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Introduction to the Program
With this TECH program you will acquire skills to assess and measure the effectiveness of Couples Therapy, which will enable you to demonstrate the value of your work to patients and other professionals"
This Postgraduate certificate is specifically designed for medical professionals interested in delving deeper and bringing their knowledge up-to-date in the field of couple therapy. The program is delivered in a 100% online format, which means that the specialist can take the lessons at a time that is most convenient for them.
During the program, it will be explained in depth how couple relationships are formed and developed, attachment and how an effective couple therapy is structured. In this way, the medical professional will bring up to date their knowledge of the different theoretical models and tools used in couple therapy, and how to apply them in practice.
The most common reasons for consulting in couple therapy, such as conflict management, infidelity, jealousy, among others, will also be explored. Intervention protocols for each of these cases will be analyzed, as well as the application of specific questionnaires for the diagnosis and follow-up of patients.
Finally, the transversal aspects that are necessary to work with couples who come to consult will be addressed, such as effective communication, time management, stress and anxiety management, and the construction of healthy and healthy relationships.
At the end of the program, the specialist will have a deep and practical understanding of Couples Therapy and will be prepared to apply this knowledge in their clinical practice.
This is a university qualification that will provide you with the latest scientific evidence on sexual dysfunction"
This Postgraduate certificate in Couples Therapy contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:
- The development of case studies presented by experts in Psychology and Sexology
- 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 for experts, discussion forums on controversial issues and individual reflection work
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
After completing the Postgraduate certificate, you will improve your ability to provide quality couple therapy, which will increase your patients' satisfaction and enhance your professional reputation"
The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as 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 This will be done with the help of an innovative system of interactive videos made by renowned experts.
You will develop specific skills for conflict resolution in couples, which can reduce the number of unnecessary medical consultations and visits"
A high-level Postgraduate certificate that will bring you up-to-date in the most effective methods to develop your own couple therapy, which will increase your professional prestige"
Syllabus
The syllabus of the Postgraduate certificate addresses fundamental topics such as the building and development of couple relationships, attachment, conflict management, infidelity, jealousy and other common reasons for consultation in couple therapy. In addition, the program also includes transversal aspects such as communication, empathy and the construction of healthy relationships. At the end of the Postgraduate certificate, participants will be better prepared to face the challenges of couple therapy and improve the quality of assistance they provide to their patients.
A syllabus that will take you on a journey through the evolution of couple therapy and its new methods of implementation"
Module 1. Couples Therapy
1.1. Formation of Couple Relationships
1.1.1. Defining Elements
1.1.2. Structure of Couples
1.2. Evolution of Couple Relationships
1.2.1. Search and Attraction
1.2.2. Falling in Love
1.2.3. Love
1.2.4. Milestones of the Couple Relationship
1.3. Attachment and Couple Relationships
1.3.1. Attachment System Formation
1.3.2. Secure Attachment
1.3.3. Anxious Attachment
1.3.4. Avoidant Attachment
1.4. Couples Therapy
1.4.1. Features
1.4.2. Indications and Contraindications of Couples Therapy
1.4.3. Basic Principles
1.4.4. Aspects to be Observed
1.5. Structure of Couples Therapy
1.5.1. Different Approaches
1.5.2. Initial Interviews
1.5.3. Establishment of Hypothesis and Feedback
1.5.4. Intervention
1.5.5. Follow-up and Contract Creation
1.6. Some Tools in Couples Therapy
1.6.1. Myths of Romantic Love
1.6.2. Positive Exchanges
1.6.3. Leisure Time Management
1.7. Conflict Management in Couples
1.7.1. Introduction to Conflict Theory
1.7.2. Factors that Influence the Couple’s Conflict
1.7.3. Defense Mechanisms
1.7.4. Identification of the Problems in Couples
1.7.5. Negotiation Strategies
1.8. Infidelity
1.8.1. Definition
1.8.2. Etiology and Epidemiology
1.8.3. Myths and Realities in infidelity
1.8.4. Specific Aspects to Assess and Work On
1.8.5. Ethical and Deontological Implications
1.9. Jealousy Management
1.9.1. Definition
1.9.2. Differences between Jealousy as an emotion and Jealousy as a Feeling
1.9.3. Specific Aspects to Assess and Work On
1.10. Breakup of Couple
1.10.1. Accompaniment of the Breakup Process
1.10.2. Reactions to the Rupture
1.10.3. Loving Grief
1.10.4. Traumatic Breakup
1.10.5. Legal Formalities
From the methods of shaping couple relationships, to the accompaniment in the breakup: this program is the most complete academic option on the market in Couple Therapy"
Postgraduate Certificate in Couple's Therapy
Couple relationships can experience highs and lows, and in many cases difficulties may arise that require the intervention of a specialist in the area of couple therapy. At TECH Technolopgical University, we have designed the Postgraduate Certificate in Couple's Therapy, aimed at professionals interested in developing competencies to address crisis situations in couples and improve their relational dynamics. This program will deepen the study of the main theories and models of couple therapy, so that students can apply them in the development of effective interventions. In addition, the tools and techniques used in couple therapy will be analyzed, with the objective of improving communication and resolving conflicts effectively.
In the Postgraduate Certificate in Couple's Therapy, students will have the opportunity to acquire skills and abilities for the development of effective therapeutic processes in couples. They will work on the identification of the main problems and difficulties that arise in the couple's relationship, and will develop strategies to intervene in them. Students will learn to apply communication and conflict resolution techniques in couples, and to address situations of infidelity and jealousy, among other relevant topics in couple therapy. At the end of the program, participants will have solid knowledge in the area of couple therapy, which will enable them to effectively address the problems that may arise in couple relationships.