An exhaustive and 100% online program, exclusive to TECH, with an international perspective supported by our affiliation with the European Association of Applied Psychology”

The role of the health psychologist is essential in addressing the challenges that affect individuals' mental, emotional, and social well-being. In a context where psychological demands have increased, their work has become a key tool in the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of multiple disorders. In fact, this professional not only addresses symptoms but also actively promotes overall well-being, adapting their interventions to each stage of the life cycle and individual context. 

In light of this, this Master's Degree in General Health Psychology designed by TECH becomes the best opportunity to acquire up-to-date, practical competencies within the clinical and healthcare field. Through a fully up-to-date syllabus, a comprehensive journey will be offered, from childhood to old age, addressing individual clinical situations and complex dynamics such as those in relationships. With an eminently applied approach, professionals will be able to work with diagnostic evaluation models, therapeutic techniques, and high-efficacy prevention strategies. 

Moreover, this program will be taught entirely online, allowing psychologists to plan their own learning schedules for a completely efficient updating process. Additionally, professionals will have access to a wide variety of multimedia resources aimed at fostering a dynamic and natural learning experience. To access the Virtual Campus, all that is needed is a device with internet access. In this same line, graduates will receive support from an experienced faculty team, who will answer any questions that may arise during their academic journey.

Therefore, thanks to the membership in the European Association of Applied Psychology (EAAP), students will have access to specialized resources, continuous training, and an annual seminar at no additional cost. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to collaborate with professionals and related organizations, integrate into an international network, and benefit from different membership levels that recognize both professional commitment and outstanding contributions in applied psychology.

Through the best educational materials, you will master comprehensive and precise psychodiagnostic evaluations for the early identification of common Psychological Disorders”

This Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in General Health Psychology
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in General Health Psychology
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection

You will design therapeutic interventions based on scientific and personalized models, adapting strategies to the individual needs of the patient”

The program includes faculty members who are professionals in General Health Psychology, bringing their work experience to this program, as well as recognized specialists from renowned societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will be highly prepared to intervene in conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, and even Mood Disorders”

A syllabus grounded in the revolutionary Relearning methodology, which will help you effectively consolidate complex concepts”

This Master's Degree will provide a comprehensive overview of mental health assessment, intervention, and research, integrating updated scientific-based content. The syllabus covers clinical and psychopathological fundamentals to advanced neuropsychological rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based psychotherapy. In addition, it includes modules dedicated to childhood, elderly care, couples, and health prevention, allowing for practical and comprehensive specialization. Thanks to its applied approach, graduates will be able to meet the real needs of the healthcare environment with effective, ethical interventions tailored to each life stage.

You will design mental health prevention programs aimed at promoting psychological well-being and preventing Mental Disorders”

Module 1. Scientific and Professional Foundations of General Health Psychology

1.1. Clinical and Health Psychology

1.1.1. Historical Background
1.1.2. Clinical Psychology
1.1.3. Health Psychology

1.2. Health: Conceptualization and Models

1.2.1. Conceptualization of Health
1.2.2. Health Models
1.2.3. Theories of Behavior and Health

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

1.3.1. Theories of Stress
1.3.2. Relationship between Stress and Disease
1.3.3. Personality and Health

1.4. Interprofessional and Health Outcomes Communication

1.4.1. Psychosocial Rehabilitation
1.4.2. Healthcare from the Community and Hospital Settings
1.4.3. Communication of Results

1.5. Diagnostic Classifications: Basic and Differential Aspects

1.5.1. Concepts and Models in Psychopathology
1.5.2. Diagnostic Classifications in Psychopathology
1.5.3. New Classification Systems in Psychopathology

1.6. Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Assessment

1.6.1. Introduction to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
1.6.2. Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Methodology
1.6.3. Evidence-Based Psychology

1.7. Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments

1.7.1. History of Effectiveness Assessment
1.7.2. Clinical Practice Guidelines
1.7.3. Limitations and Challenges of Evidence-Based Treatments

1.8. Transdiagnostic Approach and Assessment of Processes and Outcomes

1.8.1. Transdiagnostic Approach
1.8.2. Assessment of Therapeutic Results
1.8.3. Assessment of Therapeutic Processes

1.9. Fundamentals of Research and New Technologies in Health Psychology

1.9.1. Scientific Research in Psychology
1.9.2. Research Designs
1.9.3. Intervention through New Technologies

1.10. Scientific-Professional Resources for Healthcare Practice

1.10.1. Criteria and Search in Systematic Reviews
1.10.2. Study Selection and Data Extraction in Systematic Reviews
1.10.3. Analysis of Results in Systematic Reviews

Module 2. Assessment in General Health Psychology

2.1. Psychological Assessment Process

2.1.1. Descriptive-Predictive Process
2.1.2. Intervention-Assessment Process

2.2. Evaluation Techniques in Health Psychology

2.2.1. Features of Assessment Techniques
2.2.2. Types of Assessment Techniques

2.3. The Interview as an Assessment Technique

2.3.1. Conceptualization of the Psychological Interview
2.3.2. Interview Process

2.4. Observation

2.4.1. Observation Features
2.4.2. Observation Process

2.5. Diagnosis in Health Psychology

2.5.1. Features and Limitations of the DSM-5
2.5.2. Assessment for Problem Identification

2.6. Clinical Formulation

2.6.1. Clinical Case Formulation
2.6.2. Functional Analysis (Conceptual and Empirical Foundations)
2.6.3. Functional Analysis (Strategies)

2.7. Communication of Results in Health Psychology

2.7.1. Return Interview
2.7.2. Written Report

2.8. Assessment of Quality of Life, Lifestyle and Stress

2.8.1. Assessment of Quality of Life and the Intervention Process
2.8.2. Assessment of Lifestyle and Self-Efficacy for Health
2.8.3. Assessment of Stress

2.9. Assessment in Chronic Conditions

2.9.1. Psychological Assessment in HIV
2.9.2. Psychological Assessment in Chronic Pain
2.9.3. Psychological Assessment in Oncology Patients

2.10. Assessment in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

2.10.1. Theoretical and Conceptual Aspects in the Assessment of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
2.10.2. Assessment Tools for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

2.11. Assessment in Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

2.11.1. Theoretical and Conceptual Aspects in the Assessment of Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
2.11.2. Assessment Tools in Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

2.12. Assessment in Anxiety Disorders

2.12.1. Theoretical and Conceptual Aspects in the Assessment of Anxiety Disorders
2.12.2. Assessment Tools for Anxiety Disorders

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

2.13.1. Trauma-Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
2.13.2. Somatic Symptom Disorders
2.13.3. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders

2.14. Assessment of Eating Disorders, Sleep, and Elimination Disorders

2.14.1. Eating Disorders
2.14.2. Sleep Disorders
2.14.3. Elimination Disorders

2.15. Assessment in Sexual and Paraphilic Disorders

2.15.1. Sexual Dysfunctions
2.15.2. Paraphilic Disorders

2.16. Assessment in Addiction Disorders

2.16.1. Diagnostic Criteria for Addictive Disorders
2.16.2. Assessment Tools for Addictive Disorders
2.16.3. Personality Disorders

Module 3. Skills and Techniques of the General Health Psychologist

3.1. The Therapeutic Relationship and the Therapeutic Process

3.1.1. Therapeutic Process
3.1.2. Therapeutic Relationship

3.2. Health Psychologist’s Basic Skills and Competencies

3.2.1. Therapist’s Basic Skills
3.2.2. Therapist Characteristics
3.2.3. General Health Psychologist Skills

3.3. Listening Skills

3.3.1. Listening
3.3.2. Listening Techniques

3.4. Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

3.4.1. Non-Verbal Communication
3.4.2. Verbal Communication Techniques

3.5. Obstacles and Feared Scenarios in the Therapeutic Process

3.5.1. Obstacles in Initiation and Assessment
3.5.2. Obstacles in Implementing the Treatment

3.6. Most Frequent Errors Made by Psychologists

3.6.1. Risk of Dual Relationship
3.6.2. Other Obstacles in the Therapeutic Process

3.7. Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Components

3.7.1. Models in Psychotherapy
3.7.2. Integration in Psychotherapy

3.8. Contribution of Psychodynamic, Phenomenological-Existential, and Humanistic Models

3.8.1. Psychodynamic Models
3.8.2. Phenomenological-Existential and Humanistic Models

3.9. Behavioral Techniques

3.9.1. Relaxation Techniques
3.9.2. Exposure Techniques
3.9.3. Operant Techniques

3.10. Cognitive Techniques

3.10.1. Skill Training
3.10.2. Cognitive Restructuring

3.11. Third Generation Therapies

3.11.1. Therapies Based on Mindfulness
3.11.2. Dialectical Behavior Therapy
3.11.3. Behavioral Activation Therapy
3.11.4. Functional Analytic Psychotherapy

