Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING with CHILDREN and ADOLESCENTS | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Aykut BORA |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to examine psychological, affective, social, cognitive, behavioral, and environmental issues related to assessment and treatment of children and adolescents; theories and techniques for working with children and families. Building the therapeutic relationship, prevention, risk factors, protective factors, resiliency will be discussed in light of evidence based interventions and case study examples. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Historical background of child psychotherapy,Developmental considerations,How to work with children,How to work with children,Ethical considerations when counselling children,The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance,The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance, Psychoanalytic Counseling with children, Psychoanalytic Counseling with children,Humanistic Approaches,Cognitive–Behavioral Approaches when working with children,Cognitive–Behavioral Approaches when working with children, Individual Psychology,Interventions for Internalizing Problems,Interventions for Externalizing Problems. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Learn how to build the counseling relationship with the child and adolescent. Gain knowledge in the assessment and treatment of common childhood mental health issues Identify how the parent child relationship impacts mental health outcomes in children and adolescents Gain knowledge, describe and compare major approaches when working with children and adolescents. Gain knowledge about the principles and techniques related to evidence based interventions used in treatment with children. Learn ethical standards and guidelines involved in working with children. Learn principles of working with internalizing and externalizing problems in childhood. | 10, 12, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical background of child psychotherapy | Smith-Adcock, S. & Tucker, C. Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Developmental considerations | Vernon, A. Chapter 1 Considerations in Working with Young ClientsHenderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 2 Developmental and Cultural Considerations |
| 3 | How to work with children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 3 The Counseling Process |
| 4 | How to work with children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 3 The Counseling Process |
| 5 | Ethical considerations when counselling children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 4 Legal and Ethical Considerations for Counselors |
| 6 | The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance | Vernon, A. Chapter 4: The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance |
| 7 | The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance | Vernon, A. Chapter 4: The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance |
| 8 | Psychoanalytic Counseling with children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 5 Psychoanalytic Counseling |
| 9 | Psychoanalytic Counseling with children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 5 Psychoanalytic Counseling |
| 10 | Humanistic Approaches | Smith-Adcock, S. & Tucker, C. Chapter 6: Humanistic Approaches |
| 11 | Cognitive–Behavioral Approaches when working with children | Smith-Adcock, S. & Tucker, C. Chapter 7: Cognitive–Behavioral Approaches |
| 12 | Cognitive–Behavioral Approaches when working with children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 13 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy |
| 13 | Individual Psychology | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 11 Individual Psychology |
| 14 | Interventions for Internalizing Problems | Vernon, A. Chapter 3 Interventions for Internalizing Problems |
| 15 | Interventions for Externalizing Problems | Vernon, A. Chapter 4 Interventions for Externalizing Problems |
| Resources |
| Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. (2016). Counseling Children. Cengage Learning. Smith-Adcock, S. & Tucker, C. (2017). Counseling Children and Adolescents: Connecting Theory, Development, and Diversity. Sage Publications. Vernon, A. (2002). What works with children and adolescents: A Handbook of Individual Counseling Techniques. Research Press. |
| Ziomek-Daigle, J. (2017). Counseling children and adolescents: Working in school and clinical mental health settings. New York, NY: Routledge. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 2 | Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 3 | Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory. | X | |||||
| 4 | Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 5 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods. | X | |||||
| 6 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself. | X | |||||
| 7 | Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession. | X | |||||
| 10 | When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally. | X | |||||
| 11 | Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 13 | Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 14 | Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles. | X | |||||
| 16 | Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 12 | 2 | 24 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 3 | 4 | 12 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 6 | 4 | 24 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 115 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(115/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING with CHILDREN and ADOLESCENTS | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Aykut BORA |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to examine psychological, affective, social, cognitive, behavioral, and environmental issues related to assessment and treatment of children and adolescents; theories and techniques for working with children and families. Building the therapeutic relationship, prevention, risk factors, protective factors, resiliency will be discussed in light of evidence based interventions and case study examples. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Historical background of child psychotherapy,Developmental considerations,How to work with children,How to work with children,Ethical considerations when counselling children,The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance,The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance, Psychoanalytic Counseling with children, Psychoanalytic Counseling with children,Humanistic Approaches,Cognitive–Behavioral Approaches when working with children,Cognitive–Behavioral Approaches when working with children, Individual Psychology,Interventions for Internalizing Problems,Interventions for Externalizing Problems. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Learn how to build the counseling relationship with the child and adolescent. Gain knowledge in the assessment and treatment of common childhood mental health issues Identify how the parent child relationship impacts mental health outcomes in children and adolescents Gain knowledge, describe and compare major approaches when working with children and adolescents. Gain knowledge about the principles and techniques related to evidence based interventions used in treatment with children. Learn ethical standards and guidelines involved in working with children. Learn principles of working with internalizing and externalizing problems in childhood. | 10, 12, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical background of child psychotherapy | Smith-Adcock, S. & Tucker, C. Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Developmental considerations | Vernon, A. Chapter 1 Considerations in Working with Young ClientsHenderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 2 Developmental and Cultural Considerations |
| 3 | How to work with children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 3 The Counseling Process |
| 4 | How to work with children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 3 The Counseling Process |
| 5 | Ethical considerations when counselling children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 4 Legal and Ethical Considerations for Counselors |
| 6 | The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance | Vernon, A. Chapter 4: The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance |
| 7 | The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance | Vernon, A. Chapter 4: The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance |
| 8 | Psychoanalytic Counseling with children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 5 Psychoanalytic Counseling |
| 9 | Psychoanalytic Counseling with children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 5 Psychoanalytic Counseling |
| 10 | Humanistic Approaches | Smith-Adcock, S. & Tucker, C. Chapter 6: Humanistic Approaches |
| 11 | Cognitive–Behavioral Approaches when working with children | Smith-Adcock, S. & Tucker, C. Chapter 7: Cognitive–Behavioral Approaches |
| 12 | Cognitive–Behavioral Approaches when working with children | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 13 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy |
| 13 | Individual Psychology | Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. Chapter 11 Individual Psychology |
| 14 | Interventions for Internalizing Problems | Vernon, A. Chapter 3 Interventions for Internalizing Problems |
| 15 | Interventions for Externalizing Problems | Vernon, A. Chapter 4 Interventions for Externalizing Problems |
| Resources |
| Henderson, D. A. & Thompson, C. L. (2016). Counseling Children. Cengage Learning. Smith-Adcock, S. & Tucker, C. (2017). Counseling Children and Adolescents: Connecting Theory, Development, and Diversity. Sage Publications. Vernon, A. (2002). What works with children and adolescents: A Handbook of Individual Counseling Techniques. Research Press. |
| Ziomek-Daigle, J. (2017). Counseling children and adolescents: Working in school and clinical mental health settings. New York, NY: Routledge. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 2 | Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 3 | Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory. | X | |||||
| 4 | Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. | X | |||||
| 5 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods. | X | |||||
| 6 | When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself. | X | |||||
| 7 | Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession. | X | |||||
| 10 | When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally. | X | |||||
| 11 | Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 13 | Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 14 | Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles. | X | |||||
| 16 | Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |