Introduction to the Program

Una inmersión profunda y completa en las estrategias y planteamientos en Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults

El papel del psicólogo es fundamental en el ámbito sanitario para la mejora del bienestar físico, mental y social de las personas, convirtiéndose en la actualidad en un pilar esencial en la resolución de los diferentes trastornos psicológicos. 

Este Experto proporciona amplios conocimientos en modelos y técnicas avanzadas en evaluación, diagnóstico e intervención psicológica en el área sanitaria. Para ello, contarás con un profesorado que destaca por su amplia experiencia profesional en los diferentes ámbitos en los que se desarrolla la psicología y en los distintos sectores de la población. 

A lo largo de esta capacitación, el alumno recorrerá todos los planteamientos actuales en el trabajo del psicólogo sanitario. El correcto planteamiento de las evaluaciones y entrevistas psicológicas; la implementación de técnicas psicológicas de prevención del estrés o la asimilación de las diferentes fases del proceso de investigación en Psicología, serán varios de los muchos temas de trabajo y estudio que el alumno podrá integrar en su capacitación con este completo programa.

No solo te llevaremos a través de los conocimientos teóricos que te ofrecemos, sino que te mostraremos otra manera de estudiar y aprender, más orgánica, más sencilla y más eficiente. Trabajaremos para mantenerte motivado y para crear en ti pasión por el aprendizaje, ayudándote a pensar y a desarrollar el pensamiento crítico.

Un paso de alto nivel que se convertirá en un proceso de mejora, no solo profesional, sino personal. 

Accede al conocimiento profundo de la Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults y sus múltiples implicaciones, en un completísimo Postgraduate diploma creado para impulsarte a otro nivel profesional”  

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults contiene el programa académico más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son: 

  • El desarrollo de 100 casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Evaluación e Intervención Psicológica con Adultos
  • Sus contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que están concebidos, recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio de la investigación
  • Las novedades e innovaciones sobre la investigación de los diferentes campos de la psicología
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
  • El sistema interactivo de aprendizaje basado en algoritmos para la toma de decisiones sobre las situaciones planteadas
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías de la investigación
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo, fijo o portátil, con conexión a internet

Accede al conocimiento profundo de la Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults y sus múltiples implicaciones, en un completísimo Postgraduate diploma creado para impulsarte a otro nivel profesional” 

Incluye un cuadro docente muy amplio de profesionales pertenecientes al ámbito de la psicología, que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará un aprendizaje inmersivo programado para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.

El diseño de este programa se apoya en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el alumno deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen. Para ello, el profesional contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos en el campo de la investigación. 

Aumenta tu seguridad como psicólogo para el ámbito sanitario, actualizando tus conocimientos a través de esta Postgraduate diploma"

Esta Postgraduate diploma marca la diferencia entre un profesional con muchos conocimientos y un profesional que sabe aplicarlos en el ejercicio diario de su profesión"

Syllabus

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals in Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults, who are conscious of the importance of up-to-date training in order to be able to delve deeper into this field of knowledge and produce publications of academic quality. 

This Postgraduate diploma is aimed at all psychologists who want to achieve a high degree of specialization in the healthcare sector” 

Module 1. Evaluation in General Health Psychology 

1.1. Psychological Evaluation Process 

1.1.1. Descriptive-Predictive Process
1.1.2. Intervention-Evaluation Process

1.2. Evaluation Techniques in Health Psychology 

1.2.1. Features of the Evaluation Techniques
1.2.2. Types of Evaluation Techniques

1.3. The Interview as an Evaluation Technique 

1.3.1. Conceptualization of the Psychological Interview 
1.3.2. Interview Process

1.4. Observation 

1.4.1. Observation Features
1.4.2. Observation Process

1.5. Diagnosis in Health Psychology 

1.5.1. Features and Limitations of the DSM-5
1.5.2. Evaluation for Problem Identification

1.6. Clinical Formulation 

1.6.1. Clinical Case Formulation
1.6.2. Functional Analysis (Conceptual and Empirical Foundations) 
1.6.3. Functional Analysis (Strategies) 

