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Comments from people who took the webinar upon which this course is based (see FAQs).

Dr Yago Luksevicius de Moraes (Brazil)

Doctor of Experimental Psychology

"The thing I liked most was the critical evaluation of the topic."

Bart Vliegen (Holland)

Men's Coach

"I work with middle aged men as a men's coach, so this webinar has been very useful to me. The information was thorough".


Course Price

This course launches on August 17th, 2026. Pre-order during June 2026 and get a 20% discount using code 'June2026' at checkout. Full Price - General (Non-student) price £49.99, and student rate £28.99.


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Why you should take this course about coping with male midlife issues.

Therapists taking this course should think of it as part of the range of skills you use to help people deal with complex life issues. 

Men going through this experience will find the course helps them to understand where they are in their journey, and offers a guide to safely getting through it.  


The idea of 'midlife crisis' is somewhat misunderstood, and even trivialised and caricatured. People seem to think it only happens to men, and don't seem to realise that, like an iceberg, you only see the tip of what is going on. Indeed, the person who is experiencing the crisis might only barely understand what is moving in the depths of his being. 


One of the worst misunderstandings is that this experience is inevitably a bad thing. However the reality is that many people can use the experience to overcome issues and come out the other side a renewed man.


What is included in this course?

If you are taking the course out of personal interest, you can enjoy this course without taking the quiz assessments. Therapists and academics will additionally need to pass the quiz assessments for purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Everyone taking the course is free to engage with the optional learning activities and supplementary resources in as much depth as they wish. Here are some of the key course features you will get:

  • Video presentations all delivered by expert in male psychology, Dr John Barry

  • End-of-course quiz assessments

  • Optional course-specific self-directed learning activities

  • Downloadable references including supplementary resources, such as recommended articles and videos

  • 6 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

  • CPD (Continuing Professional Development) digital certificate from The Centre for Male Psychology stating the course counts for 3 CPD hours.


How will this course equip you with valuable skills?

A lot of people think they know what a midlife crisis is, and have lots of advice on how to deal with it. But how much of it is based on opinion rather than evidence? This course provides participants the opportunity to:

  • Learn to understand what a ‘midlife crisis’ actually is, recognise the signs that someone is experiencing this type of problem, and understand what caused it.

  • Understand which parts of the experience are related to biology, psychology, or other factors. Identify which aspects of the issue can be changed most easily, and which parts change more gradually.

  • Develop the skills to help someone – or oneself – to take practical steps to not only reduce stress, but to discover renewed meaning and purpose in life.

Course Outline

Here is a brief overview of what you will learn in this course.

This course comes in 7 parts


  •  1. Introduction to the course

  •  2. Stress across the lifespan 

  •  3. Taking your bearings

  •  4. Mortality

  •  5. Stress and health in men 

  •  6. Effective relaxation

  •  7. Optimising mental wellbeing

 



What will this course help you achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, it is intended that you will have achieved the following:

  • An increased understanding of what a 'midlife crisis' is, based on research evidence.

  • An increased awareness of different theories about what causes a midlife crisis.

  • A clear set of skills that can be applied to feel more relaxed and confident, and a renewed sense of meaning and purpose.


Course Creators and Instructor

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’

Course Creator and Instructor John Barry

John Barry is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), Honorary Lecturer in Psychology at University College London, clinical hypnotherapist and author of over 70 peer-reviewed publications on a variety of topics in psychology and health, including many on male psychology. John co-authored, with consultant clinical psychologist Martin Seager, the BPS practice briefing on ‘Psychological interventions to help male adults’ (BPS, 2022). He is also co-author (with Louise Liddon) of the first BPS textbook on male psychology, ‘Perspectives in Male Psychology: An Introduction’ (Wiley, 2021), co-editor of the ‘Palgrave Handbook of Male Psychology and Mental Health’ (Palgrave, 2019), and author of ‘Psychological Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome’ (Palgrave, 2019), which is about a condition characterised by elevated testosterone levels in women. John is co-editor (with Louise Liddon) of Male Psychology magazine (ISSN 2755-1466, Online). John co-founded The Centre for Male Psychology with Louise Liddon. He co-founded the Male Psychology Section of the BPS with Martin Seager. He was the Honorary Secretary of the BPS Male Psychology Section (2018-2019) and the Chair from 2019-2021. John was the lead organiser of the Male Psychology Conference which was held at UCL from 2014–2019, and the first two BPS Male Psychology Conferences (2020-2021). John is also the presenter on Centre for Male Psychology training courses and hosts the Centre for Male Psychology webinars.


Course Price

This course launches on August 17th, 2026. Pre-order during June 2026 and get a 20% discount using code 'June2026' at checkout. Full Price - General (Non-student) price £49.99, and student rate £28.99.

  • Sample from Module 4
  • Sample from Module 3
  • Sample for Module 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? You might find the answer here:

  • I attended the live midlife crisis webinar in January 2026. Is this online course just the same content or will I gain any new information?

    Some of the information is the same, but Parts 3, 4, 6 and 7 are entirely new.

  • Should I already be familiar with male psychology before joining this course?

    Having a basic knowledge of psychology is helpful, but not essential. This course is designed to appeal to anyone interested in helping men through stress in their middle years, whether for themselves, someone they know, or a therapy client. If you want to find out more about male psychology, you can find many free information and articles on our website e.g. https://www.centreformalepsychology.com/what-is-male-psychology; our magazine which hosts a range of articles by a range of experts on different male psychology topics - https://www.centreformalepsychology.com/male-psychology-the-magazine; our textbook on male psychology - https://www.centreformalepsychology.com/wiley-textbook-new-perspectives-in-male-psychology and our e-learning course, https://thecentreformalepsychology.thinkific.com/courses/IntroductiontoMalePsychologyandMentalHealth.

  • Does this course include marked assignments?

    This course does not provide one-to-one instructor support. It’s an on-demand e-learning course aimed at providing knowledge and understanding of midlife issues. It has three 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.

  • The course advert states the course is on-demand, what does this mean? Are there any parts of this course live?

    There is no live component with this short course. ‘On-demand’ means access to the course content and resources is available at any time (within the 6 months access), allowing learners to progress at their own pace and revisit materials as needed, rather than being restricted to a specific schedule or location.

  • What does ‘Continuing Professional Development (CPD)’ mean?

    Continuing, or continuous, professional development (CPD), can be broadly defined as any type of learning you undertake which increases your knowledge, understanding and experiences of a subject area or role. All learners who complete the course will be eligible to receive a CPD digital certificate from The Centre for Male Psychology which will state the CPD in hours (rather than points). 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. As with all CPD, you will need to discuss specific eligibility criteria with your supervisor/HR manager regarding your specific profession.

  • Who can sign up for this short course? I don't live in the UK, can I still buy this short 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 helping men. 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 access the webinar which is hosted on Thinkific (see technical requirements in FAQ below). Yes, you can still buy this course if you don't live in the UK. Please note this course will be delivered in English and you may be charged a transaction fee by your card provider if paying in a different currency to GBP. *Pricing at the checkout is inclusive of any applicable taxes.

  • I'm having trouble buying this course, who can I contact?

    If you are having technical problems with the Thinkific platform e.g., signing up, logging in, getting the page to load etc., then in the first instance please look at the next FAQ (below) for details relating to technical questions. If after this you are still experiencing an issue, please contact us by emailing us at [email protected] providing as much information as possible on the issue.

  • What are the technical requirements for this course?

    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 webinar on. Please check that your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or smart device has the necessary technical requirements. For Thinkific, you can view these here https://tinyurl.com/39bkbh4x

  • How do I get my certificate? How much time do I have to access my course? If I pre-order, when does the course start?

    You will be set up with an account on registration and receive an enrolment email. You will have 6 months access to your account after purchase. You will need to log in, follow the instructions provided and download your digital certificate within this time as well as access any other materials available. Within this period, you are welcome to revisit any associated materials as many times as you want. If you buy the course on pre-order, your 6 months starts from when the course launches, on August 17th, 2026.


Benefits to studying Online with us

An accessible and affordable way to independently develop your own insights into midlife issues.

  • Flexible learning

    Our online course offers you the flexibility to work around schedules and timelines so you can learn at your own pace. With 6 months access, you can revisit the course as much as you want, when you want.

  • Low Cost

    Our live course provides you affordable access to develop your knowledge and insights, as well as receiving evidence of continuing professional development (CPD), highlighting your commitment to learning.

  • Individualised Learning

    On-demand e-learning allows for you to place a greater focus on individual activities, such as reflection, and provides unlimited opportunities to develop skills such as independent learning and planning.

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Learn more about The Centre For Male Psychology

The Centre for Male Psychology is an organisation dedicated to advancing understanding and knowledge of male psychology.
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What is Male Psychology?

Male Psychology can be considered the exploration of the complex, multifaceted experience of males, something often overlooked in the academic literature. Male psychology asks questions such as: what does existing research tell us about masculinity, and how best can we help with the mental health of men?

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