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PSYCHOTHERAPY THEORY AND APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PSY443 PSYCHOTHERAPY THEORY AND APPLICATIONS 7 3 3 8

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. BÜLENT TANSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. HATİCE GÜNEŞ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the students with the competence to determine appropriate psychotherapy techniques for the categories of psychological and behavioural diagnosis. The competence to do psychotherapy with each technique is developed through the gamification of the technique. In this course, it is provided that the underlying theories of different psychotherapy techniques are comprehended.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as comprehension of the meaning and content of psychotherapy, examination of the importance and functionality of the individual in his/her life, informing about different psychotherapy approaches and techniques, gaining professional knowledge and experience by studying the psychotherapy process through sample cases, informing about the ethical codes of Psychotherapy.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the ethical codes in psychotherapy. (Bloom’s 4)
Compare various psychotherapy techniques and methods. (Bloom’s 5)
Consider the importance of the needs of clients in psychotherapy. (Bloom’s 5)
Discuss the relation between human needs and psychotherapy. (Bloom’s 2)
Evaluate the fundamentals composing psychotherapies. (Bloom’s 5)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading from the references Introduction, General Principles, Ethical and Legal Considerations Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
2 Reading from the references Mental Status Examination-1 Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
3 Reading from the references Mental Status Examination-2 Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
4 Reading from the references Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
5 Reading from the references Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
6 Reading from the references Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
7 Reading from the references Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading from the references Behavioral therapies Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
10 Reading from the references Cognitive therapies Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
11 Reading from the references Cognitive therapies Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
12 Reading from the references Psychodrama Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
13 Reading from the references Interpersonal Therapy-EMDR Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
14 Reading from the references Summary, Questions and Answers Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
15 Reading from the references Summary, Questions and Answers Lecture, questions, examples, discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Psikolojik Danışma ve rehberlik Alanında Çalışanlar İçin Etik Kurallar (2007).Türk Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Derneği Yayını .
WAMPOLD, B.E.(2010). The Basics of Psychotherapy : An Introduction to Theory and Practice. APA.
Psikanalize Giriş:1 Yanılgılar ve Düşler Üzerine, Sigmund Freud, Say Yayınları
Psikanalize Giriş:2 Nevrozlar, Sigmund Freud, Say Yayınları
Psikanalize Giriş:3 Yeni Araştırmalar ve Bulgular, Sigmund Freud, Say Yayınları
A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud
Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi: Temel İlkeler ve Uygulama, Hakan Türkçapar
Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond Third Edition, Judith S. Beck

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
4
2
Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
4
3
Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)
4
4
Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
4
2
Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
4
3
Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)
3
4
Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)
0
2
Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
4
2
Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
4
3
Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
1
4
Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
1
5
Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)
1
6
Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)
4
2
Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
3
2
Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
3
3
Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)
4
4
Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
4
2
Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
4
3
Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology
4
4
Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
0
2
Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
0
3
Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
1
4
Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
1
5
Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
4
6
Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 7 91
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 35 35
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 35 35
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 205
Total Workload of the Course Unit 205
Workload (h) / 25.5 8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0