This Postgraduate diploma provides you with a theoretical and practical approach to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and its appropriate application" 

Although the causes that lead a person to suicide can be several, it is certain that Borderline Personality Disorder generates impulses and emotional instability in the person that derive in suicidal and parasuicidal acts. In this situation, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy has scientifically demonstrated its effectiveness. Psychology professionals need to be aware of the latest lines of research that support or deepen the techniques used in this type of treatment.

This is the reason for the creation of this Postgraduate diploma, in which, during 6 months, the professional will delve into the bases of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the different stages and strategies, as well as the formulation of therapeutic objectives. An online program where, in addition, students will update their knowledge in the techniques and skills most commonly used by the therapist in their clinical practice with patients suffering from lack of self-control or going through difficult processes after the loss of a loved one. This will be possible thanks to multimedia content and a Relearning system, which will allow students to progress through the course in a more dynamic way.  

An extensive tour of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy that will provide the professional with a more advanced and updated knowledge. All this with the ease that TECH offers to take their high-level programs wherever and whenever they want. Thanks to the online mode that allows access to all content 24 hours a day, students can consult the agenda at any time with just an electronic device with an Internet connection. A university program that gives students the opportunity to combine quality education with their professional and/or personal responsibilities.  

The multimedia resource library will be available 24 hours a day for you to access at your convenience"

This Postgraduate diploma in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in psychology and cutting-edge therapies
• 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 self-assessment can be used 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

A 100% online teaching that brings you renewed knowledge in the field of techniques used in consultation by therapists who treat impulsive patients" 

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.  

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.   

Delve into interdisciplinary treatment and the figure of the psychologist with this university program"

This Postgraduate diploma gives you the opportunity the opportunity to recycle knowledge without neglecting other areas of your life"

The syllabus of this Postgraduate diploma has been developed by a highly qualified faculty with extensive experience in the application of Third Generation Therapies. In this way, through video summaries, videos in detail or complementary readings, the professional will go through the 3 modules that make up this degree and that will allow them to achieve a much more agile updating of knowledge in the field of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Likewise, having the entire syllabus at your disposal from the beginning of the program will allow you to distribute the teaching load according to your needs.  

The clinical cases provided in this Dialectical Behavioral Therapy will bring you closer to situations that you will be able to apply in your daily practice"  

Module 1. Evolution of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychology

1.1. Emergence and Advancement of New Psychological Treatments  

1.1.1. The Beginnings and Contextual Framework to the Change  
1.1.2. The Beginnings of New Treatments 
1.1.3. Paradigm Shift 

1.2. Emergence of the First and Second Waves 

1.2.1. The Beginnings of Change 
1.2.2. Introduction to the Process of Change 
1.2.3. The First and Second Waves

1.3.  Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques as Foundation 

1.3.1. The Importance of Cognitive-Behavioral Basis 
1.3.2. Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques 

1.4. Applied Operant Conditioning 

1.4.1. Authors and Foundations of Operant Knowledge 
1.4.2. Operant Knowledge First Steps 
1.4.3. Applied Operant Conditioning 

1.5. Coping Styles and Techniques  

1.5.1. Coping Styles: Definition and Introduction 
1.5.2. Main Theories 
1.5.3. Measuring Tools 
1.5.4. Intervention Techniques 

1.6. Relaxation Techniques 

1.6.1. Relaxation Techniques: Introduction and Biological Foundation
1.6.2. Predominant Techniques
1.6.3. Use in Clinical Psychology 

1.7. Rational Psychotherapies 

1.7.1. Basis for Rational Psychotherapy 
1.7.2. Relevant Authors 
1.7.3. Clinical Use 

1.8. Problem-Solving Techniques 

1.8.1. Emergence of Problem-Solving Strategies 
1.8.2. Most Commonly Used Techniques 
1.8.3. Learning and Using Problem-Solving Techniques 

1.9. Social Skills Training 

1.9.1. The Importance of Social Skills 
1.9.2. Soft and Hard Skills 
1.9.3. Training and Work in Social Skills 

1.10. Emergence of Third Generation Therapies 

1.10.1. First Steps 
1.10.2. What Are Third Generation Therapies? 
1.10.3. Progress and Current Situation 

Module 2. Therapist Skills

2.1. Therapist Factors in Clinical Intervention  

2.1.1. Therapists as Modulating Agents 
2.1.2. What Are the Factors to Consider? 

2.2. Therapist Emotional Control  

2.1.1. Basic Emotions 
2.1.2. Why Should Emotions be Controlled? 
2.1.3. Emotional Intelligence 
2.1.4. How Are Emotions Controlled? 

2.3. Counseling in Health Care Settings 

2.3.1. What is Counseling? 
2.3.2. How Is It Used in Health Care Settings? 

2.4. Basic Communication Skills 

2.4.1. Introduction to and the Importance of Communication Skills 
2.4.2. Basic Communication Techniques 

2.5. Applied Communication Skills  

2.5.1. Communication Skills Applied to Clinical Intervention 
2.5.2. Communication Skills Applied to Crisis Intervention 

2.6. Communication, Ethics and Decision-Making  

2.6.1. Communicating Bad News 
2.6.2. Ethical Factors 
2.6.3. Introduction to Decision-Making 

2.7. Grief Accompaniment Techniques  

2.7.1. Introduction to the Concept of Grief 
2.7.2. Intervention Methods 
2.7.3. Accompaniment Techniques 

2.8. Handling Difficult Discussions and Conversations  

2.8.1. Introduction to Emotional Control 
2.8.2. Guidelines for Action
2.8.3. Handling Difficult situations

2.9. Managing Patient Emotions and Self-Control Techniques 

2.9.1. How Can We Manage Patient Emotions? 
2.9.2. Basis for Intervention  
2.9.3. Self-Control Techniques 

2.10. Termination Techniques and Family Accompaniment 

2.10.1. Introduction to Therapy Termination Techniques  
2.10.2. Family Accompaniment 
2.10.3. Monitoring

Module 3. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

3.1. The Introduction and History of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 

3.1.1. The Introduction and Beginnings of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 
3.1.2. The Emergence of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 
3.1.3. Most Representative Authors  

3.2. Therapeutic Stages, Strategies and Objectives 

3.2.1. Stages and Strategies  
3.2.2. Formulating Therapeutic Objectives  

3.3. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Personality Disorders 

3.3.1. Interpreting Personality Disorders in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
3.3.2. Personality Disorder Intervention and Treatment 
3.3.3. DBT and Borderline Personality Disorder 

3.4. Group Therapy vs Individual Therapy 

3.4.1. Introduction to Group Therapy 
3.4.2. Advantages and Disadvantages 
3.4.3. What to Use It? 

3.5. Beginnings and Considerations of Group Therapy 

3.5.1. The Origins of Group Therapy 
3.5.2. Group Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 
3.5.3. Considerations to Consider 

3.6. Group Therapy: Capacity Modules 

3.6.1. Capacity Work in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 
3.6.2. How to Put It into Practice? 

3.7. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Families 

3.7.1. The Concept of Family 
3.7.2. Attachment as a Foundation 
3.7.3. Using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Families 

3.8. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Applied to Other Disorders 

3.8.1. Other Disorders Worth Mentioning 
3.8.2. Working from a Dialectical Behavioral Perspective 

3.9. Interdisciplinary Treatment 

3.9.1. Forming Interdisciplinary Teams 
3.9.2. The Figure of the Psychologist 
3.9.3. Advantages and Disadvantages 

3.10. The Current Situation and Future of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 

3.10.1. Current Lines of Research
3.10.2. The Future of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

An online program that provides you with the latest techniques used in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to treat patients suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder"