This course aims to address the impact and treatment of interpersonal trauma, developmental trauma and complex trauma on individuals and communities. The course will cover the evolution of trauma therapy from early psychoanalytic approaches to modern methods such as CBT-based trauma interventions and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Course Content
This course contains; Definition of Trauma,History of Trauma Theory,Cognitive-Behavioral Theory in trauma counseling,Cognitive-Behavioral Theory,Psychoanalytic Theory in trauma counseling,Psychoanalytic Theory in trauma counseling,ACT made easy introduction,Mid-term, The Many Masks of Trauma. An ACT Model of Trauma,The physiology of trauma,Setting Up Sessions,Action and choice ,Beginning Therapy,Dropping Anchor: The Basics,Flexible Sessions.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Describe traumatic events and victim populations.
10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9
A, D, E
Discuss the impact of trauma-causing events on people.
10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9
A, D, E
Comprehends the roles and responsibilities of counselors in trauma intervention.
10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 5, 9
A, D, E
Learn how to work with clients who have experienced trauma using the ACT approach.
10, 12, 13, 14, 19, 9
A, E
Define trauma and its impact on psychological and physiological functioning
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Definition of Trauma
2
History of Trauma Theory
Shoshana Ringel and Jerrold R. Brandell Ch. 1
3
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory in trauma counseling
Shoshana Ringel and Jerrold R. Brandell Ch 2
4
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory
Shoshana Ringel and Jerrold R. Brandell Ch. 2
5
Psychoanalytic Theory in trauma counseling
Jerrold R. Brandell. Shoshana Ringel and Jerrold R. Brandell Ch.3
6
Psychoanalytic Theory in trauma counseling
Jerrold R. Brandell. Shoshana Ringel and Jerrold R. Brandell Ch.3
7
ACT made easy introduction
Russ Harris
8
Mid-term
9
The Many Masks of Trauma. An ACT Model of Trauma
Trauma-focused ACT : a practitioner’s guide (Ch1-2). Russ Harris
10
The physiology of trauma
Trauma-Focused ACT (Ch3). Russ Harris
11
Setting Up Sessions
Trauma-Focused ACT. Russ Harris
12
Action and choice
Trauma-Focused ACT (Ch.5-6). Russ Harris
13
Beginning Therapy
Trauma-Focused ACT (Ch.7). Russ Harris
14
Dropping Anchor: The Basics
Trauma-Focused ACT (Ch.8). Russ Harris
15
Flexible Sessions
Trauma-Focused ACT (Ch.9). Russ Harris
Resources
Ringel, S. & Brandell, J. R. (2012). Trauma : contemporary directions in theory, practice, and research. SAGE Publications, Inc.
Harris, R. (2021). Trauma‑Focused ACT: A Practitioner’s Guide to Working with Mind, Body & Emotion Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
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
6
12
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
2
4
8
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
4
4
General Exam
1
4
4
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
1
2
2
Total Workload(Hour)
30
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(30/30)
1
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
POST-TRAUMATIC COUNSELING
PCG4213238
Spring Semester
2+0
2
3
Course Program
Çarşamba 15:30-16:15
Çarşamba 16:30-17:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course aims to address the impact and treatment of interpersonal trauma, developmental trauma and complex trauma on individuals and communities. The course will cover the evolution of trauma therapy from early psychoanalytic approaches to modern methods such as CBT-based trauma interventions and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Course Content
This course contains; Definition of Trauma,History of Trauma Theory,Cognitive-Behavioral Theory in trauma counseling,Cognitive-Behavioral Theory,Psychoanalytic Theory in trauma counseling,Psychoanalytic Theory in trauma counseling,ACT made easy introduction,Mid-term, The Many Masks of Trauma. An ACT Model of Trauma,The physiology of trauma,Setting Up Sessions,Action and choice ,Beginning Therapy,Dropping Anchor: The Basics,Flexible Sessions.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Describe traumatic events and victim populations.
10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9
A, D, E
Discuss the impact of trauma-causing events on people.
10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9
A, D, E
Comprehends the roles and responsibilities of counselors in trauma intervention.
10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 5, 9
A, D, E
Learn how to work with clients who have experienced trauma using the ACT approach.
10, 12, 13, 14, 19, 9
A, E
Define trauma and its impact on psychological and physiological functioning
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Definition of Trauma
2
History of Trauma Theory
Shoshana Ringel and Jerrold R. Brandell Ch. 1
3
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory in trauma counseling
Shoshana Ringel and Jerrold R. Brandell Ch 2
4
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory
Shoshana Ringel and Jerrold R. Brandell Ch. 2
5
Psychoanalytic Theory in trauma counseling
Jerrold R. Brandell. Shoshana Ringel and Jerrold R. Brandell Ch.3
6
Psychoanalytic Theory in trauma counseling
Jerrold R. Brandell. Shoshana Ringel and Jerrold R. Brandell Ch.3
7
ACT made easy introduction
Russ Harris
8
Mid-term
9
The Many Masks of Trauma. An ACT Model of Trauma
Trauma-focused ACT : a practitioner’s guide (Ch1-2). Russ Harris
10
The physiology of trauma
Trauma-Focused ACT (Ch3). Russ Harris
11
Setting Up Sessions
Trauma-Focused ACT. Russ Harris
12
Action and choice
Trauma-Focused ACT (Ch.5-6). Russ Harris
13
Beginning Therapy
Trauma-Focused ACT (Ch.7). Russ Harris
14
Dropping Anchor: The Basics
Trauma-Focused ACT (Ch.8). Russ Harris
15
Flexible Sessions
Trauma-Focused ACT (Ch.9). Russ Harris
Resources
Ringel, S. & Brandell, J. R. (2012). Trauma : contemporary directions in theory, practice, and research. SAGE Publications, Inc.
Harris, R. (2021). Trauma‑Focused ACT: A Practitioner’s Guide to Working with Mind, Body & Emotion Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
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.
