Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPLES and TECHNIQUES of PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING | PCG3116446 | 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 | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Asude ÖZDEMİR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Asude ÖZDEMİR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to enable students to gain competence in counselling skills that enable them to develop a therapeutic relationship, formulate appropriate counselling goals, use intervention strategies and successfully end the session. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction /Review of Syllabus,What is Counseling? /Setting in Which Counselors Work/ Counselor Qualities and Skills,Therapeutic Relationship/Therapeutic Conditions (Empathy, Acceptance, Positive Regard, Authenticity, Congruence),Therapeutic Process (Establishing the Relationship, Assessment, Treatment Planning),Therapeutic Process (Intervention, Evaluation, Termination),Therapeutic Alliance/Microskills (Attending, Listening, Silence),Micro skills (Restatement, Reflection, Summarizing, Probing),Assessing Key Components of Clients' Issues,Goal Setting (Process and Outcome Goals),Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Emotions),Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Behaviors),Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Cognitions),Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Narratives),Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Systemic Perspective). |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 4.4.Students compare cognitive, affective and behavioural based techniques. | 10, 13, 16, 19 | A, E |
| 1. 1. Students explain the principles of psychological counselling. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Students define counselling skills. | 19, 9 | A, E |
| 3. 3. Students will understand how interventions based on individual, relational and systemic perspectives are made. | 10, 13, 16, 18, 9 | A, E |
| 5. 5. Students integrate the techniques learnt in this course into their professional lives. | 10, 16, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction /Review of Syllabus | Introduction of the Course |
| 2 | What is Counseling? /Setting in Which Counselors Work/ Counselor Qualities and Skills | Course Reading |
| 3 | Therapeutic Relationship/Therapeutic Conditions (Empathy, Acceptance, Positive Regard, Authenticity, Congruence) | Course Reading |
| 4 | Therapeutic Process (Establishing the Relationship, Assessment, Treatment Planning) | Course Reading |
| 5 | Therapeutic Process (Intervention, Evaluation, Termination) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 6 | Therapeutic Alliance/Microskills (Attending, Listening, Silence) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 7 | Micro skills (Restatement, Reflection, Summarizing, Probing) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 8 | Assessing Key Components of Clients' Issues | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 9 | Goal Setting (Process and Outcome Goals) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 10 | Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Emotions) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 11 | Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Behaviors) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 12 | Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Cognitions) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 13 | Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Narratives) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 14 | Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Systemic Perspective) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| Resources |
| 1. Cormier, S. (2016). Counseling strategies and interventions for professional helpers. (9th Edition). Pearson Education Inc. |
| Sommers Flanagan, J., & Sommers Flanagan, R. (2018). Counseling and Pyschotherapy Theories. Skills, Strategies and Techniques. Third Edition John Wiley & Sons. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates theoretical knowledge regarding individuals’ developmental characteristics, learning processes, and behavioral patterns. | X | |||||
| 3 | Relates the concepts and principles of educational foundations to learning, teaching, and assessment processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Explains in depth the theories, principles, and techniques within the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 5 | Applies appropriate psychological counseling techniques to support the well-being of individuals and groups in line with relevant theories and research. | X | |||||
| 6 | Uses instructional and assessment methods, techniques, and tools appropriately in accordance with their intended purposes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively employs scientific research methods and ethical principles in identifying and addressing field-specific problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | Designs comprehensive, developmental, and preventive guidance and psycho-educational programs. | X | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and standards in Guidance and Psychological Counseling processes. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes supervision processes in psychological counseling practices and conducts consultation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates development, learning, personality, and career theories within the context of factors influencing individual behavior. | X | |||||
| 12 | Demonstrates professional practices from an interdisciplinary and intercultural holistic perspective. | X | |||||
| 13 | Integrates critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills with professional values such as empathy, leadership, communication, and responsibility, and demonstrates these competencies in personal, social, and professional contexts. | X | |||||
| 14 | Follows current developments in the field in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses digital technologies in face-to-face and online environments in accordance with the needs of learners and clients. | X | |||||
| 16 | Independently plans and conducts theoretical and applied studies related to the field. | 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 | 14 | 28 | |||
| 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 | 7 | 3 | 21 | |||
