The Institute of Child Psychology Certification in Children’s Mental Health Fundamentals is designed for individuals who are wishing to receive formal accreditation from the Institute of Child Psychology for continuing education, employment purposes, and/or personal development.
With this certification you are demonstrating your knowledge in the areas of: introductory child psychology, essentials of interpersonal neurobiology, attachment-based interventions, child emotion regulation, and evidence-based parenting practices.
In 4 simple steps, you can be fully certified!
The program is only available to our subscription members.
You have up to 2 years* to finish the course requirements below.
As long as you are a membership subscriber (monthly or annually) all the courses needed for certification can be taken as part of your subscription; you DO NOT have to pay for individual courses.
A PDF Certificate will be emailed to individuals who successfully complete and pass the certification requirements.
ALL 6 MUST BE COMPLETED
*ALL COURSES CAN BE ACCESSED AS PART OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION
Follow these easy steps to earn your certification and start making a bigger impact. We’ve also answered common questions to guide you along the way!
Step 1: Become an ICP Member
Join our membership program to unlock access to certification-approved courses.
Step 2: Complete 6 Core Courses
These foundational courses will give you the essential tools and knowledge you need.
Step 3: Choose and Finish 9.5 Hours of Supplemental Courses
Pick from a list of approved topics that best match your interests or professional goals.
Step 4: Submit Your Essay
Write a final paper that brings it all together:
Format it using APA style
Include insights from your ICP courses
Reference at least 10 academic sources (journals or books)
Once you’re done, email your essay and all Certificates of Completion in a Word document to: support@instituteofchildpsychology.com
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Anxiety has many faces, and in this online course parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn about the psychological and physiological roots of anxiety, why it is on the rise in our children, and what to do to help children better manage it. This course has a holistic* and strength-based approach that focuses on what we as caretakers, parents, and professionals can do vs. stigmatizing children who are struggling.
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Raising resilience will give you tools & strategies to empower every child.
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Trauma can significantly impact a child, and those caring for them are often left with questions about how to best help. Children with trauma can present significant challenges, and they often display patterns of behavior that can strain the relationship between the child and those caring for them. During this course we will explore the impact of trauma on neurological development and how this presents in children’s behaviors. The impact on attachment and the healing power of relationships will also be explored.
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Becoming certified through the Institute of Child Psychology isn’t just a professional milestone—it’s a powerful statement of your dedication to the mental health and well-being of children.
This certification signals that you’ve gone beyond surface-level learning, immersing yourself in hours of expert-led, research-backed education designed to equip you with real-world tools to make a lasting impact.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or mental health professional, this credential sets you apart as someone deeply committed to trauma-informed, compassionate, and developmentally grounded approaches.
It’s more than a title—it’s a badge of purpose, passion, and credibility in a world that desperately needs skilled, heart-led advocates for children.
Once all requirements are complete, you are required to write a 3-5 page conceptualization paper on:
Creating a Pathway to Healing: Research, tools, and strategies to help children move from negative mental health outcomes to resiliency.
Final papers are to be emailed to: support@instituteofchildpsychology.com
Certification must be complete within 2 years* Extensions to complete certification will be considered on a case by case basis.
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