Prevention Psychology Training | Mental Health in Taguig

Prevention Psychology Training​ Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction

• What is Prevention?
• Why is Prevention Important?
• Positive Psychology
• Guidelines for Prevention in Psychology

Module 2: Prevention Theories for Behaviour Change

• Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change
• Theory of Reasoned Action and Planned Behaviour
• Health Belief Model
• Motivational Interviewing

Module 3: Protective Factors: Promoting Strengths and Building Positive Behaviours

• Protective and Risk Factors
• Enhancing Systemic Protective Factors
• Positive Psychology

Module 4: Prevention Applications in Community and Medical Settings

• Better Beginnings, Better Futures
• Community-Based Prevention for Older Adults
• Prevention Interventions with Medically Referred Patients

Module 5: Prevention Ethics, Education, and Funding

• Prevention Ethics
• Education and Training
• What is Funding?

Who Should Attend this Prevention Psychology Training Course?

This Prevention Psychology Training Course is suitable for professionals looking to understand prevention principles, behaviour-change theories, protective factors, and prevention approaches across community and health-related settings. The following professionals can benefit from this course:

• Mental Health Counselors
• Social Workers
• Public Health Educators
• School Psychologists
• Community Health Workers
• Psychiatrists
• Substance Abuse Counselors
• Behavioral Health Specialists

Prerequisites for the Prevention Psychology Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this Prevention Psychology Training Course. However, an interest in prevention, behaviour change, mental health, or community wellbeing will help delegates engage effectively with the course content.

Prevention Psychology Training Course Overview

Prevention Psychology Training introduces delegates to how psychological principles can be used to reduce risks, strengthen protective factors, and encourage positive behaviour change. It covers prevention frameworks, behaviour-change theories, health-related applications, and ethical considerations.

Delegates develop skills in comparing behaviour-change models, identifying protective and risk factors, and understanding how prevention approaches can be applied across different populations and settings. They also strengthen their knowledge of ethical and practical considerations in prevention work.

This 1-Day course by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply prevention psychology concepts across relevant professional settings. They will be better equipped to interpret prevention approaches, consider behavioural influences, and support informed prevention planning.

Prevention Psychology Training Course Objectives

• To understand key concepts and principles of prevention psychology
• To explore major behaviour-change theories used in prevention
• To identify protective and risk factors linked to positive behaviour
• To examine prevention approaches across community and medical settings
• To understand ethical considerations in prevention psychology
• To explore the role of education, training, and funding in prevention initiatives

Learning Outcomes of this Prevention Psychology Training

Upon completing this Prevention Psychology Training, delegates will understand key prevention principles, behaviour-change theories, protective and risk factors, and prevention approaches across community and medical settings. They will be better equipped to interpret prevention strategies and consider ethical, educational, and practical factors when supporting prevention initiatives.

What’s Included in this Prevention Psychology Training Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Prevention Psychology Training Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack