Work on your skills as a child and adolescent Psychologist through this innovative and comprehensive program, with which you will get up to date on the latest developments in psychopathologies in a 100% online format”

Child and adolescent psychology is an expanding field in which, although great advances have been made, there are still many aspects to be clarified. However, it is a very relevant specialty, since clinical assistance at this age can have a significant and positive influence on the correct development of patients with pathologies or disorders related to neurodevelopment.

For this, the professional must know in detail the latest therapeutic guidelines adapted to these ages, since they differ from those applied in adults. In order for the graduates to be able to meet this goal and to be updated on the advances that have been made in this area, TECH has designed this Postgraduate diploma. It is a complete, intensive and dynamic program that delves into the history of Child and Adolescent Psychology, its background and evolution, as well as the therapeutic relationship with the child. It also delves into the different intervention treatments that are currently being applied, focusing the content on the intricacies of systemic, strategic and constructivist therapies.

All this through a convenient and accessible 100% online format, which will allow the graduates, not only to connect from any electronic device with internet connection, but will also be able to do so at any time of the day and throughout the week. This will give you the possibility of organizing the educational experience based on your own availability, as well as getting the most out of it in the shortest possible time.

You will have 450 hours of the best content to delve into the most advanced and effective treatments and intervention strategies”

This Postgraduate diploma in Therapeutic Education in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology 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 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 electronic device with an Internet connection

A perfect program to learn in detail the factors that influence on the results of the treatments, so that you can take them into account when planning exercises and therapies”

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

Its 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 education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program’s design focuses on Problem-Based Learning, through which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic program. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will be able to delve into the different neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as the most relevant aspects to take into account when diagnosing them"

You will work with the techniques of communication and language in the therapeutic relationship recommended by experts today”

For the development of this Postgraduate diploma, the teaching team has taken into account the latest scientific evidence in the field of psychology, so that they have created a dynamic and highly capacitating syllabus. In addition, the program includes hours of additional material in different formats thanks to which the graduates will be able to delve into the different sections in a personalized way: detailed videos, images, clinical cases, research articles, complementary readings and much more. In conclusion: everything you need to get up to date in a comprehensive way from the comfort of your home.

Thanks to TECH's methodology, you will be able to update your knowledge in a natural and progressive way”

Module 1. History of Psychology: Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

1.1. Background of General Psychology

1.1.1. The Birth of Scientific Psychology
1.1.2. Psychology In the first Half of the 20th Century
1.1.3. Psychology In the Second Half of the 20th Century

1.2. Child Psychology. Why Should We Study Children?

1.2.1. What is Child Psychology?
1.2.2. Developmental Psychology
1.2.3. Why Should We Study Children?
1.2.4. Topics of Study in Developmental Psychology

1.3. Historical Evolution of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

1.3.1. What is Child and Adolescent Psychopathology?
1.3.2. Historical Evolution of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
1.3.3. Methodological Foundations of Child Psychopathology

1.4. Normal Psychological Development

1.4.1. What is Normal Psychological Development?
1.4.2. Factors Influencing Normal Psychological Development

1.5. Theories of Child Development

1.5.1. What Are the Child Development Theories?
1.5.2. Main Theories of Child Development

1.6. Evolution and Transitions between Normal and Pathological

1.6.1. What is Normal?
1.6.2. What is a Psychopathological Problem?
1.6.3. Transitions between Normal and Pathological

1.7. General Etiology of Psychopathological Disorders in Childhood

1.7.1. Introduction and Concept of “Etiology”
1.7.2. Main Etiologies of Psychopathological Disorders in Childhood

1.8. Understanding Symptoms in Child Psychopathology

1.8.1. Concept of Symptoms and Signs of Somatic and Psychopathological Illness
1.8.2. How to Identify Symptoms in Child Psychopathology
1.8.3. Possible Masks of Childhood and Adolescent Psychopathology

1.9. Personal Characteristics and Most Common History of the Disease in Childhood

1.9.1. Background of Disease in the Childhood
1.9.2. Environment Inheritance
1.9.3. Personal Characteristics Influencing the Development of the Disease in Childhood

1.10. Major or Minor Psychopathological Problems and Difficulties

1.10.1. Minor Psychopathological Problems
1.10.2. Major Psychopathological Problems

Module 2. Therapeutic Relation with the Child Assessment and Diagnosis Process in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

2.1. Therapeutic Relationship with Children and Adolescents

2.1.1. Infant and Adolescent Characteristics
2.1.2. Establishment of a Therapeutic Alliance with the Minor
2.1.3. Keys in the Therapeutic Relationship

2.2. Communication and Language Techniques in the Therapeutic Relationship in Childhood and Adolescence

2.2.1. Importance of Communication and Language Techniques in the Therapeutic Relationship with the Minor
2.2.2. Most Common Communication and Speech Techniques for Successful Psychological Therapy with the Infant
2.2.3. Communication Difficulties in Therapy

2.3. Evaluation and Diagnosis Process in Childhood: Phases

2.3.1. The Assessment Process in the Childhood and Adolescence Stage
2.3.2. Diagnosis in Childhood and Adolescence

2.4. Areas of Psychological Functioning to be Assessed

2.4.1. Main Areas of Psychological Functioning to be Assessed in the Child and Adolescent Stage
2.4.2. Other Areas of Functioning to be Considered by the Therapist

2.5. Diagnostic Objectives

2.5.1. Keys to an Accurate Diagnosis
2.5.2. Main Objectives in the Diagnosis of the Most Common Psychopathologies in Childhood and Adolescence

2.6. The Assessment and Diagnostic Process: Means for Assessment and Diagnosis

2.6.1. Interview
2.6.2. Main Instruments Used in the Diagnosis of Psychopathologies in Childhood and Adolescence

2.7. Evolution of Assessment and Diagnostic Instruments

2.7.1. Introduction to the Most Common Assessment and Diagnostic Instruments
2.7.2. New Lines of Assessment and Diagnosis

2.8. Errors in Diagnosis in the Childhood and Adolescence Stage

2.8.1. When Can Errors in Diagnosis Occur?
2.8.2. Modulating Factors
2.8.3. Most Common Mistakes

2.9. Framing of the Family System in Psychological Therapy

2.9.1. Concept of Family System
2.9.2. The Family System in Psychological Therapy
2.9.3. Problems Related to Family Involvement in the Minor’s Therapy

2.10. Family Evaluation

2.10.1. Family Therapy vs. Individual Therapy
2.10.2. Key Aspects for Family Assessment
2.10.3. Measuring Instruments in Family Assessment

Module 3. Treatment and Intervention of Child and Adolescent Psychopathologies. General Treatment Principles

3.1. Factors Influencing Treatment Outcome

3.1.1. Modulating Factors in Child Treatment

3.2. Treatment Modalities

3.2.1. Introduction to the Treatment of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
3.2.2. Different Treatment Modalities for Children and Adolescents

3.3. Bandura’s Vicarious Learning

3.3.1. History of Bandura
3.3.2. Bandura’s Vicarious Learning Theory

3.4. Behavior Modification Techniques

3.4.1. Introduction to Behavior Modification
3.4.2. Main Behavior Modification Techniques
3.4.3. Behavior Modification Techniques at Present

3.5. Functional Analysis

3.5.1. Introduction to Functional Analysis
3.5.2. Functional Analysis in Psychological Therapy

3.6. Systemic Therapy

3.6.1. Introduction to Systemic Therapy
3.6.2. Systemic Therapy Today

3.7. Strategic Therapy and Constructivism

3.7.1. Introduction to Strategic Therapy
3.7.2. Introduction to Constructivism

3.8. Cognitive Restructuring

3.8.1. Introduction to Cognitive Restructuring
3.8.2. Cognitive Restructuring as a Treatment Nowadays

3.9. Future Prospects for Treatment Planning

3.9.1. New Prospects for Treatment in Childhood and Adolescence

A program with which you will also work on future prospects for treatment planning”