1.7. Communication of Results in Health Psychology 

1.7.1. Return Interview 
1.7.2. Written Report

1.8. Quality of Life, Lifestyle and Stress Assessment 

1.8.1. Evaluation of Quality of Life and the Intervention Process
1.8.2. Lifestyle and Self-Efficacy for Health Assessment 
1.8.3. Stress Evaluation 

1.9. Assessment in Chronic Conditions

1.9.1. Psychological Assessment in HIV
1.9.2. Psychological Assessment in Chronic Pain
1.9.3. Psychological Assessment in Oncology Patients

1.10. Assessment in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders 

1.10.1. Theoretical and Conceptual Aspects in the Assessment of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders 
1.10.2. Assessment Tools for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders 

1.11. Assessment in Depressive and Bipolar Disorders 

1.11.1. Theoretical and Conceptual Aspects in the Assessment of Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
1.11.2. Assessment Tools in Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
1.12.2. Assessment in Anxiety Disorders 
1.12.1. Theoretical and Conceptual Aspects in the Assessment of Anxiety Disorders 
1.12.2. Anxiety Disorders Assessment Tools 

1.13. Assessment in Trauma-Related, Dissociative, Somatic Symptom and OCD Disorders 

1.13.1. Trauma-Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
1.13.2. Somatic Symptom Disorders
1.13.3. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders

1.14. Assessment of Eating Disorders, Sleep, and Excretion Disorders 

1.14.1. Eating Disorders
1.14.2. Sleep Disorders
1.14.3. Excretory Disorders

1.15. Assessment in Sexual and Paraphilic Disorders 

1.15.1. Sexual Dysfunctions
1.15.2. Paraphilic Disorders 

1.16. Assessment in Addiction Disorders 

1.16.1. Diagnostic Criteria for Addictive Disorders
1.16.2. Addictive Disorders Assessment Tools
1.16.3. Personality Disorders

Module 2. Skills and Techniques of a General Health Psychologist 

2.1. The Therapeutic Relationship and the Therapeutic Process 

2.1.1. Therapeutic Process
2.1.2. Therapeutic Relationship

2.2. Health Psychologist's Basic Skills and Competencies 

2.2.1. Therapist's Basic Skills
2.2.2. Therapist's Characteristics
2.2.3. General Health Psychologist Competencies

2.3. Listening Skills 

2.3.1. Listening
2.3.2. Listening Techniques 

2.4. Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication 

2.4.1. Non-Verbal Communication 
2.4.2. Verbal Communication Techniques

2.5. Obstacles and Feared Scenarios in the Therapeutic Process 

2.5.1. Obstacles in Initiation and Assessment
2.5.2. Obstacles in Implementing Treatment

2.6. Most Frequent Errors Made by Psychologists 

2.6.1. Risk of Dual Relationship
2.6.2. Other Obstacles in the Therapeutic Process

2.7. Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Components 

2.7.1. Models in Psychotherapy
2.7.2. Integration in Psychotherapy

2.8. Contribution of Psychodynamic, Phenomenological-Existential, and Humanistic models

2.8.1. Psychodynamic Models
2.8.2. Phenomenological-Existential and Humanistic Models

2.9. Behavioral Techniques 

2.9.1. Relaxation Techniques 
2.9.2. Exposure Techniques 
2.9.3. Operative Techniques

2.10. Cognitive Techniques 

2.10.1. Skills Training
2.10.2. Cognitive Restructuring

2.11. Third Generation Therapies 

2.11.1. Therapies Based on Mindfulness
2.11.2. Dialectical Behavior Therapy
2.11.3. Behavioral Activation Therapy
2.11.4. Functional Analytic Psychotherapy

2.12. Group Intervention and Family Therapy 

2.12.1. Group Intervention
2.12.2. Family Therapy

2.13. Positive Psychology 

2.13.1. Positive Psychology: Concepts
2.13.2. Positive Psychology: Techniques

2.14. Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults 

2.14.1. Prevention and Health Promotion
2.14.2. Counseling

Module 3. Psychological Intervention in Adults 

3.1. Psychological Intervention in Psychotic Disorders 

3.1.1. Psychotic Disorders: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
3.1.2. Psychotic Disorders: Scientific Evidence
3.1.3. Psychotic Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

3.2. Psychological Intervention in Depressive and Bipolar Disorders 

3.2.1. Intervention in Depressive Disorders

 3.2.1.1. Depressive Disorders: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
 3.2.1.2. Depressive Disorders: Scientific Evidence
 3.2.1.3. Depressive Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques 

3.2.2. Intervention in Bipolar Disorder

 3.2.2.1. Bipolar Disorder: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
 3.2.2.2. Bipolar Disorder: Scientific Evidence
 3.2.2.3. Bipolar Disorder: Psychological Intervention Techniques 

3.3. Psychological Intervention in Anxiety Disorders 

3.3.1. Anxiety Disorders: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
3.3.2. Anxiety Disorders: Scientific Evidence
3.3.3. Anxiety Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

3.4. Psychological Intervention in OCD, PTSD, and Related Disorders 

3.4.1. Intervention in OCD and Related Disorders
3.4.2. Intervention in PTSD and Related Disorders

3.5. Psychological Intervention in Eating Disorders 

3.5.1. Eating Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
3.5.2. Eating Disorders: Scientific Evidence
3.5.3. Eating Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

3.6. Psychological Intervention in Sleep Disorders 

3.6.1. Sleep Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
3.6.2. Sleep Disorders: Scientific Evidence
3.6.3. Sleep Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

3.7. Psychological Intervention in Sexual Dysfunctions 

3.7.1. Sexual Dysfunctions: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
3.7.2. Sexual Dysfunctions: Scientific Evidence
3.7.3. Sexual Dysfunctions: Psychological Intervention Techniques

3.8. Psychological Intervention in Addictive Disorders 

3.8.1. Addictive Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalene
3.8.2. Addictive Disorders: Scientific Evidence
3.8.3. Addictive Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

3.9. Psychological Intervention in Personality Disorders 

3.9.1. Personality Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
3.9.2. Personality Disorders: Scientific Evidence
3.9.3. Personality Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

3.10. Psychological Intervention in Physical Health Problems 

3.10.1. Physical Health Problems: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
3.10.2. Physical Health Problems: Scientific Evidence
3.10.3. Physical Health Problems: Psychological Intervention Techniques

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development"

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults

At TECH Global University, we present our Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults, a unique opportunity to develop your skills in the field of psychology and make a positive impact on people's lives. Our online classes will allow you to access this program from anywhere and at any time, adapting to your pace of life and giving you the flexibility to continue with your daily responsibilities. Whether you are a professional looking for specialization or you are just entering the field of psychology, our program will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to excel in your career. In this graduate program, we focus on providing you with the tools necessary to assess and address the psychological needs of adults. You'll learn psychological assessment techniques and develop effective intervention skills to help people overcome emotional challenges, improve their mental well-being and achieve greater balance in their lives.

Earn your degree from the world's largest School of Psychology

Our faculty is comprised of leading professionals in the field of psychology, with extensive experience in assessment and psychological intervention with adults. They will guide you throughout the program, providing personalized guidance and sharing their practical experience to enrich your learning. TECH Global University is distinguished by its focus on the practical application of knowledge, and this program is no exception. Through case studies and practical activities, you will develop concrete skills that you will be able to apply in real situations of psychological assessment and intervention. You will be prepared to address a variety of disorders and issues, such as depression, anxiety, stress, personality disorders and more. Don't miss the opportunity to specialize in psychological assessment and intervention with adults! Enroll in our Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults and take a step towards a career in psychology full of satisfaction and professional growth.