| General Exam | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 77 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(77/30) | 3 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPLES and TECHNIQUES of PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING | PCG3116446 | 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 | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Asude ÖZDEMİR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Asude ÖZDEMİR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to enable students to gain competence in counselling skills that enable them to develop a therapeutic relationship, formulate appropriate counselling goals, use intervention strategies and successfully end the session. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction /Review of Syllabus,What is Counseling? /Setting in Which Counselors Work/ Counselor Qualities and Skills,Therapeutic Relationship/Therapeutic Conditions (Empathy, Acceptance, Positive Regard, Authenticity, Congruence),Therapeutic Process (Establishing the Relationship, Assessment, Treatment Planning),Therapeutic Process (Intervention, Evaluation, Termination),Therapeutic Alliance/Microskills (Attending, Listening, Silence),Micro skills (Restatement, Reflection, Summarizing, Probing),Assessing Key Components of Clients' Issues,Goal Setting (Process and Outcome Goals),Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Emotions),Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Behaviors),Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Cognitions),Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Narratives),Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Systemic Perspective). |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 4.4.Students compare cognitive, affective and behavioural based techniques. | 10, 13, 16, 19 | A, E |
| 1. 1. Students explain the principles of psychological counselling. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Students define counselling skills. | 19, 9 | A, E |
| 3. 3. Students will understand how interventions based on individual, relational and systemic perspectives are made. | 10, 13, 16, 18, 9 | A, E |
| 5. 5. Students integrate the techniques learnt in this course into their professional lives. | 10, 16, 18, 19, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction /Review of Syllabus | Introduction of the Course |
| 2 | What is Counseling? /Setting in Which Counselors Work/ Counselor Qualities and Skills | Course Reading |
| 3 | Therapeutic Relationship/Therapeutic Conditions (Empathy, Acceptance, Positive Regard, Authenticity, Congruence) | Course Reading |
| 4 | Therapeutic Process (Establishing the Relationship, Assessment, Treatment Planning) | Course Reading |
| 5 | Therapeutic Process (Intervention, Evaluation, Termination) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 6 | Therapeutic Alliance/Microskills (Attending, Listening, Silence) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 7 | Micro skills (Restatement, Reflection, Summarizing, Probing) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 8 | Assessing Key Components of Clients' Issues | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 9 | Goal Setting (Process and Outcome Goals) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 10 | Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Emotions) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 11 | Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Behaviors) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 12 | Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Cognitions) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 13 | Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Narratives) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| 14 | Counseling Techniques and Interventions (Working with Systemic Perspective) | Course Reading and Excercise |
| Resources |
| 1. Cormier, S. (2016). Counseling strategies and interventions for professional helpers. (9th Edition). Pearson Education Inc. |
| Sommers Flanagan, J., & Sommers Flanagan, R. (2018). Counseling and Pyschotherapy Theories. Skills, Strategies and Techniques. Third Edition John Wiley & Sons. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates theoretical knowledge regarding individuals’ developmental characteristics, learning processes, and behavioral patterns. | X | |||||
| 3 | Relates the concepts and principles of educational foundations to learning, teaching, and assessment processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Explains in depth the theories, principles, and techniques within the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 5 | Applies appropriate psychological counseling techniques to support the well-being of individuals and groups in line with relevant theories and research. | X | |||||
| 6 | Uses instructional and assessment methods, techniques, and tools appropriately in accordance with their intended purposes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively employs scientific research methods and ethical principles in identifying and addressing field-specific problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | Designs comprehensive, developmental, and preventive guidance and psycho-educational programs. | X | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and standards in Guidance and Psychological Counseling processes. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes supervision processes in psychological counseling practices and conducts consultation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates development, learning, personality, and career theories within the context of factors influencing individual behavior. | X | |||||
| 12 | Demonstrates professional practices from an interdisciplinary and intercultural holistic perspective. | X | |||||
| 13 | Integrates critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills with professional values such as empathy, leadership, communication, and responsibility, and demonstrates these competencies in personal, social, and professional contexts. | X | |||||
| 14 | Follows current developments in the field in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses digital technologies in face-to-face and online environments in accordance with the needs of learners and clients. | X | |||||
| 16 | Independently plans and conducts theoretical and applied studies related to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |