Perspective
Approach the treatment of addictions with an integrative and effective therapeutic perspective.
University specialization diploma in Therapeutic Approach to Addictions from an Integrative Perspective: Integrative Therapeutic Treatment of Addictions
Pre-enrollment open
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- ModalityIn-person, Hybrid learning format
- LanguagesSpanish
- Duration1 year
- Credits30
- DateFebruary 4, 2025
- Planning
Master classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, plus 2 expert seminars throughout the academic year Fridays from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
All classes can be taken in-person or online (synchronous). - Location
Online
Blanquerna-URL - Carrer del Císter, 34. 08022 Barcelona
- Faculty
School of Psychology, Education and Sport Science
Why choose this diploma?
A USD in therapeutic approach to additions from an integrative and applied perspective, based on a holistic view of the individual. This training responds to the need to provide specialized therapeutic tools for the treatment of addictions, with a focus on methodological and clinical factors to address the different current psychopathological manifestations. The prestigious teaching team provides a dynamic learning experience that encourages critical thinking.
Who is it for?
This postgraduate course is aimed at people with degrees in Psychology, Medicine/Psychiatry, Nursing and related professions.
Requirements for admission
- Hold a bachelor's or graduate degree in a health-related field (e.g., psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics, etc.).
- For psychologists, it will be considered an advantage to have completed or be currently enrolled in a master's degree in General Health Psychology, or to have an equivalent validated qualification.
- Individual or group interviews will be conducted to assess each case based on motivation, specific training in the health field, and professional and work experience.
- Students not holding a bachelor's degree or equivalent are not eligible for enrollment.
Frequently-asked questions
- How frequent are the classes? Classes are held weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
- Is it possible to follow the classes online only? All classes are offered in both in-person and online formats. If a student cannot attend in person, they can follow the classes online without any problem.
- If I can't connect to a session, will it be recorded so I can watch it at a later time? Students have access to session recordings during the academic term.
- Are the seminars held weekly or as one-time sessions? The weekend seminars are one-time events, with two expert-led sessions scheduled at specific times: Fridays from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm or Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- What does the final expert project entail? It involves an experience that allows professionals to expand their practice by adopting a highly empirical approach. Students can choose between conducting a case study or exploring a current topic covered during the course with a practical focus.
- What does an intervention from an integrative perspective mean? Integrative psychotherapy addresses human problems from a broad perspective, focusing on the individual and utilizing a wide range of techniques and resources to work with them. Based on each patient's narrative, the case is conceptualized, and the best treatment plan is selected.
- Why treat addictive behaviors from this perspective? Addictions are complex mental health issues often accompanied by other mental disorders. Since they impact all areas of an individual's life, an integrative approach is essential for their treatment.
- What sets this training apart from others? The key differentiator is the integrative theoretical framework used as a foundation for understanding cases and developing bio-psycho-social treatment plans. Psychotherapeutic practice will be developed through real clinical cases, providing a hands-on approach to consolidate and apply the knowledge gained.
- What is the objective of the course? The main goal is for students to learn how to conceptualize cases, develop treatment plans, and design rigorous psychotherapeutic intervention strategies, as well as master effective techniques tailored to each case.
- What is the profile of the teaching team? The teaching team is made up of experts with extensive clinical experience, including psychiatrists and specialized psychologists, who will provide an integrative perspective on addictions.
Curriculum
- Scientific foundations and basic concepts of addictions (4 ECTS)
- Phenomenology and terminology
- Biology
- Deontology
- Science and epistemology
- Public health and epidemiology
- Drug policies
- Justice and legal aspects
- Integrative conceptualization of addictions (5 ECTS)
- Etiological models of addictions and addictive behaviors
- Behavioral addictions (pathological gambling, shopping, new technologies) as opposed to substances
- Intervention from the integrative approach to addictions. An integrative view of the therapeutic intervention of addictions
- Conceptualization of the cases from the integrative positioning
- Defining the intervention strategy
- Prevention of addictions
- Substances and analysis (4 ECTS)
- Assessment and diagnosis of addictions and addictive behaviors
- Characteristics of addictions and addictive behaviors
- Factors involved in the emergence and development of addictive behaviors
- Instruments for early detection, diagnosis and assessment of addictions and addictive behaviors
- Detection and intervention in adolescents and young people
- Addictive construction and patterns
- Types of care based on stages and facilities (harm reduction, outpatient treatment, detoxification units, residential treatment, occupational programs, and social reintegration)
- Innovation and intervention techniques in the integrative approach to addictions (5 ECTS)
- Psychopathology of addictions (bio-psycho-social approach)
- Addictions, beyond the symptoms
- Construction of identity meaning
- Techniques of the integrative model for addiction care
- Crisis/emergency care
- Psychopharmacology
- Intersectionality and associated comorbidities
- New emerging treatments
- Basic skills and concepts for expertise in dealing with addictions (4 ECTS)
- Gender/sexual diversity and addictions
- Substitute programs
- New phenomena and patterns of consumption
- Diversity and stigma support
- Addiction care network
- The therapist's personal style
- Psychosocial impact of professional care
- Psychotherapy of addictions and addictive behaviors (5 ECTS)
- Therapeutic alliance and adherence promotion
- Conceptualization of the cases
- Individualized work plan
- Motivational interview
- Phases of the treatment
- Group-family intervention
- Identity, life history and trauma
- Diversity support
- Treatment based on the substance or addictive behavior (substances, shopping, gambling, new technologies, psychological manipulation, sex, food, work, etc.)
- Postgraduate thesis (3 ECTS)
Tuition fee for the 2024-2025 academic year
€2,670.00
Tuition fee for the entire course
€89.00
Tuition fee per credit 2024-25 academic year
Financing: the amount can be paid in installments according to the following payment plan
€891.78
Initial payment 2025
€889.11
March 2025 payment
€889.11
June 2025 payment
State-of-the-art facilities at students' disposal
Libraries
Libraries
If you need a quiet space to study or to do individual and group work, come to the library! Each school has its own library with computers, workrooms, reading points and an extensive catalog of documents you can consult in both hard copy and digital format.
Computer rooms
Computer rooms
If you have a job or just need a computer, you can go to the computer classrooms or workspaces and use the Macs we have at your disposal.
Chapel
Chapel
The chapel is the right place to find recollection, peace, to focus, to pray and to celebrate the Eucharist weekly and at important liturgical moments (Christmas, Ash Wednesday and Easter). The sacrament of reconciliation is also celebrated.
All the services you need while you are at the school
Academic Secretary
Academic Secretary
The Academic Secretaries of the Blanquerna faculties are the space for students to relate to the processes linked to the registration of official and own courses.
Student Information and Guidance Service (SIOE)
Student Information and Guidance Service (SIOE)
Would you like to receive information on pre-registration and admissions processes, scholarships and grants or validations? The SIOE is the service you need. Ask for all the information about any of these processes and discover all the possibilities at your fingertips.
Internship service
Internship service
Professional experience is a core part of our methodology. For this reason, we have a broad spectrum of internship agreements to meet the needs and preferences of all students. You will graduate having worked in your industry.
Scholarships and grants service
Scholarships and grants service
At Blanquerna, we put the future within everyone's reach thanks to our scholarships and grant service to start or continue studying at our schools. Financial aid is both internal and external to the university. You will find a wide range of possibilities.
International Mobility Office
International Mobility Office
Going abroad is a unique opportunity to discover the plurality of the world. Aware of the importance of the internationalization of studies, we have established mobility agreements around the world.
Careers
Careers
This service provides graduates with the necessary means so that they can actively participate in their professionalism and propose optimal candidates to organizations and companies looking for staff.
Job Bank
Job Bank
The leap into the world of work is always a challenge. For this reason, we provide a Job Bank for students and graduates. This service puts students in touch with companies and institutions looking for staff.
Solidarity action
Solidarity action
Solidarity and the struggle for human dignity are values that identify us. Solidarity Action is a volunteer program that our students can join to participate in projects in the Third and Fourth World.
Alumni service
Alumni service
Studying in Blanquerna allows you to be part of our community. Being a college student opens the door to a lot of options for continuing your vocational training beyond your time in the classroom.
Sports service
Sports service
Want to represent the URL in college sports tournaments? You can find a wide range of possibilities for both individual and team sports. To be a student of Blanquerna, you will have a discount at the Can Caralleu and La Salle Sport & Fitness sports complexes.
Personal Guidance Service (SOP)
Personal Guidance Service (SOP)
If you are in a difficult situation in the academic, personal or social field, you can request, free of charge, the personalized attention of the SOP. This is an interdisciplinary team of professionals who will guide you in dealing with the situation.
University dormitories
University dormitories
Living in Barcelona is a unique experience and, even more so, in a university residence. Blanquerna has agreements for URL students who want to live in any of the residences within their reach.
