Master of Arts in Psychology with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSİ647

Course Name:

Play Therapy

Course Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	8

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ARİF HALDUN SOYGÜR

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In this course, while gaining competence in the field of child development, it is aimed to provide information about play and play therapies, and to arouse curiosity for further training on play therapy.
Course Content:	In this course; With different theoretical approaches and current developments in the field of play therapy, play therapy will continue to be used in children who have problems with grief and trauma, childhood fears, hyperactivity and behavior problems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To know the types of games and to be able to explain them according to their developmental periods.
2) Gaining knowledge about play therapy theories and the latest developments in the field
3) To learn the definition of play therapy and studies on play therapy
4) To learn the rules that the child and her parents should follow in the play therapy process
5) To be able to describe the definition of child-centered play therapy and the content of the theory
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Recognize the different stages in play therapy, toy choices and usage patterns at a basic level.
2) To be able to plan play therapy in accordance with the child's developmental level and needs
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	What is the game? What is play therapy?	Lecturer's presentation and notes
2)	General introduction to the use of play for evaluation and therapeutic purposes. Game room, tools and equipment.	Lecturer's presentation and notes
3)	directed and undirected game variants	Oyun Terapisi, Ch.1 ; Oyun ve Gerçeklik, Ch.4
4)	Recent advances in play therapy	Lecturer's presentation and notes
5)	Psychodynamic Play Therapy	Oyun Terapisi, Ch.5
6)	Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy	Oyun Terapisi, Ch.6
7)	Different Play Therapy Approaches	Lecturer's presentation and notes
8)	MIDTERM	NONE
9)	Studying trauma in play therapy	Oyun Terapisi, Ch.25
9)	Studying trauma in play therapy	Oyun Terapisi, Ch.25
10)	Play-based group therapy for sexually abused children	Lecturer's presentation and notes
11)	Play-based group therapy for children with social skills deficiency	Lecturer's presentation and notes
12)	Basic Principles and Practices of Non-directed Play Therapy	Lecturer's presentation and notes
13)	Basic Principles and Practices of Non-directed Play Therapy	Lecturer's presentation and notes
14)	FINAL	NONE

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Landereth, G.L. (2002). Play Therapy. The Art of the Relationship. New York: Bunner-Routledge East Sussex. Axline, V.M. (1989). Play therapy (New Edition), Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Axline, V.M. (1990) Dibs in Search of Self: Personality Development in Play Therapy (New Edition), London:Penguin Books
References:	Landereth, G.L. (2002). Play Therapy. The Art of the Relationship. New York: Bunner-Routledge East Sussex. Axline, V.M. (1989). Play therapy (New Edition), Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Axline, V.M. (1990) Dibs in Search of Self: Personality Development in Play Therapy (New Edition), London:Penguin Books

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	6	5	7
Program Outcomes
1) Students who successfully complete the Psychology programme have theoretical knowledge which they also apply in clinical settings under supervision.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Students who successfully complete the Psychology programme have theoretical knowledge which they also apply in clinical settings under supervision.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	16	224
Application	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			228