A university program designed for you to deepen, broaden and renew all your knowledge in Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention with the help of great professionals”

The accelerated pace of life, the continuous socio-economic changes, uncertainty and drug use have increased the number of patients with mental health problems, which require a specialist with the skills and knowledge to deal with them. This Postgraduate diploma in Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention offers the psychology professional a renewed and broad knowledge of the different intervention techniques, especially in patients with chronic illnesses.

A program taught 100% online in which students, thanks to the teaching team with experience in the field of psychology, will learn the latest advances in the management of patients with treatments ranging from the technique of deactivation and relaxation, desensitization, problem-solving therapies, exposure or Mindfulness. Additionally, throughout the 6 months of this Postgraduate diploma, the psychology professional will be able to learn about the research and recent studies that address the use of psychotropic drugs in patients with certain disorders, their interaction and the most plausible side effects.

All this with a theoretical-practical approach, in which students will have a syllabus made up of video summaries, specialised complementary readings and simulations of real cases that will be of great use in their daily practice. In addition, this Postgraduate diploma has master classes offered by a guest lecturer of great relevance in the field of Psychology. Thanks to his experience as a researcher and teacher, the graduate will gain a differential vision on the topics covered in this university program.

A 100% online Postgraduate diploma that provides students with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. You will only need a device with internet access to keep up to date with recent developments in Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention and the most commonly used psychopharmacological treatments. Students will have all the syllabus available from the first day, which will allow them to distribute the teaching load according to their needs. In this way, psychology professionals can combine their work and/or personal responsibilities with quality teaching.

The multimedia resources library will allow you to consult the specialised readings provided by the teaching team with extensive experience in the world of Psychology”

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

• Practical cases presented by experts in Psychology
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which it is conceived scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The practical exercises where the self-evaluation 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

Access this university program conveniently, whenever and wherever you want. All you need is a device with an internet connection”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, in which the professional will have to try to solve the different professional practice situations that will arise throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Enroll in this Postgraduate diploma to gain access to recent developments in drug interactions and their effects on patients with persistent disorders"

Renew your knowledge in the application of Instrumental or Operant Conditioning techniques in chronic patients with this Postgraduate diploma"

The syllabus has been designed based on the requirements of the teaching team that makes up this university program. During the 400 teaching hours of this program, the psychology professional will go through the 3 modules that make up this Postgraduate diploma. They will acquire a deep and updated knowledge of the most used techniques in the care of chronic patients, their evaluation and treatment with psychotropic drugs. The curriculum of this course is complemented by a library of multimedia resources that you will be able to access in their entirety from the first day of the course to view online or download them for consultation at any time.

A curriculum in which you will go through a theoretical-practical approach to techniques such as Mindfulness, exposure or cognitive restructuring”

Module 1. Intervention with Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques in Clinical Chronic Patients

1.1. Introduction to Chronic Disease

1.1.1. Chronic Disease Characteristics
1.1.2. How Does It Affect the Person?

1.2. Most Common Chronic Diseases

1.2.1. Prevalence of Chronic Diseases
1.2.2. Most Common Diseases

1.3. Chronic Patient Assessment

1.3.1. Basis of Evaluation
1.3.2. Most Common Assessment Tools

1.4. Self-Esteem and Self-Concept Problems

1.4.1. Definition of Self-Esteem
1.4.2. Definition of Self-Concept
1.4.3. Common Self-Esteem and Self-Concept Problems in Chronic Illnesses

1.5. Coping Styles and Techniques

1.5.1. What Are Coping Styles?
1.5.2. Measuring Tools
1.5.3. Techniques for an Improved Approach

1.6. Deactivation and Relaxation Techniques

1.6.1. Introduction to Deactivation and Relaxation Techniques
1.6.2. Their Therapeutic Use
1.6.3. Most Relevant Authors and Techniques

1.7. Systematic Desensitization (J. Wolpe 1948)

1.7.1. Who Is J. Wolpe?
1.7.2. Theoretical Foundations of Systematic Desensitization
1.7.3. Application of Systematic Desensitization

1.8. Edmund Jacobson's Progressive Relaxation

1.8.1. Who Is Jacobson?
1.8.2. Theoretical Foundations of Progressive Relaxation
1.8.3. Progressive Relaxation Application

1.9. Instrumental or Operant Conditioning Techniques

1.9.1. Therapuetic Use
1.9.2. Most Commonly Used Techniques
1.9.3. Conditioning at Present

1.10. Relapse Prevention

1.10.1. Why Is It Important to Avoid Relapses?
1.10.2. Techniques to Avoid Relapses
1.10.3. The Prevention Plan

Module 2. Intervention with Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques in Clinical Psychology

2.1. Types of Techniques

2.1.1. Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques
2.1.1. Why Is It Important to Avoid Relapses?

