Information Package / Course Catalogue
PCG 334 Psychological Counseling with Children and Adolescents
MEF University
Degree Programs
Guidance and Psychological Counseling
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

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
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 132 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites PCG 214 - Developmental Psychology II
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 Competences

Upon 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) 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 HW
2) Knowledge that will enable students to develop the skills to cope with problems they encounter in the school environment. H Exam
3) Basic knowledge about developmental processes from early childhood to adulthood and the characteristics and issues unique to each stage. H HW
4) Knowledge about the tools used in school counseling services and being equipped to develop relevant programs. H Exam
5) Competence in vocational guidance and counseling practices. N
6) Understanding of human relations and interaction. H HW
7) Knowledge, experience and skills in scientific methods in order to conduct research studies in behavioral sciences. S HW
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. S Exam
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. S HW
10) Knowledge about past and present regulations and legislations regarding professional applications of the field and being equipped to contribute to its further development. N
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. N
12) A sense of professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of national and universal sensitivity expressed in the Basic Law of National Education. S 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

Course Contents

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 ReadingsRequired 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 MethodsFlipped learning, face-to-face meetings
Homework and ProjectsApplication with a child as homework (25%) Movie film reflection as homework (25%) Final Exam (50%)
Laboratory Work-
Computer Use-
Other Activities-
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Application 1 % 25
Homework Assignments 1 % 25
Final Examination 1 % 50
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration karabulutd@mef.edu.tr
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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 3 2 98
Homework Assignments 2 15 2 34
Final Examination 1 0 0
Total Workload 132
Total Workload/25 5.3
ECTS 5