Introduction to the Program

Profundizarás sobre los beneficios de la danza en movimiento en la mejor universidad digital del mundo según Forbes”

Cada vez más organizaciones del campo sanitario demandan la incorporación de expertos en TCA.  Esto se debe al aumento de estas condiciones psicológicas, motivadas por factores tales como experiencias traumáticas o presión social. En este sentido, las instituciones quieren integrar en sus departamentos a psicólogos capaces de detectar tempranamente estas afecciones y brindar el apoyo necesario durante los procesos de recuperación. Por lo tanto, se abre un amplio abanico de oportunidades laborales para estos profesionales de la salud. 

Con el objetivo de profundizar en los procedimientos terapéuticos más modernos, TECH desarrollará esta Postgraduate diploma destinado a psicólogos que deseen ampliar sus técnicas. Bajo un claustro docente especializado en este tema, el itinerario académico ahondará en cómo diagnosticar los trastornos de forma precisa. Los alumnos serán capaces de emplear distintos enfoques terapéuticos fundamentados en la evidencia científica. También el temario les permitirá implementar exitosas terapias, entre las que sobresale la de apoyo social. Asimismo, los egresados promoverán una imagen corporal saludable e instará a prevenir los TCA entre los más jóvenes al suponer un grupo de riesgo.

Para afianzar todos estos contenidos, TECH se basa en el disruptivo sistema del Relearning. Este método de enseñanza se respalda en la repetición de los contenidos claves, para garantizar un aprendizaje progresivo y natural. Además, lo único que necesitarán egresados será un dispositivo con acceso a Internet para acceder a los materiales de estudio de manera remota, en el momento o lugar de su preferencia. Por otro lado, el Campus Virtual estará disponible en todo momento y permitirá a los usuarios descargarse los contenidos para que puedan consultarlos siempre que lo deseen. En definitiva, esta titulación universitaria aportará a los psicólogos la especialización indispensable para ampliar su perfil profesional. 

Sácale el máximo partido a las técnicas de mindfulness y mejora el estado emocional de los usuarios a través de los disruptivos contenidos de este programa”  

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Treatment of Eating Disorders contiene el programa universitario  más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son: 

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Psicología, Dietética y Nutrición, etc.
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras 
  • 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

¿Buscas potenciar tus habilidades terapéuticas? Capacítate en materia de motivación y coaching de casos de TCA mediante esta Postgraduate diploma”  

El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector 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 una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales. 

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.  

Aplicarás las estrategias más avanzadas para tratar la resistencia a la alimentación gracias a este programa 100% online”

Con el sistema del Relearning integrarás los conceptos de manera natural y progresiva. ¡Olvídate de memorizar!”

Syllabus

This curriculum will be a unique opportunity to acquire the necessary skills for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the EDs. The syllabus will delve into the comprehensive treatment of these pathologies, with an innovative approach for students to correctly manage critical patients according to their severity. In this line, the program will address psychopharmacological intervention based on scientific evidence. To this end, the teaching staff will analyze resources such as personal interviews to humanistic therapies. In addition, special emphasis will be placed on nutritional intervention in young patients, recognizing the importance of nutritional education in adolescents.

You will deepen your knowledge through real cases and resolution of complex situations in simulated learning environments”

Module 1. Transdiagnostic Multidisciplinary Integrated Treatment

1.1. Transdiagnostic Approach in the Therapeutic Management of the Patient

1.1.1. Principles of the Transdiagnostic Approach in the Treatment of EDs
1.1.2. Advantages of an Approach that Transcends Diagnostic Categories
1.1.3. Integration of Transdiagnostic Therapeutic Techniques in Clinical Practice

1.2. Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Treatment of EDs

1.2.1. Role of Health Professionals in Integrated Treatment
1.2.2. Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Treatment of EDs
1.2.3. Roles and Responsibilities of Psychologists, Physicians, Nutritionists, and Other Health Professionals
1.2.4. Importance of Coordination and Communication between Specialists

1.3. Transdiagnostic Treatment: Psychology

1.3.1. Individualized Intervention Strategies
1.3.2. Family Involvement for Changes in Family Dynamics
1.3.3. Benefits and Strategies of Group Therapy in the Transdiagnostic Context

1.4. Transdiagnostic Treatment: Nutrition

1.4.1. Nutritional Assessment in ED Patients
1.4.2. Planning of Balanced Diets Adapted to Each Case
1.4.3. Strategies to Address Feeding Resistance

1.5 Treatment of Medical Complications

1.5.1. Identification and Management of Medical Conditions Associated with EDs
1.5.2. Comprehensive Evaluation of Physical Health in Patients with EDs
1.5.3. Strategies for the Management of Medical Co-morbidities during the Treatment of EDs

1.6. Levels of Treatment and Evaluation of Severity

1.6.1. Outpatient, Inpatient (Day Hospital), Home Hospitalization and IOFT (Intensive Outpatient Family Treatment) levels of care
1.6.2. Criteria for Choosing the Appropriate Level of Treatment
1.6.3. Continuous Severity Evaluation

1.7. Critical Patient with ED

1.7.1. Identification of Signs and Symptoms of the Critically Ill Patient in ED
1.7.2. Risks Associated with Critical Condition in EDs
1.7.3. Importance of Immediate Assessment and Care in Critically Ill Patients

1.8. Criteria for Determining a Critical Patient

1.8.1. Medical and Psychological Parameters for the Identification of Critically Ill Patients
1.8.2. Assessment Tools and Scales Used in the Determination of Severity
1.8.3. Collaboration between Professionals to Establish a Diagnosis

1.9. Clinical and Nutritional Management of the Critically Ill Patient

1.9.1. Hemodynamic Stabilization Strategies in Critically Ill Patients with EDs
1.9.2. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition as Options in Nutritional Management
1.9.3. Specific Medical and Psychological Interventions for Critically Ill Patients

1.10. Strategies for Relapse Prevention and Maintenance of Well-Being

1.10.1. Identification of Risk Factors for Relapse in EDs
1.10.2. Development of Personalized Relapse Prevention Strategies
1.10.3. Importance of Self-care and Ongoing Care to Maintain Mental and Emotional Health after Treatment

Module 2. Evidence-Based Psychological and Psychopharmacological Intervention: from Diagnosis to Recovery and Maintenance of the ED Patient

2.1. Motivational Interviewing and Therapeutic Skills in the Management of ED: A Strategic Dialogue

2.1.1. Principles of Motivational Interviewing in the Context of EDs
2.1.2. Therapeutic Skills to Foster Motivation and Change
2.1.3. Strategies for Strategic Dialogue in the intervention with patients with EDs

2.2. Use of Psychopharmaceuticals in ED patients

2.2.1. Types of Psychotropic Drugs Used in the Treatment of EDs and their Mechanisms of Action
2.2.2. Indications and Considerations in the Prescription of Psychotropic Drugs
2.2.3. Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Pharmacotherapy in EDs

2.3. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in ED Treatment

2.3.1. Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as applied to EDs
2.3.2. Roles of the Therapist and the Patient in the Intervention
2.3.3. Development of a Specific Intervention and Change Plan
2.3.4. Cognitive and Behavioral Techniques used in Transdiagnostic Treatment
2.3.5. Outcomes and Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in patients with EDs

2.4. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the Treatment

2.4.1. Fundamentals of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and its Application in EDs
2.4.2. Strategies to Promote Acceptance of Thoughts and Emotions in Treatment
2.4.3. Integration of ACT Therapy with Other Approaches in Transdiagnostic Management

2.5. Systemic Model

2.5.1. Family Dynamics
2.5.2. Communication within the Family System
2.5.3. Family Roles
2.5.4. Family Therapy
2.5.5. Couples Therapy within the Systemic Approach

2.6. Family-Based Treatment and Third Generation Therapies

2.6.1. The Role of the Family in the Treatment of EDs
2.6.2. Third-generation Therapy Approach in the Management of EDs
2.6.3. Specific Strategies to Involve the Family and Apply Third-generation Therapies

2.7. Complementary Therapies in the Treatment of EDs

2.7.1. Mindfulness and Emotional Self-regulation in the Treatment of the ED

2.7.1.1. Scientific Evidence and Results of Intuitive Eating in Patients with ED
2.7.1.2. Appropriate Time to Start Intuitive Eating and Factors to Consider
2.7.1.3. Effects of Emotional Self-Regulation on Recovery
2.7.1.4. Practical Mindfulness Techniques for Patients
2.7.1.5. Outcomes and Effectiveness of full care in patients with EDs

2.7.2. Group Therapies in the Treatment of EDs

2.7.2.1. Benefits and Dynamic of Group Therapy in EDs
2.7.2.2. Types of Therapeutic Groups and Their Application in Treatment
2.7.2.3. Examples of Successful Group Therapy Programs in the Management of EDs
2.7.2.4. Creation of Support Networks and Therapeutic Communities

2.8. New Treatments

2.8.1. Creative Therapies
2.8.2. Dance Movement Therapy
2.8.3. Coaching

2.9. Phases of Recovery in EDs

2.9.1. Intervention and treatment Stages
2.9.2. Factors that Affect Recovery Success
2.9.3. Adaptation Process and Behavioral Changes and Relapse Prevention Strategies
2.9.4. Maintaining the long-term Recovery