2.2. Schultz's Autogenous Relaxation (1901)

2.2.1. Who Is Schultz?
2.2.2. Autogenous Therapy
2.2.3. Clinical Use

2.3. Suggestion and Hypnosis Techniques

2.3.1. Origin of Hypnosis
2.3.2. Suggestion and Hypnosis Procedure
2.3.3. Applicability and Efficacy Data

2.4. Ellis Rational-Emotive-Behavioral Therapy

2.4.1. Who Is Ellis?
2.4.2. Fundamentals of Rational-Emotive-Behavioral Therapy
2.4.3. Clinical Use

2.5. Stress Innoculation Therapy

2.5.1. Introduction to Stress Inoculation Therapy
2.5.2. Relevant Authors
2.5.3. Clinical Use

2.6. Beck's Cognitive Therapy

2.6.1. Who Is Beck?
2.6.2. Fundamentals of Cognitive Therapy
2.6.3. Clinical Use

2.7. Problem-Solving Therapy

2.7.1. Introduction to Problem-Solving Therapy
2.7.2. Relevant Authors
2.7.3. Clinical Use

2.8. Exposure Therapy

2.8.1. Types of Exposure
2.8.2. Relevant Authors
2.8.3. Clinical Use

2.9. Cognitive Restructuring

2.9.1. What Is Cognitive Restructuring?
2.9.2. Clinical Use

2.10. Mindfulness

2.10.1. Origin of Mindfulness
2.10.2. Mechanisms of action
2.10.3. Clinical Use

Module 3. Applied Psychopharmacology

3.1. Introduction to Psychopharmacology

3.1.1. Principles and Introduction to Psychopharmacology
3.1.2. General Principles of Psychopharmacological Treatment
3.1.3. Main Applications

3.2. Antidepressants

3.2.1. Types of Antidepressants
3.2.2. Mechanism of Action
3.2.3. Indications
3.2.4. Drugs of the Group
3.2.5. Side Effects
3.2.6. Contraindications
3.2.7. Drug Interactions
3.2.8. Patient Information

3.3. Antipsychotics

3.3.1. Types of Antipsychotics
3.3.2. Mechanism of Action
3.3.3. Indications
3.3.4. Drugs of the Group
3.3.5. Side Effects
3.3.6. Contraindications
3.3.7. Drug Interactions
3.3.8. Patient Information

3.4. Anxiolytics and Hypnotics

3.4.1. Types of Anxiolytics and Hypnotics
3.4.2. Mechanism of Action
3.4.3. Indications
3.4.4. Drugs of the Group
3.4.5. Side Effects
3.4.6. Contraindications
3.4.7. Drug Interactions
3.4.8. Patient Information

3.5. Mood Stabilizers

3.5.1. Types of Mood Stabilizers
3.5.2. Mechanism of Action
3.5.3. Indications
3.5.4. Drugs of the Group
3.5.5. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.5.6. Side Effects
3.5.7. Contraindications
3.5.8. Drug Interactions
3.5.9. Patient Information

3.6. Psychostimulants

3.6.1. Mechanism of Action
3.6.2. Indications
3.6.3. Drugs of the Group
3.6.4. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.6.5. Side Effects
3.6.6. Contraindications
3.6.7. Drug Interactions
3.6.8. Patient Information

3.7. Anti-Dementia Drugs

3.7.1. Mechanism of Action
3.7.2. Indications
3.7.3. Drugs of the Group
3.7.4. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.7.5. Side Effects
3.7.6. Contraindications
3.7.7. Drug Interactions
3.7.8. Patient Information

3.8. Drugs for the Treatment of Dependency

3.8.1. Types and Mechanism of Action
3.8.2. Indications
3.8.3. Drugs of the Group
3.8.4. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.8.5. Side Effects
3.8.6. Contraindications
3.8.7. Drug Interactions
3.8.8. Patient Information

3.9. Anti-Epileptic Drugs

3.9.1. Mechanism of Action
3.9.2. Indications
3.9.3. Drugs of the Group
3.9.4. Side Effects
3.9.5. Contraindications
3.9.6. Drug Interactions
3.9.7. Patient Information

3.10. Other Drugs: Guanfacine

3.10.1. Mechanism of Action
3.10.2. Indications
3.10.3. Dosage and Forms of Administration
3.10.4. Side Effects
3.10.5. Contraindications
3.10.6. Drug Interactions
3.10.7. Patient Information

A program designed for you to acquire the latest knowledge in the field of psychotropic drugs with chronically ill patients”