The goal of this course is to teach students about school counselors’ role in recognizing and responding to the need for mental health services that foster social and emotional health and development for their students. School counselors advocate for the mental health needs of their students by offering guidance that enhances awareness of mental health, appraisal and advisement addressing academic, career and social/emotional development; short-term counseling interventions; and referrals to community resources for long-term support. School counselors are responsible to watch for the warning sign in students such as changes in school performance and attendance, mood swings, complaints of physical symptoms before or during school, increased disciplinary issues at school, problems at home related to family matters or with parents (divorce), witnessing or experiencing stress, trauma, substance abuse, exposure to poverty, domestic violence and dealing with mental health issues.
Course Content
This course contains; Orientation to the course,Students with ADHD and mental health in school,Gender issues and mental health in school,Foster care and student mental health,School climate and mental health in school,Poverty and mental health in school,Family issues and student mental health,Depression and mental health in school ,Stress management and mental health in school,Refugees and mental health in school,Discrimination and students’ mental health in school,Nutrition, behavioral health and mental health in school,Violence and exposure to violence and mental health in school,Addiction and student mental health in school,Students' disabilities and mental health in school
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Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
The goal of this course is to teach students about school counselors’ role in recognizing and responding to the need for mental health services that foster social and emotional health and development for their students.
Discrimination and students’ mental health in school
12
Nutrition, behavioral health and mental health in school
13
Violence and exposure to violence and mental health in school
14
Addiction and student mental health in school
15
Students' disabilities and mental health in school
Resources
Merrell, K. W. & Barbara A. Gueldner, B. A. (2010). Social and emotional learning in the classroom promoting mental health and academic success. The Guilford Press.
Raines, J. C. (Editor)(2019). Evidence-based practice in school mental health: Addressing DSM-5 disorders in schools (Second Edition). Oxford University Press.
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.
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
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.
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
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.
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
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
MENTAL HEALTH in SCHOOLS
-
Fall Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Nadire Gülçin YILDIZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Nadire Gülçin YILDIZ
Assistant(s)
Aim
The goal of this course is to teach students about school counselors’ role in recognizing and responding to the need for mental health services that foster social and emotional health and development for their students. School counselors advocate for the mental health needs of their students by offering guidance that enhances awareness of mental health, appraisal and advisement addressing academic, career and social/emotional development; short-term counseling interventions; and referrals to community resources for long-term support. School counselors are responsible to watch for the warning sign in students such as changes in school performance and attendance, mood swings, complaints of physical symptoms before or during school, increased disciplinary issues at school, problems at home related to family matters or with parents (divorce), witnessing or experiencing stress, trauma, substance abuse, exposure to poverty, domestic violence and dealing with mental health issues.
Course Content
This course contains; Orientation to the course,Students with ADHD and mental health in school,Gender issues and mental health in school,Foster care and student mental health,School climate and mental health in school,Poverty and mental health in school,Family issues and student mental health,Depression and mental health in school ,Stress management and mental health in school,Refugees and mental health in school,Discrimination and students’ mental health in school,Nutrition, behavioral health and mental health in school,Violence and exposure to violence and mental health in school,Addiction and student mental health in school,Students' disabilities and mental health in school
.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
The goal of this course is to teach students about school counselors’ role in recognizing and responding to the need for mental health services that foster social and emotional health and development for their students.
Discrimination and students’ mental health in school
12
Nutrition, behavioral health and mental health in school
13
Violence and exposure to violence and mental health in school
14
Addiction and student mental health in school
15
Students' disabilities and mental health in school
Resources
Merrell, K. W. & Barbara A. Gueldner, B. A. (2010). Social and emotional learning in the classroom promoting mental health and academic success. The Guilford Press.
Raines, J. C. (Editor)(2019). Evidence-based practice in school mental health: Addressing DSM-5 disorders in schools (Second Edition). Oxford University Press.
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.
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
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.
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
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.
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
