In this course, it is aimed that students develop an alternative counseling approach and gain knowledge about basic Spiritual Counseling issues on the axis of the topics given in the course schedule. Basic concepts and principles of spiritual counseling; spirituality, morality, counseling and psychotherapy; spiritual counseling in the context of multicultural counseling, universal values of religion and spirituality; faith, morality and identity development; religious (theological), philosophical, sociological and psychological foundations of spiritual counseling; helping relationships in monotheistic religions and eastern religions; mourning, emotional regulation, mindfulness, well-being, altruism, forgiveness, resilience, authenticity; spiritual measurement and so on. concepts; ethical issues in spiritual counseling are within the scope of this course.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction,Far Eastern Spiritual Approaches - Tibetan Book of the Dead,History and Development of Spiritual Counseling,Traditional Approaches in Spiritual Counseling,Psychoanalysis and the Medical Model - Who is Sigmund Freud? (with audio-video),Cognitive Approaches and Belief Systems,Carl Gustav Jung and Understanding the Unconscious,Emprical Method and Spiritual Counseling,Modern Science and "Religion",General Introduction to Nafs Psychology
,Basic Methods in Spiritual Counseling,Relationship Categories in Spiritual Counseling,Stages of Nafs and One's Evolving Spiritually
,Mathnavi and Narrative Therapy Approach.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Students understand spiritual counseling in the context of multicultural counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
2. Students describe the basic concepts and principles of spiritual counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
3. Students are aware of the distinction between spiritual counseling and religious counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
4. Students are sensitive to the role of spirituality in human life.
10, 16, 9
A, E
5. Students develop / show sensitivity to the spiritual needs of the clients.
10, 16, 9
A, E
6. Students explain their knowledge about intervention methods based on spiritual counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
7. Students are aware of the multidisciplinary and contextual foundations of spiritual counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
8. Students compare counseling theories with spiritual counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
9. Students are aware of ethical issues related to spiritual counseling.
Far Eastern Spiritual Approaches - Tibetan Book of the Dead
Video: Tibetan Book of the Dead
3
History and Development of Spiritual Counseling
Course Reading
4
Traditional Approaches in Spiritual Counseling
Course Reading
5
Psychoanalysis and the Medical Model - Who is Sigmund Freud? (with audio-video)
Course Reading
6
Cognitive Approaches and Belief Systems
Course Reading
7
Carl Gustav Jung and Understanding the Unconscious
Video: Carl Jung
8
Emprical Method and Spiritual Counseling
Course Reading
9
Modern Science and "Religion"
Course Reading
10
General Introduction to Nafs Psychology
Video: "Düşe Kalka Yürümek"
11
Basic Methods in Spiritual Counseling
Course Reading
12
Relationship Categories in Spiritual Counseling
Course Reading
13
Stages of Nafs and One's Evolving Spiritually
Course Reading
14
Mathnavi and Narrative Therapy Approach
Course Reading
Resources
Merter, M. (2013). Dokuz Yüz Katlı İnsan. Kaknüs Yayınevi: İstanbul
Demirci, S. (2020). Mesnevi ile Öyküsel Terapi.
Kitap Önerisi: Turgay ŞİRİN (2013). Bilişsel Davranişçi Psikoterapi Yaklaşimiyla Bütünleştirilmiş Dini Danişmanlik Modeli. Doktora Tezi
Tibet'in Ölüler Kitabı - Bardo Thödöl
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
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
2
28
56
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
1
2
2
General Exam
1
2
2
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
60
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(60/30)
2
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
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
2
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Nadire Gülçin YILDIZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Nadire Gülçin YILDIZ
Assistant(s)
Aim
In this course, it is aimed that students develop an alternative counseling approach and gain knowledge about basic Spiritual Counseling issues on the axis of the topics given in the course schedule. Basic concepts and principles of spiritual counseling; spirituality, morality, counseling and psychotherapy; spiritual counseling in the context of multicultural counseling, universal values of religion and spirituality; faith, morality and identity development; religious (theological), philosophical, sociological and psychological foundations of spiritual counseling; helping relationships in monotheistic religions and eastern religions; mourning, emotional regulation, mindfulness, well-being, altruism, forgiveness, resilience, authenticity; spiritual measurement and so on. concepts; ethical issues in spiritual counseling are within the scope of this course.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction,Far Eastern Spiritual Approaches - Tibetan Book of the Dead,History and Development of Spiritual Counseling,Traditional Approaches in Spiritual Counseling,Psychoanalysis and the Medical Model - Who is Sigmund Freud? (with audio-video),Cognitive Approaches and Belief Systems,Carl Gustav Jung and Understanding the Unconscious,Emprical Method and Spiritual Counseling,Modern Science and "Religion",General Introduction to Nafs Psychology
,Basic Methods in Spiritual Counseling,Relationship Categories in Spiritual Counseling,Stages of Nafs and One's Evolving Spiritually
,Mathnavi and Narrative Therapy Approach.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Students understand spiritual counseling in the context of multicultural counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
2. Students describe the basic concepts and principles of spiritual counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
3. Students are aware of the distinction between spiritual counseling and religious counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
4. Students are sensitive to the role of spirituality in human life.
10, 16, 9
A, E
5. Students develop / show sensitivity to the spiritual needs of the clients.
10, 16, 9
A, E
6. Students explain their knowledge about intervention methods based on spiritual counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
7. Students are aware of the multidisciplinary and contextual foundations of spiritual counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
8. Students compare counseling theories with spiritual counseling.
10, 16, 9
A, E
9. Students are aware of ethical issues related to spiritual counseling.
Far Eastern Spiritual Approaches - Tibetan Book of the Dead
Video: Tibetan Book of the Dead
3
History and Development of Spiritual Counseling
Course Reading
4
Traditional Approaches in Spiritual Counseling
Course Reading
5
Psychoanalysis and the Medical Model - Who is Sigmund Freud? (with audio-video)
Course Reading
6
Cognitive Approaches and Belief Systems
Course Reading
7
Carl Gustav Jung and Understanding the Unconscious
Video: Carl Jung
8
Emprical Method and Spiritual Counseling
Course Reading
9
Modern Science and "Religion"
Course Reading
10
General Introduction to Nafs Psychology
Video: "Düşe Kalka Yürümek"
11
Basic Methods in Spiritual Counseling
Course Reading
12
Relationship Categories in Spiritual Counseling
Course Reading
13
Stages of Nafs and One's Evolving Spiritually
Course Reading
14
Mathnavi and Narrative Therapy Approach
Course Reading
Resources
Merter, M. (2013). Dokuz Yüz Katlı İnsan. Kaknüs Yayınevi: İstanbul
Demirci, S. (2020). Mesnevi ile Öyküsel Terapi.
Kitap Önerisi: Turgay ŞİRİN (2013). Bilişsel Davranişçi Psikoterapi Yaklaşimiyla Bütünleştirilmiş Dini Danişmanlik Modeli. Doktora Tezi
Tibet'in Ölüler Kitabı - Bardo Thödöl
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.
