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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
PLAY THERAPY-Fall Semester3+036
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Gökçen DUYMAZ
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Gökçen DUYMAZ, Lect. Deniz KESKİN
Assistant(s)
AimThe 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 ContentThis 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 -1,Project Presentations -2.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
5.Identification of different stages in play therapy, selection of toys, etc.14, 9A
3.Identification of basic differences between various play therapy approaches14, 9A
2.Discussion on the psychological functioning of children14, 19, 9A
1.Description of basic notions in play therapy14, 23, 9A
4. Characterization of fundamental criteria for the evaluation of child's play14, 19, 9A
6. Be aware of ethical, professional, cultural issues and limits in play therapy14, 19, 9A
Teaching Methods:14: Self Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1"The Capacity to Play" : What is play? What is play therapy?
2Introduction to play therapy: Child-centered Play Therapy; Directive and Non-directive PlayPlay Therapy, Ch.1 ; Playing and Reality, Ch.4
3Assessment of children: Psychological evaluation in Play TherapyPlay Therapy, Ch.10
4Psychodynamic Play TherapyPlay Therapy, Ch.5
5Cognitive-Behavioral Play TherapyPlay Therapy, Ch.6
6Aggression in PlayPlay Therapy, Ch.15
7Anxiety in PlayPlay Therapy, Ch.29
8Working with LossPlay Therapy, Ch.21
9Working with traumaPlay Therapy, Ch.25
10 Working with Developmental DisordersPlay Therapy, Ch.27-28
11Adolescents in psychoherapyPlay Therapy, Ch.30
12ClosurePlaying and Reality, Ch.3
13Project Presentations -1
14Project Presentations -2
Resources
Crenshaw, D.A., Stewart, A.L. (2015). Play Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice. The Guilford Press. Winnicott, D. W. (2005). Playing and Reality. New York: Routledge. * Students will be informed about the additional readings and resources.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours000
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam000
General Exam000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
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

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
PLAY THERAPY-Fall Semester3+036
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Gökçen DUYMAZ
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Gökçen DUYMAZ, Lect. Deniz KESKİN
Assistant(s)
AimThe 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 ContentThis 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 -1,Project Presentations -2.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
5.Identification of different stages in play therapy, selection of toys, etc.14, 9A
3.Identification of basic differences between various play therapy approaches14, 9A
2.Discussion on the psychological functioning of children14, 19, 9A
1.Description of basic notions in play therapy14, 23, 9A
4. Characterization of fundamental criteria for the evaluation of child's play14, 19, 9A
6. Be aware of ethical, professional, cultural issues and limits in play therapy14, 19, 9A
Teaching Methods:14: Self Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1"The Capacity to Play" : What is play? What is play therapy?
2Introduction to play therapy: Child-centered Play Therapy; Directive and Non-directive PlayPlay Therapy, Ch.1 ; Playing and Reality, Ch.4
3Assessment of children: Psychological evaluation in Play TherapyPlay Therapy, Ch.10
4Psychodynamic Play TherapyPlay Therapy, Ch.5
5Cognitive-Behavioral Play TherapyPlay Therapy, Ch.6
6Aggression in PlayPlay Therapy, Ch.15
7Anxiety in PlayPlay Therapy, Ch.29
8Working with LossPlay Therapy, Ch.21
9Working with traumaPlay Therapy, Ch.25
10 Working with Developmental DisordersPlay Therapy, Ch.27-28
11Adolescents in psychoherapyPlay Therapy, Ch.30
12ClosurePlaying and Reality, Ch.3
13Project Presentations -1
14Project Presentations -2
Resources
Crenshaw, D.A., Stewart, A.L. (2015). Play Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice. The Guilford Press. Winnicott, D. W. (2005). Playing and Reality. New York: Routledge. * Students will be informed about the additional readings and resources.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

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Student Success

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