychological Society’s standards for professional development allowing all learners who complete the course to be eligible to receive a digital certificate that includes the BPS Learning Centre Approved logo. Completing this course does not qualify the learner to practice psychology, teach psychology, or imply to others that they are qualified to do so by virtue of having taken this course.
Anyone 18 years or older can take this course. You don’t need any formal qualifications as it is open to anyone with a genuine interest in issues affecting men and boys. Please note however that this course is not intended to be used as a form of therapy. You will need to be able to take responsibility for your own learning and you will need to have access to, and be able to use either a phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer to run the course which is hosted on Thinkific (see technical requirements in FAQ below).
Yes, you can. This course is approved by the British Psychological Society, but you do not need to be based in the UK to take this course. Please note this course is only available in English and you may be charged a transaction fee by your card provider if paying in a different currency to GBP.
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You will need to have access to, and be able to use either a phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer to run the course, which is hosted by Thinkific. In general you should have no problems if you have a modern device to run the course on. Please check that your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or smart device has the necessary technical requirements. You can view these here: https://tinyurl.com/39bkbh4x (Please note that having a PDF plugin is not necessary for this course). If you are having technical problems with the Thinkific platform, please first check their status to see if it is an issue they are currently working on. You can do a status check here: https://status.thinkific.com/ You can also refer to the thinkific troubleshooting guide here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h25r9
This course does not provide one-to-one instructor support. It’s an introductory on-demand e-learning course aimed at providing entry level knowledge and understanding of male psychology and issues affecting men and boys. It has six hours’ worth of content that needs to be completed to meet the minimum requirements to pass the course. You will also need to score 100% on all the quiz assessments, but there is no limit on how many times you can take the quizzes. The optional learning activities are not assessed; they are there to provide opportunities throughout the course for you to expand your knowledge and deepen your insights.
You will have 12 months access to this course from purchase. (If pre-ordering your 12 months will start when the course first becomes available). Within this time, you are welcome to revisit the course and associated materials as many times as you want.