3.12. Group Intervention and Family Therapy

3.12.1. Group Intervention
3.12.2. Family Therapy

3.13. Positive Psychology

3.13.1. Positive Psychology: Concepts
3.13.2. Positive Psychology: Techniques

3.14. Health Psychology

3.14.1. Prevention and Health Promotion
3.14.2. Counseling

Module 4. Psychological Intervention in Childhood and Adolescence

4.1. Fundamentals of Child and Adolescent Assessment

4.1.1. Peculiarities of Psychological Assessment with Children and Adolescents
4.1.2. Assessment Tools
4.1.3. Obstacles to Interviewing Children and Adolescents

4.2. Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders

4.2.1. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
4.2.2. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment Tools
4.2.3. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Scientific Evidence
4.2.4. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

4.3. Intervention in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

4.3.1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
4.3.2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Assessment Tools
4.3.3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Scientific Evidence
4.3.4. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Psychological Intervention Techniques

4.4. Intervention in Childhood and Adolescent Depression

4.4.1. Childhood and Adolescent Depression: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
4.4.2. Childhood and Adolescent Depression: Assessment Tools
4.4.3. Childhood and Adolescent Depression: Scientific Evidence
4.4.4. Childhood and Adolescent Depression: Psychological Intervention Techniques

4.5. Intervention in Child and Adolescent Anxiety

4.5.1. Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
4.5.2. Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety: Scientific Evidence
4.5.3. Child and Adolescent Anxiety: Behavioral Techniques
4.5.4. Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety: Cognitive Techniques

4.6. Intervention in Trauma-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents

4.6.1. Trauma-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
4.6.2. Trauma-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Scientific Evidence
4.6.3. Trauma-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Psychological Intervention Techniques

4.7. Eating Disorder Intervention in Children and Adolescents

4.7.1. Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
4.7.2. Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Scientific Evidence
4.7.3. Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Psychological Intervention Techniques

4.8. Intervention in Elimination Disorders

4.8.1. Elimination Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
4.8.2. Elimination Disorders: Scientific Evidence
4.8.3. Elimination Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

4.9. Intervention in Behavioral Disorders

4.9.1. Behavioral Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
4.9.2. Behavioral Disorders: Assessment Tools
4.9.3. Behavioral Disorders: Empirical Evidence
4.9.4. Behavioral Disorders: Intervention Techniques

4.10. Intervention in Substance Use Disorders in Children and Adolescents

4.10.1. Substance Use Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalence in Childhood and Adolescence
4.10.2. Substance Use Disorders: Scientific Evidence
4.10.3. Substance Use Disorders: Intervention Techniques

Module 5. Psychological Intervention in Adults

5.1. Psychological Intervention in Psychotic Disorders

5.1.1. Psychotic Disorders: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
5.1.2. Psychotic Disorders: Scientific Evidence
5.1.3. Psychotic Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

5.2. Psychological Intervention in Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

5.2.1. Intervention in Depressive Disorders

5.2.1.1. Depressive Disorders: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
5.2.1.2. Depressive Disorders: Scientific Evidence
5.2.1.3. Depressive Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

5.2.2. Intervention in Bipolar Disorder

5.2.2.1. Bipolar Disorder: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
5.2.2.2. Bipolar Disorder: Scientific Evidence
5.2.2.3. Bipolar Disorder: Psychological Intervention Techniques

5.3. Psychological Intervention in Anxiety Disorders

5.3.1. Anxiety Disorders: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
5.3.2. Anxiety Disorders: Scientific Evidence
5.3.3. Anxiety Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

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

5.4.1. Intervention in OCD and Related Disorders
5.4.2. Intervention in PTSD and Related Disorders

5.5. Psychological Intervention in Eating Disorders

5.5.1. Eating Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
5.5.2. Eating Disorders: Scientific Evidence
5.5.3. Eating Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

5.6. Psychological Intervention in Sleep Disorders

5.6.1. Sleep Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
5.6.2. Sleep Disorders: Scientific Evidence
5.6.3. Sleep Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

5.7. Psychological Intervention in Sexual Dysfunctions

5.7.1. Sexual Dysfunctions: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
5.7.2. Sexual Dysfunctions: Scientific Evidence
5.7.3. Sexual Dysfunctions: Psychological Intervention Techniques

5.8. Psychological Intervention in Addictive Disorders

5.8.1. Addictive Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
5.8.2. Addictive Disorders: Scientific Evidence
5.8.3. Addictive Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

5.9. Psychological Intervention in Personality Disorders

5.9.1. Personality Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
5.9.2. Personality Disorders: Scientific Evidence
5.9.3. Personality Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

5.10. Psychological Intervention in Physical Health Problems

5.10.1. Physical Health Problems: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
5.10.2. Physical Health Problems: Scientific Evidence
5.10.3. Physical Health Problems: Psychological Intervention Techniques

Module 6. Psychological Intervention in Elderly People

6.1. Psychogerontology

6.1.1. Introduction to Psychogerontology
6.1.2. Aging Population
6.1.3. Psychosocial Models of Aging
6.1.4. Therapeutic Skills for Assessment and Intervention with the Elderly

6.2. Transitions and Life Changes in Middle Age and Old Age

6.2.1. Transitions and Life Changes: Features
6.2.2. Transitions and Life Changes: Intervention Techniques

6.3. Intervention in Depressive Disorders in the Elderly

6.3.1. Depressive Disorders in the Elderly: Etiology, Course, and Prevalence
6.3.2. Depressive Disorders in the Elderly: Empirical Evidence
6.3.3. Depressive Disorders in the Elderly: Psychological Intervention Techniques

6.4. Intervention in Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly

6.4.1. Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
6.4.2. Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly: Empirical Evidence
6.4.3. Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly: Psychological Intervention Techniques

6.5. Intervention in Sleep Problems in the Elderly

6.5.1. Sleep Problems in the Elderly: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
6.5.2. Sleep Problems in the Elderly: Empirical Evidence
6.5.3. Sleep Problems in the Elderly: Psychological Intervention Techniques

6.6. Intervention in Neurocognitive Disorders in the Elderly

6.6.1. Neurocognitive Disorders: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
6.6.2. Neurocognitive Disorders: Empirical Evidence
6.6.3. Neurocognitive Disorders: Psychological Intervention Techniques

6.7. Intervention in Chronic Pain in the Elderly

6.7.1. Chronic Pain in the Elderly: Etiology, Course and Prevalence
6.7.2. Chronic Pain in the Elderly: Empirical Evidence
6.7.3. Chronic Pain in the Elderly: Psychological Intervention Techniques

6.8. Intervention in Family Care for the Elderly

6.8.1. Elderly Care: Physical Psychological and Social Consequences
6.8.2. Elderly Care: Psychological Intervention Techniques

6.9. Intervention in Nursing Homes

6.9.1. Nursing Homes for the Elderly: Features and Problems
6.9.2. Nursing Homes for the Elderly: Psychological Intervention Techniques

6.10. Promoting Successful Aging

6.10.1. Successful Aging: Definition and Models
6.10.2. Successful Aging: Psychological Intervention Techniques

Module 7. Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation

7.1. Introduction to Neuropsychology

7.1.1. Neuropsychology

7.1.1.1. Neuropsychology: Definition and Objective
7.1.1.2. Neuropsychology: Fields of Application and its Relationship with General Health Psychology

7.1.2. Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation

7.1.2.1. Neuropsychological Assessment
7.1.2.2. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

7.2. Acquired Brain Injury

7.2.1. Cranioencephalic Traumas
7.2.2. Cerebrovascular Accidents
7.2.3. Other Causes of Acquired Brain Injury

7.3. Neuropsychology of Attention and Memory

7.3.1. Neuropsychology of Attention

7.3.1.1. Neuropsychology of Attention: Neuroanatomical Basis
7.3.1.2. Neuropsychology of Attention: Alterations and Assessment Techniques
7.3.1.3. Neuropsychology of Attention: Rehabilitation

7.3.2. Neuropsychology of Memory

7.3.2.1. Neuropsychology of Memory: Neuroanatomical Basis
7.3.2.2. Neuropsychology of Memory: Alterations and Assessment Techniques
7.3.2.3. Neuropsychology of Memory: Rehabilitation

7.4. Neuropsychology of Language

7.4.1. Neuropsychology of Language: Neuroanatomical Basis
7.4.2. Neuropsychology of Language: Alterations and Assessment Techniques
7.4.3. Neuropsychology of Language: Rehabilitation

7.5. Neuropsychology of Apraxia and Agnosia

7.5.1. Neuropsychology of Apraxia and Agnosia: Neuroanatomical Foundations
7.5.2. Neuropsychology of Apraxia and Agnosia: Alterations and Assessment Techniques
7.5.3. Neuropsychology of Apraxia and Agnosia: Rehabilitation

7.6. Neuropsychology of Executive Functions

7.6.1. Neuropsychology of Executive Functions: Neuroanatomical Foundations
7.6.2. Neuropsychology of Executive Functions: Alterations and Assessment Techniques
7.6.3. Neuropsychology of Executive Functions: Rehabilitation

7.7. Behavioral Neuropsychology

7.7.1. Neuropsychology of Behavior: Neuroanatomical Foundations
7.7.2. Neuropsychology of Behavior: Alterations and Assessment Techniques
7.7.3. Neuropsychology of Behavior: Rehabilitation

7.8. Child Neuropsychology

7.8.1. Child Neuropsychology: Neuroanatomical Foundations
7.8.2. Child Neuropsychology: Alterations and Assessment Techniques
7.8.3. Child Neuropsychology: Rehabilitation

7.9. Neuropsychology of Neurodegenerative Disorders

7.9.1. Neuropsychology of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Neuroanatomical Foundations
7.9.2. Neuropsychology of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Alterations and Assessment Techniques
7.9.3. Neuropsychology of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Rehabilitation

7.10. Neuropsychology and Mental Health Disorders

7.10.1. Mental Health Disorders: Neuroanatomical Foundations
7.10.2. Mental Health Disorders: Alterations and Neuropsychological Assessment Techniques
7.10.3. Mental Health Disorders: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

Module 8. Research Applied to Health Psychology

8.1. Scientific Research

8.1.1. Research in Psychology
8.1.2. Research Process
8.1.3. Research Designs

8.1.3.1. Manipulative Strategy Designs
8.1.3.2. Non-Manipulative Strategy Designs

8.2. Research for Scientific Information

8.2.1. Information Sources
8.2.2. Research Strategy
8.2.3. Other Aspects of the Research Process

8.3. Systematic Reviews: Data Selection and Extraction Process

8.3.1. Selection Process

8.3.1.1. Study Selection
8.3.1.2. Other Aspects of the Selection Process

8.3.2. Data Extraction

8.3.2.1. Data Extraction: Data to be Extracted and Sources
8.3.2.2. Data Extraction: Extraction Process

8.4. Systematic Reviews: Risk of Bias Assessment

8.4.1. Sources and Dimensions of Bias
8.4.2. Risk of Bias within Studies
8.4.3. Risk of Bias across Studies

8.5. Meta-Analysis

8.5.1. Measuring the Effect
8.5.2. Summary of Effects across Studies
8.5.3. Heterogeneity

8.6. Scientific Report and Bibliographic References

8.6.1. Requirements and Sections of a Scientific Report
8.6.2. Referencing Styles
8.6.3. Citing and Referencing with APA Standards

8.7. Experimental Designs

8.7.1. Cross-Group Experimental Designs

8.7.1.1. Cross-Group Experimental Designs: Features and Types
8.7.1.2. Cross-Group Experimental Designs: Data Analysis Techniques

8.7.2. Intrasubject Experimental Designs

8.7.2.1. Intrasubject Experimental Designs: Features and Types
8.7.2.2. Intrasubject Experimental Designs: Data Analysis Techniques

8.8. Factorial Designs

8.8.1. Ex-Post-Facto Designs: Features and Types
8.8.2. Ex-Post-Facto Designs: Data Analysis Techniques

8.9. Quasi-Experimental Designs

8.9.1. Ex-Post-Facto Designs: Features and Types
8.9.2. Ex-Post-Facto Designs: Data Analysis Techniques

8.10. Other Research Designs

8.10.1. Single Case Designs

8.10.1.1. Single Case Designs: Features and Types
8.10.1.2. Single Case Designs: Data Analysis Techniques

8.10.2. Ex-Post-Facto Designs

8.10.2.1. Ex-Post-Facto Designs: Features and Types
8.10.2.2. Ex-Post-Facto Designs: Data Analysis Techniques

8.10.3. Qualitative Research

8.10.3.1. Qualitative Research: Features
8.10.3.2. Qualitative Research: Types

Module 9. Intervention in Couples Therapy

9.1. Introduction to Couples Therapy

9.1.1. Characteristics of Couples Relationships
9.1.2. Evolutionary Cycle of a Couple
9.1.3. Partner Selection Process
9.1.4. Components of the Couples Relationship
9.1.5. Couples Crisis

