Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Education

Course Code

PCG 204

Course Title in English

Principles and Techniques of Psychological Counseling

Course Title in Turkish

Psikolojik Danışmanlık İlke ve Teknikleri

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Ters-yüz öğrenme,Lecture

Level of Course

Başlangıç

Semester

Spring

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation: 0

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Estimated Student Workload

158 hours per semester

Number of Credits

6 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

PCG 102 - Guidance and Psychological Counseling | PCG 106 - Guidance and Psychological Counseling

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

none

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To learn basic principles and techniques used by counselors when providing therapy.

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to basic principles and techniques used by counselors when providing therapy. It will serve an opportunity to be introduced to and begin to practice the basic skills necessary to build an effective therapeutic relationship with clients. In addition to this, the course will also explore and expand upon issues related to professional identity development. Readings, class discussions and exercises along with visual materials such videos and readings will be presented throughout the semester. Students will also have the opportunity to role-play and practice the relevant skills live in class.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) To understand basic principles and techniques used by counselors when providing therapy.
2) To develop knowledge regarding the way that counselors provide therapy.
3) To be able to develop and demonstrate a basic understanding of attending, listening, and action skills for use in the therapy room.
4) To develop knowledge of case conceptualization and goal setting while working with clients.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
1) Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help.
2) Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment.
3) Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage.
4) Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs.
5) Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices.
6) Understanding of human relations and interaction.
7) Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies.
9) Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
10) Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development.
11) Sensitivity for different cultures, values and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments.
12) A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	Scientific competence, knowledge, skills and effective teaching methods and strategies in order to provide psychological help.	H	Exam
2)	Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment.	H	Homework
3)	Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage.	H	Exam
4)	Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs.	S	Homework
5)	Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices.	S	Homework
6)	Understanding of human relations and interaction.	H	Homework
7)	Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences.	N
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accessing information, and monitoring developments in education, science, and technology. An ability to solve problems related to the field, continuously developing and renewing oneself, and having critical thinking and questioning skills. An ability to use information technologies.	H	Homework
9)	Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written Turkish; ability to use English at least in the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.	H	Derse Katılım
10)	Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development.	H	Homework
11)	Sensitivity for different cultures, values and democratic rights of individuals; the knowledge of national culture and history, and using that knowledge in increasing awareness and involvement in national and international social, cultural, artistic, and technological developments.	H	Exam
12)	A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education.	H	Homework

Prepared by and Date	ZÜMRA ATALAY , March 2024
Course Coordinator	ZÜMRA ATALAY
Semester	Spring
Name of Instructor	Asst. Prof. Dr. VINCENT HENRY SIENKIEWICZ

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction to course and syllabus review
1)
2)	The Helping Relationship
3)	Communication Patterns in the Helping Process
4)	Attending Skills
5)	Attending Skills Cont.
6)	Listening Skills
7)	Listening Skills 2
8)	Action Skills
9)	Action Skills 2
10)	Midterm
11)	Managing the Helping Session
12)	Conceptualizing Client Issues and Setting Change Goals
13)	Using Integrative Helping Strategies and Interventions
14)	Considerations and Challenges for Beginning Helpers + Course wrap up
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Textbook: Cormier, S. (2016). Counseling strategies and interventions for professional helpers (Global 9th ed.). Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.

Teaching Methods

Flipped learning

Homework and Projects

Midterm Exam (20%) Reflection Papers (20%) Dyad Role Plays (20%) Final Paper—Session Analysis (30%) Participation and Attendance (10%)

Laboratory Work

none

Computer Use

none

Other Activities

none

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	2	% 40
Midterm(s)	1	% 20
Paper Submission	1	% 30
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

sienkiewiczv@mef.edu.tr
.
Vincent Sienkiewicz, PsyD

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

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	5	1	112
Homework Assignments	1	8			8
Midterm(s)	2	8	2		20
Final Examination	1	16	2		18
Total Workload					158
Total Workload/25					6.3
ECTS					6