A deep and comprehensive dive into strategies and approaches in Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults"

Psychologists play a fundamental role in healthcare when it comes to improving people's physical, mental and social wellbeing. Today they are an essential component in resolving different psychological disorders. 

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

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

We will not only take you through the theoretical knowledge we offer, but we will introduce you to another way of studying and learning, one which is simpler, more organic 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.  

A training created for professionals who aspire to excellence and that will allow you to acquire new skills and strategies in a smooth and effective way" 

This Postgraduate diploma in Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults has the most complete and up-to-date academic program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• More than 100 practical  cases presented by experts in Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for carrying out research
• News 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
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Access deep insights into Psychological Assessment and Intervention with Adults and its multiple implications, in a comprehensive Postgraduate diploma designed to propel you to another professional level"  

It includes a very broad teaching staff of professionals belonging to the field of psychology, who pour into this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists of reference 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 training program designed to train in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, where the student 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 research experts. 

Increase your confidence as a healthcare psychiatrist by updating your knowledge through this Postgraduate diploma degree"

This Postgraduate diploma marks the difference between a professional with a lot of knowledge, and a professional who knows how to apply it in daily practice"

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"