Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING SKILLS | PCG3216451 | Spring Semester | 2+2 | 3 | 5 |
| 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 purpose of this course is to provide continued acquisition of counseling skills. The course involves an in-depth analysis and demonstration of various facilitation techniques and skills for use with counseling clients. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introductions, Course Overview, Discussion of fears, concerns, questions about counseling and skills ,Empathy: Learning to hear and finding the words ,Introduction to the Basic Skills ,Process and communications skills Attending behavior; Open-ended and closed-ended questions,Process and communications skills: Reflecting, paraphrasing, summarizing. ,Process and communications skills: Differentiation between cognitive and affective messages; Self-disclosure, confrontation, Relationship Skills: Additive empathy; Positive regard; Genuineness; Concreteness,Personalization Skills: Self awareness; Boundary issues,Interpersonal skills: Developing a collaborative relationship; Identifying and responding to resistance,Interpersonal skills: Developing an internal focus with the client; Identifying and responding to conflicted emotions,Interpersonal skills: Conceptualizing client dynamics,Ethical Issues,Difficulties in counseling process,General Overview. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students understand how to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Students will develop appropriate counseling goals, identify intervention strategies, evaluate the outcome of counseling and successfully conclude counseling. | 14, 16, 18, 6, 9 | A |
| Students learn to maintain the therapeutic relationship and set professional boundaries. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Students learn to maintain the therapeutic relationship and set professional boundaries. | 11, 18, 6 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introductions, Course Overview, Discussion of fears, concerns, questions about counseling and skills | Course Reading |
| 2 | Empathy: Learning to hear and finding the words | Course Reading |
| 3 | Introduction to the Basic Skills | Course Reading |
| 4 | Process and communications skills Attending behavior; Open-ended and closed-ended questions | Course Reading |
| 5 | Process and communications skills: Reflecting, paraphrasing, summarizing. | Course Reading |
| 6 | Process and communications skills: Differentiation between cognitive and affective messages; Self-disclosure, confrontation | Course Reading |
| 7 | Relationship Skills: Additive empathy; Positive regard; Genuineness; Concreteness | Course Reading |
| 8 | Personalization Skills: Self awareness; Boundary issues | Course Reading |
| 9 | Interpersonal skills: Developing a collaborative relationship; Identifying and responding to resistance | Course Reading |
| 10 | Interpersonal skills: Developing an internal focus with the client; Identifying and responding to conflicted emotions | Course Reading |
| 11 | Interpersonal skills: Conceptualizing client dynamics | Course Reading |
| 12 | Ethical Issues | Course Reading |
| 13 | Difficulties in counseling process | Course Reading |
| 14 | General Overview |
| Resources |
| Cormier, S. (2015). Counseling Strategies and Interventions for Professional Helpers. Pearson Education Limited; 9th Edition |
| Martin, D. (2016). Counseling and therapy skills (4th ed.). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press. Cochran, J. L., & Cochran, N. H. (2006). The heart of counseling: A guide to developing therapeutic relationships. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole. |
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 | 1 | 28 | 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 | 1 | 40 | 40 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 40 | 40 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 108 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(108/30) | 4 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING SKILLS | PCG3216451 | Spring Semester | 2+2 | 3 | 5 |
| 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 purpose of this course is to provide continued acquisition of counseling skills. The course involves an in-depth analysis and demonstration of various facilitation techniques and skills for use with counseling clients. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introductions, Course Overview, Discussion of fears, concerns, questions about counseling and skills ,Empathy: Learning to hear and finding the words ,Introduction to the Basic Skills ,Process and communications skills Attending behavior; Open-ended and closed-ended questions,Process and communications skills: Reflecting, paraphrasing, summarizing. ,Process and communications skills: Differentiation between cognitive and affective messages; Self-disclosure, confrontation, Relationship Skills: Additive empathy; Positive regard; Genuineness; Concreteness,Personalization Skills: Self awareness; Boundary issues,Interpersonal skills: Developing a collaborative relationship; Identifying and responding to resistance,Interpersonal skills: Developing an internal focus with the client; Identifying and responding to conflicted emotions,Interpersonal skills: Conceptualizing client dynamics,Ethical Issues,Difficulties in counseling process,General Overview. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students understand how to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Students will develop appropriate counseling goals, identify intervention strategies, evaluate the outcome of counseling and successfully conclude counseling. | 14, 16, 18, 6, 9 | A |
| Students learn to maintain the therapeutic relationship and set professional boundaries. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Students learn to maintain the therapeutic relationship and set professional boundaries. | 11, 18, 6 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introductions, Course Overview, Discussion of fears, concerns, questions about counseling and skills | Course Reading |
| 2 | Empathy: Learning to hear and finding the words | Course Reading |
| 3 | Introduction to the Basic Skills | Course Reading |
| 4 | Process and communications skills Attending behavior; Open-ended and closed-ended questions | Course Reading |
| 5 | Process and communications skills: Reflecting, paraphrasing, summarizing. | Course Reading |
| 6 | Process and communications skills: Differentiation between cognitive and affective messages; Self-disclosure, confrontation | Course Reading |
| 7 | Relationship Skills: Additive empathy; Positive regard; Genuineness; Concreteness | Course Reading |
| 8 | Personalization Skills: Self awareness; Boundary issues | Course Reading |
| 9 | Interpersonal skills: Developing a collaborative relationship; Identifying and responding to resistance | Course Reading |
| 10 | Interpersonal skills: Developing an internal focus with the client; Identifying and responding to conflicted emotions | Course Reading |
| 11 | Interpersonal skills: Conceptualizing client dynamics | Course Reading |
| 12 | Ethical Issues | Course Reading |
| 13 | Difficulties in counseling process | Course Reading |
| 14 | General Overview |
| Resources |
| Cormier, S. (2015). Counseling Strategies and Interventions for Professional Helpers. Pearson Education Limited; 9th Edition |
| Martin, D. (2016). Counseling and therapy skills (4th ed.). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press. Cochran, J. L., & Cochran, N. H. (2006). The heart of counseling: A guide to developing therapeutic relationships. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole. |
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 | |