| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Education | ||||
| Course Code | PCG 334 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Psychological Counseling with Children and Adolescents | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Çocuklar ve Ergenlerle Psikolojik Danışmanlık | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 132 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
PCG 214 - Developmental Psychology II |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only undergraduate students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn principles and practices of the psychological counseling process, methods for preparing therapeutic interventions, apply empirical counseling methods for common emotional problems among children and adolescents and their families. | ||||
| Course Description | This course focuses on the psychological counseling process with emphasis on developmental needs of children and adolescents and prepares counselors to apply specific therapeutic interventions for common emotional and behavioral issues that designed for both school and non-school settings. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | ürecine odaklanır ve danışmanları hem okul hem de okul dışı ortamlar için tasarlanmış yaygın duygusal ve davranışsal sorunlara yönelik terapötik müdahaleler uygulamaya hazırlar. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand and explain theoretical approaches and counseling techniques for children and adolescents and their parents or caregivers 2) understand the prominent problem of children and adolescents and plan counseling interventions for them and their families in school and non-school settings 3) analyze the developmental stages of children and adolescents how these stages impact the counseling process while working with them and with their parents 4) understand the importance of school counsellors to assess, plan counseling interventions, support and prevent mental health problems. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | DENİZ HAZAL KARABULUT ÖZAY , August 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | MUSTAFA ÖZCAN |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. DENİZ HAZAL KARABULUT ÖZAY |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Course Overview and Syllabus |
| 2) | Introduction to Counseling Process with Children and Adolescents |
| 3) | Counseling Theories I – Child Centered Play Therapy |
| 4) | Counseling Theories II – Filial Therapy and Parent Training |
| 5) | Counseling Theories III – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
| 6) | Counseling Theories IV – Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 7) | Counseling Theories V – Solution Focused Therapy |
| 8) | Counseling in Group Settings |
| 9) | Special Topic I – Emotions, Emotion Regulation: Fear, Anxiety & Anger |
| 10) | Special Topic II – Grief |
| 11) | Special Topic III – Divorce |
| 12) | Special Topic IV – New Sibling, Sibling Rivalry |
| 13) | General Review |
| 14) | General Review |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Required Texts: Prout, H. T., & Fedewa, A. L. (2015). Counseling and psychotherapy with children and adolescents: Theory and practice for school and clinical settings., 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons Inc. Bratton, S. C., Ray, D., Rhine, T., & Jones, L. (2005). The efficacy of play therapy with children: A meta-analytic review of treatment outcomes. Professional psychology: research and practice, 36(4), 376. Recommended Texts: Henderson, D. A., & Thompson, C. L. (2015). Counseling Children (9thed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. Axline, V. M. (1969). Dibs: In search of self (Vol.6109). Mansion | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped learning, face-to-face meetings | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Application with a child as homework (25%) Movie film reflection as homework (25%) Final Exam (50%) | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | - | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
karabulutd@mef.edu.tr - |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 15 | 2 | 34 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total Workload | 132 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.3 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||