Medipol University

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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
GROUP COUNSELING PRACTICE-Fall Semester3+038
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Ferah ÇEKİCİ
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Ferah ÇEKİCİ
Assistant(s)
AimTo provide students with basic information about group counseling principles, basic concepts, group counseling skills, leadership skills, coping with difficult clients, different theories in group counseling and group counseling practices.
Course ContentThis course contains; Fundamentals of Group Counseling: Historical Development, Nature and Structure of the Group,,Group Counseling and Ethics, Leadership in Group Counseling,Types of Groups, Planning and Formation of the Group,Stages of Group Counseling, Developmental Needs and Life Cycles Crises in Children, Adolescents and Adults, and Group Counseling,Difficult Clients and Coping Methods in Group Counseling, Exercises/Activities Used in Group Counseling,Evaluation in Group Counseling Process: Process and Results Evaluations,The Adlerian Approach in Group Counseling,Cognitive-Behavioral Approach in Group Counseling,Humanistic Approaches in Group Counseling,Solution-Focused Approach in Group Counseling,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Group Counseling,Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Group Counseling,Creating an Eclectic Approach in Group Counseling,Group Counseling in Populations with Different Characteristics.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Explains the definition and basic principles of group psychological counseling.10, 16, 9A
Lists the basic counseling skills used in group counseling.10, 16, 9A
Explains the application principles of group psychological counseling practices based on different theories.10, 16, 9A
Develops a group psychological counseling practice program with a certain theoretical orientation on a specific subject.A, E
Explains the characteristics of group psychological counseling practices based on scientific evidence.10, 16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Fundamentals of Group Counseling: Historical Development, Nature and Structure of the Group,Sonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
2Group Counseling and Ethics, Leadership in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
3Types of Groups, Planning and Formation of the GroupSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
4Stages of Group Counseling, Developmental Needs and Life Cycles Crises in Children, Adolescents and Adults, and Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
5Difficult Clients and Coping Methods in Group Counseling, Exercises/Activities Used in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
6Evaluation in Group Counseling Process: Process and Results EvaluationsSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
7The Adlerian Approach in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
8Cognitive-Behavioral Approach in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
9Humanistic Approaches in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
10Solution-Focused Approach in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
11Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
12Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
13Creating an Eclectic Approach in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
14Group Counseling in Populations with Different CharacteristicsSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
Resources
Sonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004). Adlerian Group Counseling and Therapy: Step-by-Step. New York: Brunner-Routledge Taylor and Francis Group. Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009). Helping At-Risk Students: A Group Counseling Approach for Grades 6-9. Second Edition. The Guilford Press. Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018). Group Counseling: Concepts and Procedures. Sixth Edition. Sixth Edition. Taylor & Francis Group Publishing. Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011). Favorite Counseling and Therapy Techniques Second Edition. Routledge Taylor and Francis Group.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
To analyze the theoretical and practical information about the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance with a scientific understanding.		X
2
Understands how to use the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling to strengthen the psychological well-being of clients within the scope of protective and preventive mental health.		X
3
To understand scientific research methods and techniques on the basis of scientific research ethics.		X
4
To plan and implement guidance and psychological counseling services (such as individual psychological counseling, group counseling, psychoeducation, individual guidance, group counseling, etc.) to increase the psychological resilience of clients and strengthen their psychological well-being.		X
5
To design and conduct researches that will produce solutions to current problems and needs in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling.		X
6
Guidance and Psychological Counseling determines the needs of the clients within the scope of the basic principles and techniques of practice in the specialization sub-areas (School counseling, marriage and family counseling, career counseling, mental health counseling), plans the interventions that will support their needs, applies and evaluates their effectiveness.		X
7
As a member of the profession serving in the field of mental health and complying with the ethical principles and values of the profession, he fulfills the roles and duties expected of him on the basis of individual, family and social needs in the context of preventive and preventive mental health.		X
8
To supports social problems experienced at national and international level by designing projects and activities related to its field within the framework of social responsibility.		X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Course Hours000
Course Hours000
Course Hours000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Quiz000
Quiz000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam000
Midterm Exam19090
Midterm Exam000
Midterm Exam000
General Exam000
General Exam000
General Exam1120120
General Exam000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)252
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(252/30)8
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
GROUP COUNSELING PRACTICE-Fall Semester3+038
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Ferah ÇEKİCİ
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Ferah ÇEKİCİ
Assistant(s)
AimTo provide students with basic information about group counseling principles, basic concepts, group counseling skills, leadership skills, coping with difficult clients, different theories in group counseling and group counseling practices.
