Group Psychotherapeutic Intervention Training Course: STOP Programs

General Objectives of the Course

- Provide psychologists with the knowledge to implement STOP Procrastination and Insomnia psychotherapy groups.
- Promote the implementation of psychotherapy groups in other institutions aimed at reducing emotional distress related to procrastination and insomnia, with particular emphasis on higher education
institutions.
- Encourage improved response from Health Services in higher education by increasing the number of specialized low- and moderate-intensity mental health interventions, according to the Stepped Care
Model.
- Encourage the evaluation of the effectiveness of group psychotherapy intervention programs.

Admission Requirements

Psychologists and junior psychologists.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

B-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Approved or not approved (Approved when attendance is greater than or equal to 75% of the course, that is, 18 or more hours).

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

- Acquire up-to-date theoretical and scientific knowledge about group psychotherapy interventions and the problems of procrastination and insomnia;
- Understand the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model;
- Explore the contributions of self-compassion;
- Develop skills to apply ACT in group psychotherapy interventions focused on procrastination and insomnia;
- Train professionals to implement ACT-based group intervention programs aimed at reducing procrastination and insomnia, with an emphasis on the context of higher education institutions.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra

Study Programme

Paths

Academic year
2025-2026

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 27 HORAS

ECTS Credits: 1.0