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Online course on personality disorders and treatment - psychology disorder personality
This online training proposal focuses on a deep understanding of personality disorders and on developing practical skills for their assessment and treatment. It combines conceptual clarity, up-to-date scientific evidence, and applied methodology so that you can transfer what you have learned to your clinical practice or training process immediately. Throughout the modules both traditional diagnostic models and dimensional approaches are addressed, and the therapies with the strongest empirical support are reviewed.
The design is intended to progress from theoretical foundations to case work, with a balance between lectures, clinical demonstrations, guided activities and feedback. In addition, ethical, cultural and interprofessional coordination aspects are addressed, which are essential for a responsible, person-centered approach.
It is aimed at mental health professionals and students seeking to update their knowledge or build a solid foundation on the topic. It can also be useful for other health and social-health profiles who collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, provided they have an interest in psychopathology and therapeutic work.
It does not replace clinical supervision nor does it constitute a diagnosis, but it provides rigorous tools to improve clinical judgment, interdisciplinary communication and treatment planning.
It begins with a conceptual map of personality and its development, highlighting the interaction between biological factors, early experiences and context. Traditional clusters (A, B and C) are reviewed, as well as dimensional proposals that describe traits and impairment in personality functioning. This contrast helps to avoid overdiagnosis and to capture the complexity of real cases.
Common biases in assessment, the limits of diagnostic labeling and its impact on stigmatization are also discussed. A formulation-based perspective is promoted that prioritizes problems, resources and shared goals beyond the label.
Training is provided in strategies for structured and semi-structured clinical interviews, observation of interpersonal patterns and functional analysis. It shows how to integrate self-report data with collateral information, and how to write a formulation that guides treatment and follow-up.
The principles and components of several empirically supported therapies are presented, highlighting how to select and sequence techniques according to profile and shared goals. Transversal strategies are worked on for emotional regulation, mentalization, cognitive restructuring and interpersonal skills training.
Adaptations for outpatient, inpatient and intensive programs are also addressed, as well as teamwork with other professionals.
Many patients present comorbidity with mood disorders, anxiety, substance use or eating disorders. You are taught to prioritize objectives, prevent iatrogenesis and coordinate referrals. Guidelines are included to assess risk and respond in a proportionate and collaborative manner, always within the legal and ethical frameworks of the practice setting.
A respectful and culturally sensitive approach is transversal to the entire training. Informed consent, confidentiality, non-stigmatizing language and adaptation of interventions to the diversity of contexts and values are discussed. Reflection on the professional's role, self-care and the use of supervision is encouraged.
The learning experience combines a flexible pace with support. Lessons are segmented into short videos, selected readings and practical activities. Classes include clinical examples, technique demonstrations and step-by-step guides to transfer content to practice.
All content is accessible from a computer or mobile device. A weekly pace is recommended to maintain consistency, although you can adapt your time commitment to your schedule.
Assessment is based on multiple-choice questionnaires, formulation exercises and an integrative final activity. The goal is for you to demonstrate understanding and application rather than memorizing lists. Upon completing the requirements, a certificate of completion is issued that accredits the workload and the modules taken.
The estimated duration is 8 to 10 weeks, with 4 to 6 hours of weekly commitment. This range allows time to watch videos, read materials, participate in forums and carry out practices. If you prefer an intensive pace, it is possible to complete the contents in less time, always taking care of the quality of learning.
It is useful to have basic notions of psychopathology and clinical interviewing. However, the initial modules cover the essential foundations, and the explanations are designed for different levels of experience.
It clearly integrates theory, assessment and treatment, with clinical examples and reusable practical tools. The curation of content saves time and helps detect the core of each approach, avoiding unnecessary technicalities without losing rigor.
From the first module, activities are proposed that replicate clinical situations: identification of patterns, brief formulation, goals and micro-interventions. Emphasis is placed on what is applicable in consultation, in case coordination and in community contexts.
At the end, you will be better able to distinguish when a personality pattern is part of human diversity and when it constitutes a disorder that requires a specific plan. You will know how to build a useful formulation, communicate it in an understandable way, collaborate with the person receiving care on realistic goals, and select interventions tailored to needs and context.
In short, this training seeks to help you gain confidence and clinical judgment, make better-informed clinical decisions and promote more effective and respectful interventions. With a practical and up-to-date approach, it will be a tangible boost to your professional development in the field of mental health.