Course ContentThis course contains; Fundamentals of Group Counseling: Historical Development, Nature and Structure of the Group,,Group Counseling and Ethics, Leadership in Group Counseling,Types of Groups, Planning and Formation of the Group,Stages of Group Counseling, Developmental Needs and Life Cycles Crises in Children, Adolescents and Adults, and Group Counseling,Difficult Clients and Coping Methods in Group Counseling, Exercises/Activities Used in Group Counseling,Evaluation in Group Counseling Process: Process and Results Evaluations,The Adlerian Approach in Group Counseling,Cognitive-Behavioral Approach in Group Counseling,Humanistic Approaches in Group Counseling,Solution-Focused Approach in Group Counseling,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Group Counseling,Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Group Counseling,Creating an Eclectic Approach in Group Counseling,Group Counseling in Populations with Different Characteristics.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Explains the definition and basic principles of group psychological counseling.10, 16, 9A
Lists the basic counseling skills used in group counseling.10, 16, 9A
Explains the application principles of group psychological counseling practices based on different theories.10, 16, 9A
Develops a group psychological counseling practice program with a certain theoretical orientation on a specific subject.A, E
Explains the characteristics of group psychological counseling practices based on scientific evidence.10, 16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Fundamentals of Group Counseling: Historical Development, Nature and Structure of the Group,Sonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
2Group Counseling and Ethics, Leadership in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
3Types of Groups, Planning and Formation of the GroupSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
4Stages of Group Counseling, Developmental Needs and Life Cycles Crises in Children, Adolescents and Adults, and Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
5Difficult Clients and Coping Methods in Group Counseling, Exercises/Activities Used in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
6Evaluation in Group Counseling Process: Process and Results EvaluationsSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
7The Adlerian Approach in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
8Cognitive-Behavioral Approach in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
9Humanistic Approaches in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
10Solution-Focused Approach in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
11Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
12Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
13Creating an Eclectic Approach in Group CounselingSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
14Group Counseling in Populations with Different CharacteristicsSonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004); Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009); Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018); Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011).
Resources
Sonstegard, M.A.&Bitter, J.R. & Pelonis, P. (2004). Adlerian Group Counseling and Therapy: Step-by-Step. New York: Brunner-Routledge Taylor and Francis Group. Waterman, J., & Walker, E. (2009). Helping At-Risk Students: A Group Counseling Approach for Grades 6-9. Second Edition. The Guilford Press. Berg, R. C., Landreth, G.L. & Faill, K.A. (2018). Group Counseling: Concepts and Procedures. Sixth Edition. Sixth Edition. Taylor & Francis Group Publishing. Rosenthal, H.G. (Ed, 2011). Favorite Counseling and Therapy Techniques Second Edition. Routledge Taylor and Francis Group.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
To analyze the theoretical and practical information about the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance with a scientific understanding.		X
2
Understands how to use the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling to strengthen the psychological well-being of clients within the scope of protective and preventive mental health.		X
3
To understand scientific research methods and techniques on the basis of scientific research ethics.		X
4
To plan and implement guidance and psychological counseling services (such as individual psychological counseling, group counseling, psychoeducation, individual guidance, group counseling, etc.) to increase the psychological resilience of clients and strengthen their psychological well-being.		X
5
To design and conduct researches that will produce solutions to current problems and needs in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling.		X
6
Guidance and Psychological Counseling determines the needs of the clients within the scope of the basic principles and techniques of practice in the specialization sub-areas (School counseling, marriage and family counseling, career counseling, mental health counseling), plans the interventions that will support their needs, applies and evaluates their effectiveness.		X
7
As a member of the profession serving in the field of mental health and complying with the ethical principles and values of the profession, he fulfills the roles and duties expected of him on the basis of individual, family and social needs in the context of preventive and preventive mental health.		X
8
To supports social problems experienced at national and international level by designing projects and activities related to its field within the framework of social responsibility.		X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100

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