The aim of this course is to help students begin to acquire greater understanding on traditional counseling theories and assist them develop a counseling style tailored to their own personality / communication style.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Counseling Theories,The Counselor’s Values and Counseling Process,Main Charecteristics of an Effective Counselor,Multicultural Counseling,Ethical Principles and Major Ethical Issues in Counseling,Psychoanalitic Therapy,Adlerian Therapy Approach,Jungian Therapy Approach,Person-centered Therapy Approach,Gestalt Therapy Approach,Behavioral Therapy Approach,Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy,General Overview,Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
In this context, students demonstrate the ability to use theories that are appropriate to the client's situation and effective against their problems.
10, 15, 16, 37, 9
A, E, F
Understand how to develop a therapeutic relationship with clients in psychological counseling.
10, 15, 16, 37, 4, 9
A, E, F
Interpret skills in establishing appropriate counseling goals and using effective intervention strategies.
10, 15, 16, 37, 4, 9
A, E, F
They express their ability to manage the psychological counseling process and evaluate possible outcomes.
10, 15, 16, 37, 9
A, E, F
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Counseling Theories
Chapter Readings
2
The Counselor’s Values and Counseling Process
Chapter Readings
3
Main Charecteristics of an Effective Counselor
Chapter Readings
4
Multicultural Counseling
Chapter Readings
5
Ethical Principles and Major Ethical Issues in Counseling
Chapter Readings
6
Psychoanalitic Therapy
Chapter Readings
7
Adlerian Therapy Approach
Chapter Readings
8
Jungian Therapy Approach
Chapter Readings
9
Person-centered Therapy Approach
Chapter Readings
10
Gestalt Therapy Approach
Chapter Readings
11
Behavioral Therapy Approach
Chapter Readings
12
Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy
Chapter Readings
13
General Overview
Chapter Readings
14
Overview
Chapter Readings
Resources
Corey, G. (2012). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy (9th Ed.). Brooks/Cole Publishing Company: ITP.
American School Counselor Association. (2016). Ethical standards for school counselors. Alexandria, VA: Author.
Türk Psikologlar Derneği. (2004). Türk Psikologlar Derneği etik yönetmeliği. https://www.psikolog.org.tr/turkey-code-tr.pdf adresinden erişildi.
Türk Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Derneği. (2011). Psikolojik danışma ve rehberlik alanında çalışanlar için etik kurallar. http://pdr.org.tr/userfiles/file/etik.pdf adresinden erişildi.
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
COUNSELING THEORIES
-
Fall 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
The aim of this course is to help students begin to acquire greater understanding on traditional counseling theories and assist them develop a counseling style tailored to their own personality / communication style.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Counseling Theories,The Counselor’s Values and Counseling Process,Main Charecteristics of an Effective Counselor,Multicultural Counseling,Ethical Principles and Major Ethical Issues in Counseling,Psychoanalitic Therapy,Adlerian Therapy Approach,Jungian Therapy Approach,Person-centered Therapy Approach,Gestalt Therapy Approach,Behavioral Therapy Approach,Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy,General Overview,Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
In this context, students demonstrate the ability to use theories that are appropriate to the client's situation and effective against their problems.
10, 15, 16, 37, 9
A, E, F
Understand how to develop a therapeutic relationship with clients in psychological counseling.
10, 15, 16, 37, 4, 9
A, E, F
Interpret skills in establishing appropriate counseling goals and using effective intervention strategies.
10, 15, 16, 37, 4, 9
A, E, F
They express their ability to manage the psychological counseling process and evaluate possible outcomes.
10, 15, 16, 37, 9
A, E, F
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Counseling Theories
Chapter Readings
2
The Counselor’s Values and Counseling Process
Chapter Readings
3
Main Charecteristics of an Effective Counselor
Chapter Readings
4
Multicultural Counseling
Chapter Readings
5
Ethical Principles and Major Ethical Issues in Counseling
Chapter Readings
6
Psychoanalitic Therapy
Chapter Readings
7
Adlerian Therapy Approach
Chapter Readings
8
Jungian Therapy Approach
Chapter Readings
9
Person-centered Therapy Approach
Chapter Readings
10
Gestalt Therapy Approach
Chapter Readings
11
Behavioral Therapy Approach
Chapter Readings
12
Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy
Chapter Readings
13
General Overview
Chapter Readings
14
Overview
Chapter Readings
Resources
Corey, G. (2012). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy (9th Ed.). Brooks/Cole Publishing Company: ITP.
American School Counselor Association. (2016). Ethical standards for school counselors. Alexandria, VA: Author.
Türk Psikologlar Derneği. (2004). Türk Psikologlar Derneği etik yönetmeliği. https://www.psikolog.org.tr/turkey-code-tr.pdf adresinden erişildi.
Türk Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Derneği. (2011). Psikolojik danışma ve rehberlik alanında çalışanlar için etik kurallar. http://pdr.org.tr/userfiles/file/etik.pdf adresinden erişildi.
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.