2.10. Patient Motivation and Commitment

2.10.1. Quality and Continuity of Treatment
2.10.2. Social Support and Care Networks: Role of Family, Friends, and Support Group in Recovery
2.10.3. Addressing Underlying Factors (Trauma, Coexisting Disorders)

Module 3. Nutritional Treatment in the ED Patient

3.1. Nutritional Assessment

3.1.1. Medical History
3.1.2. Anthropometric Assessment - Methods of Assessment of Nutritional Status in Patients with EDs
3.1.3. Identification of Nutritional Imbalances and Deficiencies
3.1.4. Importance of Individualized Assessment in the Treatment

3.2. Nutritional Treatment Food Planning in EDs

3.2.1. Nutritional Goals in AN, BN, TA and EDNOS

3.2.1.1. Design of a Food Plan Appropriate to the Patient's Needs

3.2.2. Considerations for Weight Restoration and Normalization of Nutrition
3.2.3. Adaptation of Feeding to the Specific Symptoms of each ED

3.3. Nutritional Therapy and Food Education

3.3.1. Principles of the Transdiagnostic Approach in the Treatment of EDs
3.3.2. Food Education to Promote the Understanding of Healthy Habits (group therapy)
3.3.3. Strategies to Address the Dysfunctional Relationship with Food
3.3.4. Mealtime Management Strategies for Parents

3.4. Ongoing Nutritional Monitoring and Support

3.4.1. Importance of Nutritional Monitoring throughout Treatment
3.4.2. Monitoring of Weight Evolution and Eating Habits
3.4.3. Strategies to Maintain Motivation and Adherence to the Eating Plan
3.4.4. Addressing Common Challenges in Nutritional Recovery

3.5. Weight Regain and Nutritional Restoration

3.5.1. Targets and Approaches to Weight Regain in Patients with EDs
3.5.2. Management of Resistance to Weight Gain
3.5.3. Prevention and Management of Refeeding Syndrome

3.6. Nutritional Adaptation to Medical Comorbidities

3.6.1. Nutritional Approach in Patients with Medical Comorbidities
3.6.2. Specific Considerations for Patients with Diabetes, Cardiac Problems, etc
3.6.3. Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Management of Comorbidities

3.7. Nutrition in cases of Binge Eating Disorder,r (BED)

3.7.1. Nutritional Strategies for the Control of Binge Eating Episodes
3.7.2. Management of Satiety and Self-Regulation of Eating in BED
3.7.3. Prevention of Weight Gain in BED Recovery

3.8. Nutritional Approach in Anorexia Nervosa

3.8.1. Weight Restoration and Normalization of Eating in Anorexia Nervosa
3.8.2. Supplements and Refeeding in Severe Cases
3.8.3. Specific Nutritional Therapy for Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa

3.9. Nutritional Strategies in Bulimia Nervosa

3.9.1. Controlling Binge Eating and Purging
3.9.2. Addressing Excessive Food Intake and Compensatory Behaviors
3.9.3. Nutrition in Recovery from Bulimia Nervosa

3.10. Nutritional Intervention in Feeding Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence

3.10.1. Nutritional Approach in Young ED Patients
3.10.2. Management Strategies in the Transition to Adulthood
3.10.3. Prevention and Food Education in Adolescents

This academic itinerary is exclusive to TECH and you will be able to develop it at your own pace thanks to its 100% online Relearning methodology"

Postgraduate Diploma in Treatment of Eating Disorders

Address the complex challenges of eating disorders with our specialized training. The Postgraduate Diploma in this discipline created by TECH Global University is designed for mental health and clinical professionals seeking to acquire advanced knowledge and specialized tools to guide patients toward sustainable recovery. Begin your academic journey by exploring the theoretical and practical foundations of eating disorders (ED) treatment. This will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the complexity of these disorders and the foundations for effectively addressing them. Next, you will discover cutting-edge therapeutic approaches designed to address EDs from a variety of perspectives. This module focuses on personalized strategies and innovative techniques that optimize the recovery process. From this, you will be ready to lead effective interventions and support patients on their journey to recovery.

Get qualified with a Postgraduate Diploma in Eating Disorder Treatment

To achieve our goal of being the best online university in the world, we employ innovative methodologies, multimedia supported classes and Relearning teaching models that, together will achieve a dynamic and efficient educational process. With us, you will explore specific psychological therapies and psychoeducation techniques to strengthen therapeutic intervention. This module will equip you with practical tools to guide patients in their understanding and management of ED. Finally, you will understand the importance of the nutritional approach to treatment and learn to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams; enabling you to address the comprehensiveness of treatment to address the physical and emotional dimensions of ED. Upon completion of this program, you will become an expert in the treatment of eating disorders, ready to lead effective interventions and support patients on their journey to recovery. Join us and make a significant difference in the field of mental health - enroll now and mark the beginning of your specialization in the treatment of EDs!