Psychological Assessment and Intervention in Relationship Issues

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Psychologists play a fundamental role in healthcare when it comes to improving physical, mental and social well-being of people, becoming nowadays an essential pillar in the resolution of different psychological disorders. 

This Postgraduate Diploma provides extensive knowledge in advanced models and techniques in assessment, diagnosis and psychological intervention in the health field. For this, you will have a teaching faculty that stands out for its extensive professional experience in the different fields in which psychology has developed and in different sectors of the population. 

Throughout this educational program, the student will go through all the current approaches in the work carried out by health psychologists. The correct approach to psychological evaluations and interviews; the implementation of psychological techniques for stress prevention or the assimilation of the different phases of the research process in Psychology, will be some of the many topics of work and study that students will be able to integrate in their education with this comprehensive program.

We will not only take you through the theoretical knowledge we offer, but we will show you another way to study and learn, more organic, simpler and more efficient. We will work to keep you motivated and to develop your passion for learning, helping you to think and develop critical thinking skills.

A high-level step that will become a process of improvement, not only on a professional level, but also on a personal level. 

An educational program created for professionals who aspire for excellence, and that will enable you to acquire new skills and strategies easily and effectively”

This Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment and Intervention in Relationship Issues contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. Its most notable features are: 

• The development of more than 100 practical cases presented by experts in Psychological Assessment and Intervention in Relationship Issues
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for carrying out research
• New developments and innovations on research in the different fields of psychology
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the situations that are presented to the student
• Special emphasis on research methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• The availability of access to the contents from any device, fixed or portable, with internet connection 

Access to in-depth knowledge of Psychological Assessment and Intervention in Relationship Issues and its multiple implications, in a comprehensive Postgraduate Diploma university designed to propel you to another professional level”

It includes a very broad teaching staff of professionals belonging to the field of psychology, who bring to this program the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will enable the professional to contextual and situated learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning immersive learning programmed to prepare in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, where the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that may arise. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by recognized experts in the field of research.

Increase your confidence as a healthcare psychologist by updating your knowledge through this Postgraduate Diploma"

This Postgraduate Diploma makes the difference between a professional with a lot of knowledge and a professional who knows how to apply it in the daily practice of their profession.

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

This Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment and Intervention in Relationship Issues contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market” 

Module 1. Scientific and Professional Foundations of Psychology General Health Psychology 

1.1. Clinical and Health Psychology 

1.1.1. Clinical Psychology
1.1.2. Health Psychology

1.2. Legal Framework for Psychology as a Health Profession 

1.2.1. History of Health Psychology in Spain
1.2.2. Current Legislation of Health Psychology in Spain
1.2.3. Controversies and Future Challenges in Health Psychology

1.3. Ethical and Deontological Aspects of Health Psychology 

1.3.1. Basic Concepts of Ethics and Deontology
1.3.2. Ethical-Deontological Aspects of Psychology as a Scientific Discipline
1.3.3. Ethical-Deontological Aspects of Psychology as a Scientific Discipline 
1.3.4. Data Protection in Psychology 

1.4. Health: Conceptualization and Models 

1.4.1. Conceptualization of Health
1.4.2. Health Models 
1.4.3. Theories of Behavior and Health

1.5. Stress and Psychosocial Factors in the Health-Disease Process

1.5.1. Theories of Stress
1.5.2. Relationship between Stress and Disease
1.5.3. Personality and Health

1.6.  Interprofessional and Health Outcomes Communication

1.6.1. Psychosocial Rehabilitation
1.6.2. Health Care from the Community and Hospital Settings
1.6.3. Results Communication

1.7. Diagnostic Classifications: Basic and Differential Aspects

1.7.1. Concepts and Models in Psychopathology
1.7.2. Diagnostic Classifications in Psychopathology
1.7.3. New Classification Systems in Psychopathology

1.8. Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Evaluation 

1.8.1. Introduction to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice 
1.8.2. Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Methodology
1.8.3. Evidence-Based Psychology 

1.9. Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments

1.9.1. History of Effectiveness Evaluation
1.9.2. Clinical Practice Guidelines
1.9.3. Limitations and Challenges of Evidence-Based Treatments

1.10. Transdiagnostic Approach and Evaluation of Processes and Outcomes

1.10.1. Transdiagnostic Approach
1.10.2. Evaluation of Therapeutic Results
1.10.3. Evaluation of Therapeutic Processes

1.11. Fundamentals of Research and New Technologies in Health Psychology

1.11.1. Scientific Research in Psychology 
1.11.2. Research Designs
1.11.3. Intervention through New Technologies

1.12. Scientific-Professional Resources for Healthcare Practice

1.12.1. Criteria and Search in Systematic Reviews
1.12.2. Study Selection and Data Extraction in Systematic Reviews
1.12.3. Analysis of Results in Systematic Reviews

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 Characteristics 
2.2.3. General Health Psychologist Skills

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 the 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. Operant Techniques

2.10. Cognitive Techniques

2.10.1. Skill 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 in Relationship Issues 

2.14.1. Prevention and Health Promotion 
2.14.2. Counseling

Module 3. Intervention in Couple Problems 

3.1. Introduction to Couple Problems 

3.1.1. Characteristics of Couple Relationships 
3.1.2. Evolutionary Cycle of a Couple 
3.1.3. Partner Selection Process 
3.1.4. Components of the Couple Relationship 
3.1.5. Couples Crisis

3.2. Types of Attachment and Intimate Relationships 

3.2.1. Types of Attachment 

3.2.1.1. Types of Attachment: Definition and Influence on Couple Relationships
3.2.1.2. Types of Attachment: Assessment  

3.2.2. Intimate Relationships and Associated Dysfunctions  

3.2.2.1. Differences between Healthy and Dysfunctional Couples
3.2.2.2. Dysfunctions in Couples

3.3. Intimate Relationships and Associated Dysfunctions 

3.3.1. Differences between Healthy and Dysfunctional Couples 
3.3.2. Dysfunctions in Couples

3.4. Domestic Violence 

3.4.1. Domestic Violence: Features
3.4.2. Domestic Violence: Intervention with Victims
3.4.3. Domestic Violence: Intervention with Abusers

3.5. Substance Abuse in Couples

3.5.1. Substance Abuse in Couples: Features 
3.5.2. Substance Abuse in Couples: Intervention   

3.6. Ending the Relationship 

3.6.1. Coping with a Partner's Illness and Death 

3.6.1.1. Illness and Death of a Partner: Features 
3.6.1.2. Illness and Death of a Partner: Intervention 

3.6.2. Separation Processes 

3.6.2.1. Separation Processes: Features and Repercussions 
3.6.2.2. Separation Processes: Psychological Intervention 

3.7. Jealousy and Infidelity 

3.7.1. Jealousy: Features and Intervention  
3.7.2. Infidelity: Features and Intervention 
3.8. Assessment in Couples Counseling 
3.8.1. Interview in Couples Counseling 

3.8.1.1. Assessment Interview in Couples Counseling 
3.8.1.2. Obstacles in the Interview in Couples Counseling 

3.8.2. Assessment Tools in Couples Counseling  

3.8.2.1. Assessing Communication in Couples Counseling 
3.8.2.2. Assessing the Family Environment in Couples Counseling  
3.8.2.3. Assessing Partner Satisfaction and Dyadic Adjustment 
3.8.2.4. Assessing Other Relevant Variables in Couples Counseling 

3.9. Couples Counseling: Intervention Strategies I 

3.9.1. Couples Counseling: Types of Therapy  
3.9.2. Couples Counseling: Empirical Evidence

3.10. Couples Counseling: Intervention Strategies II 

3.10.1. Techniques to Encourage Assertiveness and Emotional Expression  
3.10.2. Techniques to Encourage Negotiation Strategies and Improve the Emotional Climate  

3.11. Infertility in Couples and Adoption

3.11.1. Infertility in Couples: Features and Intervention
3.11.2. Adoption: Features and Intervention

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