Pastoral Area
Pastoral Area
In the three Blanquerna faculties, you will find spaces for reflection isolated from the hustle and bustle dedicated to the celebration of the Faith or cultural and religious animation. If you wish, you can also receive personalized attention and information about church life.
Diversity support
Diversity support
At Blanquerna we promote personal development at all levels to people with a diversity of specific needs from a normalizing context that encourages personal autonomy and uniqueness.
Blanquerna Choir
Blanquerna Choir
If you like music and want to take part in the concerts of institutional events and festivities, sign up for the Blanquerna Choir. There you will meet new friends and enjoy music.
Student representatives
Student representatives
Each class group must elect a representative to put forward concerns or make proposals to the faculty members and academic management. At the same time, each degree must appoint a delegate and each school a representative on the general URL council.
Student Council
Student Council
Contact between students and the university is constant and is channeled through the Student Council, the body that collects proposals and requests from students and facilitates university life.
Language support service
Language support service
Are you studying a foreign language and want to improve your level? Do it at your own pace in the language self-learning classroom. This service offers various teaching resources and materials to practice the language.
Coordination
Lic. Diego Aránega. Graduate in Psychology from the University of Barcelona, with a master's degree in Psychoanalytic Clinical Practice from the Clinical Section of Barcelona and a master's degree in General Health Psychology from the Open University of Madrid. Professional experience includes managing substance dependency programs (CAS Baluard) and working with multidisciplinary teams focused on diversity and vulnerability. Specializes in direct psychological care for substance dependence, mental health, community intervention, and complex cases. Expertise as a psychologist in technology addictions and pathological gambling. Active participation as an adjunct professor in the master's degree in Drug Addiction at the University of Barcelona. Provides consultancy on addictive behaviors and substance dependence. Engages in conferences and scientific research studies.
Lic. Marcela Coromina. Holder of a degree in Psychology from Ramon Llull University - FPCEE Blanquerna, with a master's degree in General Health Psychology and an official master's degree in Cognitive Behavioral, Constructivist, and Systemic Therapy from the same school. She also holds a master's degree in Integrative Psychotherapy from Institut Mensalus and a postgraduate degree in Sensorimotor Therapy from Institut Carl Rogers. Certified as an EMDR clinician. She currently works as a psychologist at Clínica Galatea and Institut Mensalus, where she also supervises psychotherapists and teaches on the master's degree in Integrative Psychotherapy. She previously worked as a psychologist at CAS Baluard for seven years and at CAS Sarrià for over ten years. She has also participated in various conferences and scientific research studies.
Lic. Jan Ivern. Holds a degree in Psychology from Ramon Llull University - FPCEE Blanquerna, with a master's degree in General Health Psychology from the same school, and a specialization in the prevention of behavioral addictions in children and adolescents from the University of Barcelona. He is currently a researcher with the Psicopersona group (Group 2021 SGR 00547) and pursuing a PhD in Psychology, focusing on mental health promotion in the video game industry. He also works as a clinical psychologist specializing in addictions, particularly related to video games and social media, at Hospital Sant Jordi and the private institute Centre Trivium. Since April 2023, he has been a member of the Working Group Council for the Video Game Committee of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
Faculty
Dr. Meritxell Pacheco. PhD in psychology, general health psychologist and psychotherapist. URL professor.
Dr. Sergi Corbella. Full professor at the URL, psychologist specializing in clinical psychology, psychotherapist, clinical supervisor.
Dr. Lluís Botella. PhD in Psychology, psychologist and psychotherapy. Professor at the URL.
Dr. Carol Palma. PhD in psychology, psychologist specializing in clinical psychology, psychotherapist. Professor at the URL.
Dr. Paco Barón. Psychiatrist at CSMA Mataró. Professor at the URL.
Dr. Anna Vilaregut. PhD in psychology, psychologist specializing in clinical psychology, psychotherapist. Professor at the URL. Twelve years of experience in CAP.
Dr. Anna Gil. PhD in psychology, more than twenty years of experience in CAP.
Lic. Jan Ivern. Doctoral student at URL Blanquerna, general health psychologist and psychotherapist. Specialist in new technologies.
Dr. Xavier Carbonell. URL professor. Psychologist and researcher specializing in addictive behaviors.
Dr. Santiago Duran-Sindreu. Head of psychiatry and addictions at Hospital de St. Pau, Barcelona.
Lic. Albert Soldevila. Psychologist at the Fundació Esportsalus and the Institut Mensalus.
Lic. Antonio de Gonzalo. Addiction psychologist.
Lic. Diego Aránega. General health psychologist, coordinator of CAS Baluard (Ciutat Vella).
Lic. Marcela Coromina. General health psychologist, coordinator and psychologist of CAS Sarrià and Psychologist at Institut Mensalus.
Stages of the admission process
The admission process for the school's own degree studies is developed in 3 stages:
- Pre-enrollment
- Admission
- Enrollment
Pre-enrollment
Students can pre-enroll online (by accessing Pre-enrollment | Blanquerna or the pre-enrollment option for each course) and also in person at the school.
For online pre-enrollment, you will need to:
- Sign up on the unique registration system and create a username (if not previously obtained) and follow the instructions to completion.
- Make a payment of €50 (non-refundable fee for pre-enrollment rights and processing) can be made by credit or debit card, through a secure and confidential BBVA process.
- Upload the required documentation through the document repository.
- ID card (both sides) / Passport
- Curriculum vitae
- For foreign (non EU) applicants: a certificate issued by the competent authority (University, Embassy, Consulate) attesting that the access studies qualify for admission in the home country.
Admission
Once pre-enrollment has been completed, the candidate will be offered a date for an interview with the degree coordinator, who will assess their suitability and solve any doubts they may have about the course for which they are enrolling. Once the assessment is complete, the student will be informed of the result of the interview and how to enroll, if admitted.
Prior to enrollment, the person concerned must upload the qualifications or the receipt of the university studies completed to the document repository. If these documents are not available, the course may be taken but the qualifications will not be received and, instead, a university extension certificate or diploma will be obtained.
Enrollment
Once the above documentation has been assessed, and when there is a large enough group of pre-enrolled students, each candidate will receive the confirmation and information necessary to enroll. Enrollment implies obtaining a definitive place and will take effect within the deadlines indicated in the confirmation e-mail.
When students enroll, they will have two business days to pay the total cost of enrollment, by bank transfer, credit card or barcode. Studies can be paid in installments, without any interest, by bank transfer (Instructions to send the signed SEPA Document to Blanquerna)
Prices may be updated each academic year. Once enrollment has been formalized, the amount paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Pre-enrollment and enrollment may remain open up to 15 days before the start of the course, provided places are available.
When a student enrolls, a contract for the provision of teaching services is formalized between the student and the Blanquerna Foundation, which is legally binding from the time of payment. Payment includes the corresponding insurance and, for students under the age of twenty-eight, compulsory academic insurance. If a student declines to take up a place, he/she will lose in full any amount he/she has paid.
The student accepts the rules for the use of computer services established by the Blanquerna Foundation. The student's personal data will be included in an automated file under the responsibility of the Blanquerna Foundation, so that this contract can be maintained and fulfilled. Students should note that their data may also be used to inform them about the future activities of the Foundation, or for the institution to send them publications.
In accordance with the provisions of Organic Law 15/1999 on the protection of personal data, students have the right to access their data to update, rectify or cancel them, or object to their use, by sending a letter, indicating which right they want to exercise.
This section is a summary of the general conditions for enrollment. It is only for guidance and therefore has no contractual value. In the event of any discrepancy, the provisions of the general conditions for enrollment specified in the receipt generated at the time of enrollment will prevail; this receipt formalizes the contract between the student and the Blanquerna Foundation; students can consult it on the intranet whenever they wish.
The School cannot guarantee that a course will be available if the requirement for a minimum number of enrollments is not met. In this case, the amount paid for enrollment and pre-enrollment will be refunded in full.
Foreign students
Applicants who have completed access studies outside Spain must obtain a certificate issued by the relevant body (university, embassy, consulate) confirming that the studies qualify the student in the country of issue to take the master degree or graduate studies.
Students are responsible for having all the official documentation necessary for their stay in Spain while studying at the School. Applicants can ask for a pre-acceptance document attached to the pre-enrollment receipt to initiate applications for visas or scholarships or carry out any other administrative procedure. Under no circumstances does this document guarantee a place if all the access and admission requirements are not met. Once applicants have been accepted and enrollment is complete, they can request a letter of admission from the Academic Secretary, if required, by paying the corresponding fees.
Contact us
For any doubts or queries about the pre-enrollment or enrollment process, please contact the School's Student Information and Orientation Service
[email protected]
