Psychology and Neurolinguistic Programming in Patient Care
The course “Foundations of Integrative Psychology for Medical Practitioners” is designed to provide medical doctors with a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles and their application in medical settings. This course aims to equip medical professionals with the knowledge and skills to enhance patient care, communication, and overall treatment outcomes by integrating psychological perspectives into their practice.
Doctors will be better equipped to recognize early signs of psychosocial factors contributing to health issues, leading to more timely and effective interventions. Improving their communication skills and understanding of psychosocial factors will contribute to improved relationships with patients, potentially leading to better treatment adherence.
This course is designed as a fundamental introduction to essential psychological principles that can assist medical doctors in better comprehending the underlying causes of diseases. This course serves as an initial exploration into the science of psychology, providing a solid foundation for medical professionals to integrate psychological perspectives into their medical practice.
Course overview: This course explores the interaction between biology, psychology, and social factors, offering a deep understanding of how they impact human health. Learners will engage with cutting-edge concepts, including neuroplasticity, gene expression, and the influence of thoughts on physical well-being. Reflections, case studies, and exercises will help participants apply these insights in therapeutic settings.
The course is divided into one (1) introductory module and four (4) main modules:
Module 1: The first and largest module explores the bio-psycho-social model and the interaction between the mind and body, the impact of our individual psychology on our genes and DNA
Module 2: The second module explores the impact of the social environment on our genes and DNA and how we can reduce the effects of environmental stressors.
Module 3: The third module is a brief module where I share some ideas in terms of communication that Felix Economakis have found that served him well over the years with thousands of patients from different backgrounds and which might be of interest to our students for those patients that need to be approached in specific ways.
Module 4: The fourth module explores some of the most commonly presented problems – anxiety, depression, OCD, and eating disorders from a relatively novel perspective to gain some different perspectives and insights into the human psyche.