RPDP311 Psychological Consultation Principles and TechniquesIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Psychologıcal Guidance and CounselingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Psychologıcal Guidance and Counseling
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: RPDP311
Course Name: Psychological Consultation Principles and Techniques
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYSEMİN DURAN
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. KÜBRA İPÇİ ÇELİK
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYSEMİN DURAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide the students with the ability to use basic psychological counseling skills by understanding the importance and function of basic and advanced psychological counseling skills.
Course Content: Counseling Profession: Characteristics of Psychological Counseling Process; Steps of Psychological Counseling Process; Psychological Counseling Skills: Cognitive Skills, Therapeutic Conditions, Therapeutic Techniques; Tips to Consider Mental Illness

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students explain the characteristics of the psychological counseling process.
2) Students explain their counseling skills.
3) Students apply therapeutic skills.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
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) Content and Scope of the Course ..
2) Counseling Profession ..
3) Characteristics of Psychological Counseling Process ..
4) Steps of Psychological Counseling Process ..
5) Steps of Psychological Counseling Process ..
6) Psychological Counseling Skills ..
7) Cognitive Skills ..
8) midterm exam ..
9) Therapeutic Techniques ...
10) Therapeutic Techniques ...
11) Therapeutic Techniques ..
12) Therapeutic Techniques ..
13) Problems and solutions in psychological counseling process ..
14) Tips to Consider Mental Illness ...
15) final exam ..

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Yüksel-Şahin, F. (2015). Psikolojik Danışmanlar İçin El Kitabı. Ankara: Nobel Yayın.
References: Yüksel-Şahin, F. (2015). Psikolojik Danışmanlar İçin El Kitabı. Ankara: Nobel Yayın.
Hackney, H.,Cormier, S. (2008). Psikolojik Danışma İlke ve Teknikleri: Psikolojik Yardım Süreci El Kitabı (Çev: T.Ergene, S. Aydemir Sevim ). Ankara: Mentis Yayıcılık.
Cormier,S. ve Hackney,H.(2009). Psikolojik Danışma Stratejiler ve Müdahaleler. (Çev. Ed: Süleyman Doğan ve Barış Yaka). Ankara: Pegem.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

3

Program Outcomes
1) P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field.
2) P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)
3) P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).
4) P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.
5) P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development.
6) P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures.
7) P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development.
8) P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling.
9) P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills.
10) P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches.
11) P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition.
12) P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field. 1
2) P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)
3) P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).
4) P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.
5) P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development. 3
6) P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures.
7) P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development. 3
8) P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling. 3
9) P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills. 4
10) P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches. 4
11) P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition. 3
12) P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes. 4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Group study and homework
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 13 2 26
Midterms 2 8 16
Final 1 8 8
Total Workload 78