Don't miss the opportunity to update your knowledge in Intervention in Psychosomatic Disorders with the Cognitive-Behavioral Model to improve your patient care” 

In most of the so-called psychosomatic disorders there is no structural damage. However, there is an impairment in the functioning and the way of acting of the organ or organs that channel the expression of the patient's conflict. It is not for nothing that a broad consensus has developed in the scientific community on the indisputable weight of the psychological aspect in Central Neurology and Biochemistry. In fact, it has the potential to worsen medical conditions. 

Therefore, a mental state of an individual can aggravate their physical conditions, especially in prolonged situations of stress or anxiety, for example. Moreover, there are numerous cases of Psoriasis or Eczema that have worsened physically only for psychological reasons, having also this kind of disorders influence on the respiratory, cardiovascular or gastrointestinal system. 

In this way, this Postgraduate diploma is innovative in allowing psychologists to develop intervention protocols to address the psychological and social aspects of disorders that have an essential influence on the emotional world of the patient who suffers from them. A qualification that offers all the possible facilities to the students, since they will be able to study it from home or wherever they wish. From the very beginning, students will have at their disposal an extensive library of digital resources to complement the knowledge they acquire. 

Delve into the most up to date knowledge of Psychosomatic Disorders from the perspective of psychology”

This Postgraduate diploma in Intervention in Psychosomatic Disorders with the Cognitive-Behavioral Model contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Cognitive-Behavioral Model 
• 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative 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 

Be a referent in your field with an innovative program that will make a difference in your career”

The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, in addition to renowned specialists from leading 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 immersive education programmed to learn in real 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 academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

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The knowledge poured into the development of the syllabus points will boost psychologists from a global perspective, specializing them in a highly demanded area. Likewise, the application of the Relearning practical methodology will facilitate the internalization of the key concepts of the syllabus through reiteration. In this way, students will benefit from a learning cycle that offers a much more natural experience than more traditional techniques can provide. 

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Module 1. Fundamentals of Psychosomatic Medicine 

1.1. The Soma-Psyche Unit 
1.2. Functional Symptom, Conversion and Disease 

1.2.1. Psychosomatic Orientation in Psychology 
1.2.2. Liaison Psychology 

1.3. Resurgence of a New Discipline: Health Psychology 

1.3.1. Disciplinary Delimitation 

1.4. The Alexithymia Construct 

1.4.1. Historical Review of the Concept 
1.4.2. Features 
1.4.3. Etiological Hypotheses 
1.4.4. Assessment 
1.4.5. Processing Emotional Stimuli in Alexithymia 

1.5. Psychosomatic Patients 

1.5.1. Psychosomatic Disease Components and Characteristics 
1.5.2. Processes and Dynamics of Psychosomatic Disease 
1.5.3. Ways Psychosomatic Disorders Manifest 

1.6. Stress and Psychosomatics Disorders 
1.7. Personality and Psychosomatics 
1.8. Psychosocial Aspects of Psychosomatic Disorders 
1.9. Psychosomatic Processes: A Defense Mechanism for Integrity? 
1.10. Intermediate Neurophysiological, Neuroendocrine, Immunological and Psychic Mechanisms 

Module 2. Psychological Intervention in Psychosomatic Disorders Using the Cognitive-Behavioral Model 

2.1. Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention in Psychosomatic Disorders 

2.1.1. What They Think, Do and and Feel 
2.1.2. Does Not Focus on the Present 
2.1.3. The Patients Hyperactive Role 

2.2. Psychoeducation 

2.2.1. Inform
2.2.2. Possess Knowledge 
2.2.3. Incorporate 

2.3. Relaxation when Stressed 

2.3.1. Relaxation in Behavior Therapy 
2.3.2. Jacobson's Progressive Relaxation (1901) 
2.3.3. Schultz's Autogenous Relaxation (1901) 
2.3.4. Creative Relaxation by Dr. Eugenio Herrero (1950) 
2.3.5. Chromatic Relaxation by Aguado (1990) 

2.4. Desensitization in Psychosomatic Disorders 
2.5. Exposure with Response Prevention 
2.6. Stress Inoculation 
2.7. Overcorrection 

2.7.1. Undo and Redo 
2.7.2. Repeat and Repeat 

2.8. Time Off 
2.9. Social Skills Training 
2.10. Problem Solving 

2.10.1. Establishing the Latent Content of the Problem: What Is Going On? 
2.10.2. Analyze the Nature of the Problem and the Cause 
2.10.3. Conflict Resolution 

2.10.3.1. Negotiation 
2.10.3.2. Mediation 

2.11. Cognitive restructuring 

2.11.1. Identifying Inappropriate Thoughts 
2.11.2. Assessing and Analyzing Thoughts 
2.11.3. Searching for Alternative Thoughts 

2.12. Cognitive Distractions 

2.12.1. Awareness 
2.12.2. Stopping Thoughts 
2.12.3. Replacing Thoughts 

2.13. Labeling Cognitive Distortions 
2.14. Exhibition 

2.14.1. Exposure Therapy and Extinction Learning 

2.15. Techniques to Reduce or Eliminate Behavior. Aversive Techniques 

2.15.1. Positive Punishment (or by Application) 
2.15.2. Cost of Response 

2.16. Modeling 

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