The course will focus on the meaning of play in psychotherapy; different theories and techniques of play therapy. Students will learn the necessary basic knowledge of various therapeutic strategies for different childhood problems. They will also participate in case discussions and learn to design therapeutic play activities appropriate for children.
Course Content
This course contains; "The Capacity to Play" : What is play? What is play therapy?,Introduction to play therapy: Child-centered Play Therapy; Directive and Non-directive Play,Assessment of children: Psychological evaluation in Play Therapy,Psychodynamic Play Therapy,Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy,Aggression in Play,Anxiety in Play,Working with Loss,Working with trauma, Working with Developmental Disorders,Adolescents in psychoherapy,Closure,Project Presentations,Project Presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Description of basic notions in play therapy
14, 23, 9
A
2.Discussion on the psychological functioning of children
14, 19, 9
A
3.Identification of basic differences between various play therapy approaches
14, 9
A
5.Identification of different stages in play therapy, selection of toys, etc.
14, 9
A
4. Characterization of fundamental criteria for the evaluation of child's play
14, 19, 9
A
6. Be aware of ethical, professional, cultural issues and limits in play therapy
"The Capacity to Play" : What is play? What is play therapy?
2
Introduction to play therapy: Child-centered Play Therapy; Directive and Non-directive Play
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.1 ; Oyun ve Gerçeklik, Ch.4
3
Assessment of children: Psychological evaluation in Play Therapy
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.10
4
Psychodynamic Play Therapy
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.5
5
Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.6
6
Aggression in Play
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.15
7
Anxiety in Play
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.29
8
Working with Loss
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.21
9
Working with trauma
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.25
10
Working with Developmental Disorders
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.27-28
11
Adolescents in psychoherapy
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.30
12
Closure
Oyun ve Gerçeklik, Ch.3
13
Project Presentations
14
Project Presentations
Resources
Crenshaw, D.A., Stewart, A.L. (2017). Oyun Terapisi: Kapsamlı Teori ve Uygulama Rehberi (Çev. Derya Nesrin Bıyıklı, Büke Tuncel). APAMAR Psikoloji Yayınları.
Winnicott, D.W. (1971). Oyun ve Gerçeklik (Çev. Tuncay Birkan). Metis Yayınları.
* Students will be informed about the additional readings and resources.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
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
PLAY THERAPY
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Gökçen DUYMAZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Gökçen DUYMAZ, Lect. Deniz KESKİN
Assistant(s)
Aim
The course will focus on the meaning of play in psychotherapy; different theories and techniques of play therapy. Students will learn the necessary basic knowledge of various therapeutic strategies for different childhood problems. They will also participate in case discussions and learn to design therapeutic play activities appropriate for children.
Course Content
This course contains; "The Capacity to Play" : What is play? What is play therapy?,Introduction to play therapy: Child-centered Play Therapy; Directive and Non-directive Play,Assessment of children: Psychological evaluation in Play Therapy,Psychodynamic Play Therapy,Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy,Aggression in Play,Anxiety in Play,Working with Loss,Working with trauma, Working with Developmental Disorders,Adolescents in psychoherapy,Closure,Project Presentations,Project Presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Description of basic notions in play therapy
14, 23, 9
A
2.Discussion on the psychological functioning of children
14, 19, 9
A
3.Identification of basic differences between various play therapy approaches
14, 9
A
5.Identification of different stages in play therapy, selection of toys, etc.
14, 9
A
4. Characterization of fundamental criteria for the evaluation of child's play
14, 19, 9
A
6. Be aware of ethical, professional, cultural issues and limits in play therapy
"The Capacity to Play" : What is play? What is play therapy?
2
Introduction to play therapy: Child-centered Play Therapy; Directive and Non-directive Play
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.1 ; Oyun ve Gerçeklik, Ch.4
3
Assessment of children: Psychological evaluation in Play Therapy
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.10
4
Psychodynamic Play Therapy
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.5
5
Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.6
6
Aggression in Play
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.15
7
Anxiety in Play
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.29
8
Working with Loss
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.21
9
Working with trauma
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.25
10
Working with Developmental Disorders
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.27-28
11
Adolescents in psychoherapy
Oyun Terapisi, Ch.30
12
Closure
Oyun ve Gerçeklik, Ch.3
13
Project Presentations
14
Project Presentations
Resources
Crenshaw, D.A., Stewart, A.L. (2017). Oyun Terapisi: Kapsamlı Teori ve Uygulama Rehberi (Çev. Derya Nesrin Bıyıklı, Büke Tuncel). APAMAR Psikoloji Yayınları.
Winnicott, D.W. (1971). Oyun ve Gerçeklik (Çev. Tuncay Birkan). Metis Yayınları.
* Students will be informed about the additional readings and resources.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
