As a clinical psychologist, you should know the factors that surround a personality disorder in children and help them to address it in a safe way” 

A lot of the time, during children, a personality disorder can develop from various different situations. This escalates to later stages of development and affects children's social and emotional interactions. Taking measures to help detect these factors is the work of clinical psychologists, who search for ways to guarantee the correct development of their child and adolescent patients.  

For all these reasons, this program will go deep into the subject and will bring the student closer to the methodologies used in the diagnosis of a personality disorder. It starts by analyzing and identifying different pathologies, establishing a clinical framework. This will lay the foundations for understanding the different methods of intervention in clinical psychology, which help to modify behavior towards a more acceptable behavior for the chronological age of the infant.  

In many cases it is necessary to use another type of approach and for these situations there are certain practices such as the biofeedback technique, in which precision instruments are used to modify a physiological activity in order to improve health. Children can also be asked to play games, draw pictures or tell stories to allow them to express the symptom and find the problem of their behavior. All of the above can be applied to situations related to grief, maltreatment, abuse and other situations which require a careful approach.  

Thanks to all the content of this Postgraduate diploma, the student will have access to a comprehensive and advanced training. As a result, they will be first class professionals, capable of working in a primary care practice or an educational center.

To grow in your professional field, you must continue learning. Specialize in Personality Disorders in Children with this program” 

This Postgraduate diploma in Personality Disorders and Other Psychological Problems in Childhood and Adolescence contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in Psychology
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest information on personality disorders and other psychological problems
• Practical exercises on how to approach personality disorders in children and adolescents
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in how to detect possible personality disorders
• 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 

According to the DSM-5 manual, personality disorders in children should be detected with valid and reliable methods” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training 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 training programmed to train 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 student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

This Postgraduate diploma will help you to learn the different diagnostic methods and tools in children"

The use of play could be your best tool for detecting a possible personality disorder in a child patient"

The Postgraduate diploma in Personality Disorders and Other Psychological Problems in Childhood and Adolescence is a comprehensive and up-to-date program which explores the different personality disorders and their clinical approach according to the psychology theory framework.  Furthermore, you will have the support of teaching staff who understand the importance of continued training in a field with great scientific advances.  

Children and adolescents require early intervention in order to help them face emotional situations that cause them to self-harm” 

Module 1. Personality Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence

1.1. Introduction 
1.2. Approach to the Concept of Personality Disorders in the Child and Adolescent Population 
1.3. Clinical Framework of Personality Disorders in the Child and Adolescent Population 
1.4. Clinical Aspects 
1.5. Paranoia Spectrum Disorders 

1.5.1. Untrusting Individuals 
1.5.2. Worried Individuals 

1.6. Schizophrenic Spectrum Disorders 

1.6.1. Solitary Individuals 
1.6.2. Individuals Who Don’t Feel Pleasure 

1.7. Schizotypal Spectrum Disorders 

1.7.1. Socially Excluded Individuals 
1.7.2. Disconcerted Individuals 

1.8. Antisocial Spectrum Disorders 

1.8.1. Violent Individual 
1.8.2. Aggressive Individuals 
1.8.3. Unscrupulous Individuals 

1.9. Borderline Personality Disorders 

1.9.1. Self-harming Individuals 
1.9.2. Challenging Individuals 

1.10. Histrionic Personality Disorders 

1.10.1. Theatrical Individuals 
1.10.2. Unstable Individuals 

1.11. Narcissistic Spectrum Disorders 

1.11.1. Selfish Individuals 
1.11.2. Egocentric Individuals 

1.12. Avoidant Personality Disorders 

1.12.1. Phobics 
1.12.2. Disabled Individuals 

1.13. Dependant Personality Disorders 

1.13.1. Submissive Individuals 

1.14. Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders 

1.14.1. Ritualists 
1.14.2. Perfectionism 

1.15. Time-Limited Psychotherapy Therapeutic Suggestions for Personality Disorders 

Module 2. Intervention from  the Psychology Clinic in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders 

2.1. Behavior Modification Techniques 

2.1.1. Use of Praise 
2.1.2. Use of Ignoring Certain Behaviors 
2.1.3. The Broken Record Technique 

2.2. Praise Appropriate Behavior 
2.3. Token Economy
2.4. Functional Analysis
2.5. Systemic Therapy

2.5.1. Managing Resistance 
2.5.2. Clarify and Recap 
2.5.3. Circular Questions 

2.6. Family Sculpting 
2.7. Narrating Metaphoric Stories 
2.8. Prescriptions: Healing Processes 
2.9. Original Prescriptions 
2.10. Strategic Therapy and Constructivism 

2.10.1. "I don't have to do that." 
2.10.2. Worst-Case Scenarios 
2.10.3. Losing Opportunities 

2.11. Restructuring 
2.12. Use of Resistance 
2.13. Paradox 
2.14. Time-Limited Psychotherapy 
2.15. Meeting and Marking Phase 
2.16. Unframing and Displacement Phase 
2.17. Restoration and Resolution Phase 

Module 3. Intervention Tools 

3.1. Play 
3.2. Drawing 
3.3. Metaphors and Stories 
3.4. Psychodrama 
3.5. IT Resources 
3.6. Fantasy, Relaxation and Hypnosis 
3.7. Biofeedback Techniques 
3.8. Relationship Problems 

3.8.1. With Parents 
3.8.2. With Siblings 

3.9. Education Far Away From Parents 
3.10. Children Affected by Conflictive Parent Relationships 

3.10.1. Conflictive Relationships with the Spouse or Partner 

3.11. Family Breakdown Due to Separation or Divorce 

3.11.1. Heightened Level of Emotion Expressed in the Family 

3.12. Grief 
3.13. Maltreatment 
3.14. Abuse 
3.15. Educational Problems 
3.16. Work Problems 
3.17. Home or Economic Problems 
3.18. Problems from Living Alone 
3.19. Exposure to Catastrophic Events

A unique, key and decisive specialization experience to boost your professional development”