| 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 | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom,Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| 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 |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | none | ||||
| Co-requisites | 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 Description in Turkish | Bu ders, danışmanların terapi sağlarken kullandıkları temel ilke ve tekniklere bir giriş sağlar. Danışanlarla etkili bir terapötik ilişki kurmak için gerekli olan temel becerileri tanıtma ve uygulamaya başlama fırsatı sunacaktır. Buna ek olarak, kurs ayrıca profesyonel kimlik gelişimi ile ilgili konuları araştıracak ve genişletecektir. Dönem boyunca okumalar, sınıf tartışmaları ve alıştırmalar ile video ve okumalar gibi görsel materyaller sunulacaktır. Öğrenciler ayrıca sınıfta canlı olarak ilgili becerileri canlandırma ve uygulama fırsatına sahip olacaklar. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon 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) 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 | ZÜMRA ATALAY , March 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | ZÜMRA ATALAY |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. VINCENT HENRY SIENKIEWICZ |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to course and syllabus review |
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| 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 |
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| Course Administration |
sienkiewiczv@mef.edu.tr . Vincent Sienkiewicz, PsyD |
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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 | 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 | ||||||