9.2. Types of Attachment and Intimate Relationships

9.2.1. Types of Attachment

9.2.1.1. Types of Attachment: Definition and Influence on Couples Relationships
9.2.1.2. Types of Attachment: Assessment

9.2.2. Intimate Relationships and Associated Dysfunctions

9.2.2.1. Differences between Healthy and Dysfunctional Couples
9.2.2.2. Dysfunctions in Couples

9.3. Intimate Relationships and Associated Dysfunctions

9.3.1. Differences between Healthy and Dysfunctional Couples
9.3.2. Dysfunctions in Couples

9.4. Domestic Violence

9.4.1. Domestic Violence: Features
9.4.2. Domestic Violence: Intervention with Victims
9.4.3. Domestic Violence: Intervention with Abusers

9.5. Substance Abuse in Couples

9.5.1. Substance Abuse in Couples: Features
9.5.2. Substance Abuse in Couples: Intervention

9.6. Ending the Relationship

9.6.1. Coping with a Partner’s Illness and Death

9.6.1.1. Illness and Death of a Partner: Features
9.6.1.2. Illness and Death of a Partner: Intervention

9.6.2. Separation Processes

9.6.2.1. Separation Processes: Features and Repercussions
9.6.2.2. Separation Processes: Psychological Intervention

9.7. Jealousy and Infidelity

9.7.1. Jealousy: Features and Intervention
9.7.2. Infidelity: Features and Intervention

9.8. Assessment in Couples Therapy

9.8.1. Interview in Couples Therapy

9.8.1.1. Assessment Interview in Couples Therapy
9.8.1.2. Obstacles in the Interview in Couples Therapy

9.8.2. Assessment Tools in Couples Therapy

9.8.2.1. Assessing Communication in Couples Therapy
9.8.2.2. Assessing the Family Environment in Couples Therapy
9.8.2.3. Assessing Partner Satisfaction and Dyadic Adjustment
9.8.2.4. Assessing Other Relevant Variables in Couples Therapy

9.9. Couples Therapy: Intervention Strategies I

9.9.1. Couples Therapy: Types of Therapy
9.9.2. Couples Therapy: Empirical Evidence

9.10. Couples Therapy: Intervention Strategies II

9.10.1. Techniques to Encourage Assertiveness and Emotional Expression
9.10.2. Techniques to Encourage Negotiation Strategies and Improve the Emotional Climate

9.11. Infertility in Couples and Adoption

9.11.1. Infertility in Couples: Features and Intervention
9.11.2. Adoption: Features and Intervention

Module 10. Health Promotion and Prevention in Health Psychology

10.1. Health Promotion and Prevention

10.1.1. Health Promotion and Prevention: Concepts
10.1.2. Health Promotion and Prevention: Models

10.2. Health Promotion and Prevention of Obesity

10.2.1. Prevention of Obesity
10.2.2. Health Promotion in Obesity

10.3. Health Promotion and Prevention in Cardiovascular Health

10.3.1. Prevention of Cardiovascular Problems
10.3.2. Promotion of Cardiovascular Health

10.4. Health Promotion and Prevention in Gastrointestinal Health

10.4.1. Prevention of Gastrointestinal Problems
10.4.2. Gastrointestinal Health Promotion

10.5. Health Promotion and Prevention in Pain

10.5.1. Pain Prevention
10.5.2. Health Promotion in People with Pain

10.6. Health Promotion and Prevention in Cancer Patients

10.6.1. Cancer Prevention
10.6.2. Health Promotion in People with Cancer

10.7. Stress and Lifestyle Prevention and Intervention

10.7.1. Preventing the Effects of Stress
10.7.2. Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

10.8. Health Promotion and Prevention in Sleep

10.8.1. Prevention of Sleep Problems
10.8.2. Health Promotion in People with Sleep Problems

10.9. Prevention of Anxiety Problems

Module 11. Clinical Psychopharmacology

11.1. Introduction to Clinical Psychopharmacology
11.2. Principles of Pharmacotherapy
11.3. Adherence to Treatment and Management of Side Effects
11.4. Psychopharmacology in ADHD
11.5. Pharmacotherapy of Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
11.6. Pharmacotherapy of Depression
11.7. Pharmacotherapy of Bipolar Disorder
11.8. Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety Disorders
11.9. Pharmacotherapy of Pain and Somatic Syndromes
11.10. Pharmacotherapy of Addictions

You will be able to intervene in crisis situations, applying appropriate therapeutic support techniques to address conditions such as Acute Stress”