Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOTHERAPY | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Meryem TEMEL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | At the end of this course, students will recognize psychotherapy and related concepts, remedial factors in psychotherapy, different psychotherapy techniques, application areas of psychotherapies, will be able to distinguish psychotherapy techniques that can be applied to a case, evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy, and comprehend the ethical responsibilities of the psychotherapist. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Course introduction: Scope, importance, rules, teaching and assessment methods,History of psychotherapy, definition, variables affecting psychotherapy, remedial factors,Ethical principles in psychotherapy,Ethical principles in psychotherapy (continued),Psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic therapies, dynamic therapies,Rationale of behavioral therapies, functioning of therapy, behavioral therapy techniques,Behavioral therapy techniques and new developments (continued),The rationale of cognitive therapy, its basic concepts, therapy functioning,Techniques used in cognitive therapy,Schema Therapy basic concepts, techniques,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies,Existential-Humanistic therapy,Gestalt therapy,Integration in psychotherapy. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Have general information about the history of psychotherapy. | 9 | A |
| 2. Will be able to recognize the ethical principles in psychotherapy and be aware of the ethical responsibilities of the psychotherapist. | 19, 9 | A |
| 3. Explain the different therapeutic perspectives used in understanding human behavior and personality. | 9 | A |
| 4. Will have theoretical knowledge about psychotherapy methods. | 19, 9 | A |
| 5. Evaluate psychotherapy effectiveness studies. | 9 | A |
| 6. Distinguish psychotherapy techniques that can be applied to a given case. | 19, 9 | A |
| 7. Be able to follow the developments in the field of psychotherapy. | 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction: Scope, importance, rules, teaching and assessment methods | |
| 2 | History of psychotherapy, definition, variables affecting psychotherapy, remedial factors | |
| 3 | Ethical principles in psychotherapy | |
| 4 | Ethical principles in psychotherapy (continued) | |
| 5 | Psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic therapies, dynamic therapies | |
| 6 | Rationale of behavioral therapies, functioning of therapy, behavioral therapy techniques | |
| 7 | Behavioral therapy techniques and new developments (continued) | |
| 8 | The rationale of cognitive therapy, its basic concepts, therapy functioning | |
| 9 | Techniques used in cognitive therapy | |
| 10 | Schema Therapy basic concepts, techniques | |
| 11 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies | |
| 12 | Existential-Humanistic therapy | |
| 13 | Gestalt therapy | |
| 14 | Integration in psychotherapy |
| Resources |
| Wampold, B. E. (2019). The basics of psychotherapy: An introduction to theory and practice. American Psychological Association. SOMMERS-FLANAGAN, J. O. H. N., & SOMMERS-FLANAGAN, R. I. T. A. (2004). COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY THEORIES IN CONTEXT AND PRACTICE. |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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 | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 26 | 26 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 35 | 35 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 165 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(165/30) | 6 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOTHERAPY | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Meryem TEMEL |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | At the end of this course, students will recognize psychotherapy and related concepts, remedial factors in psychotherapy, different psychotherapy techniques, application areas of psychotherapies, will be able to distinguish psychotherapy techniques that can be applied to a case, evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy, and comprehend the ethical responsibilities of the psychotherapist. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Course introduction: Scope, importance, rules, teaching and assessment methods,History of psychotherapy, definition, variables affecting psychotherapy, remedial factors,Ethical principles in psychotherapy,Ethical principles in psychotherapy (continued),Psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic therapies, dynamic therapies,Rationale of behavioral therapies, functioning of therapy, behavioral therapy techniques,Behavioral therapy techniques and new developments (continued),The rationale of cognitive therapy, its basic concepts, therapy functioning,Techniques used in cognitive therapy,Schema Therapy basic concepts, techniques,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies,Existential-Humanistic therapy,Gestalt therapy,Integration in psychotherapy. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Have general information about the history of psychotherapy. | 9 | A |
| 2. Will be able to recognize the ethical principles in psychotherapy and be aware of the ethical responsibilities of the psychotherapist. | 19, 9 | A |
| 3. Explain the different therapeutic perspectives used in understanding human behavior and personality. | 9 | A |
| 4. Will have theoretical knowledge about psychotherapy methods. | 19, 9 | A |
| 5. Evaluate psychotherapy effectiveness studies. | 9 | A |
| 6. Distinguish psychotherapy techniques that can be applied to a given case. | 19, 9 | A |
| 7. Be able to follow the developments in the field of psychotherapy. | 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction: Scope, importance, rules, teaching and assessment methods | |
| 2 | History of psychotherapy, definition, variables affecting psychotherapy, remedial factors | |
| 3 | Ethical principles in psychotherapy | |
| 4 | Ethical principles in psychotherapy (continued) | |
| 5 | Psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic therapies, dynamic therapies | |
| 6 | Rationale of behavioral therapies, functioning of therapy, behavioral therapy techniques | |
| 7 | Behavioral therapy techniques and new developments (continued) | |
| 8 | The rationale of cognitive therapy, its basic concepts, therapy functioning | |
| 9 | Techniques used in cognitive therapy | |
| 10 | Schema Therapy basic concepts, techniques | |
| 11 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies | |
| 12 | Existential-Humanistic therapy | |
| 13 | Gestalt therapy | |
| 14 | Integration in psychotherapy |
| Resources |
| Wampold, B. E. (2019). The basics of psychotherapy: An introduction to theory and practice. American Psychological Association. SOMMERS-FLANAGAN, J. O. H. N., & SOMMERS-FLANAGAN, R. I. T. A. (2004). COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY THEORIES IN CONTEXT AND PRACTICE. |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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 | |