Relationship Psychology

Relationship Psychology

This course will examine whether it is possible to explain relationships, attraction and love. 

Why do we find ourselves feeling indifferent towards many people that we meet, and yet have strong feelings of attraction or even repulsion towards others?  How close we are in terms of geographical distance to a potential partner, liking someone and being liked in return and finding similar attitudes and personality traits in common have all been found to be significant factors in determining who we’re more likely to form relationships with, and not to mention of course physical attraction which needs no further explanation! 

Throughout this course you will examine the psychology and structure of relationships with others as well as how we develop and maintain relationships with others.

Modules

Unit 1: Introduction to the Psychology of Adult Relationships

The learning outcomes for this unit are:               

• Understand the importance of relationships
• Awareness of the different types of relationships

Unit 2: The Development of Relationships          

The learning outcomes for this unit are:               

• Knowledge of how relationships develop
• Understand how relationships are maintaine

Unit 3: Interpersonal Attraction               

The learning outcomes for this unit are:               

• Awareness of the factors that influence attraction
• Knowledge of gender differences in choosing the ideal partner

 Unit 4: Happy Relationships

The learning outcomes for this unit are:               

• Understand how relationships contribute to happiness and well-being
• Awareness of the importance of relationships to mental and emotional stability                       

Unit 5: Relationship Skills             

The learning outcomes for this unit are:               

• Knowledge of relationship maintenance strategies
• Understand the ‘rules’ of intimacy

Unit 6: The Male and Female Brain

The learning outcomes for this unit are:               

• Understand the differences between the male and female brain
• Awareness of the potential barriers to relationship formation and maintenance between the opposite sex

 Unit 7: Communication Strategies

The learning outcomes for this unit are:               

• Knowledge of non-verbal communication
• Awareness of language styles

Unit 8: Training and Therapy for Relationships

The learning outcomes for this unit are:               

• Knowledge of professional intervention methods for relationship enhancement
• Awareness of techniques for repairing broken relationships

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Relationship Psychology.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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