| FAMILY COUNSELING (TURKISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ALD5005 | Family Counseling | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ARZU BUYRUK GENÇ |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. ÖZLEM KARAIRMAK TEKDURMAZ Prof. Dr. İSHAK AYDEMİR |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| Course Objectives: | Within the scope of family counseling course, concepts such as family concept, family cycle, healthy and unhealthy communication within the family, couple relationships, family attitudes and behaviors towards traumatic issues such as divorce-separation will be discussed. The aim of this course is to teach the theoretical foundations of family counselling, basic concepts of family structure and functioning, healthy and unhealthy family dynamics, couple relationships, how to support the family in the counselling process in divorce and traumatic life events. In addition, it is aimed that students learn the techniques and methods used in the family counselling process and develop case-based assessment skills. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Explains the definition and basic principles of le counselling. Compares family systems theory and other family theories. Defines and interprets the phases of the family life cycle. Analyses healthy and unhealthy family functioning patterns. Evaluates the forms of communication within the family. Handles the problems in couple relationships in the context of counselling. Explains the effects of traumatic processes such as divorce and separation on family members. Develops the ability to provide psychological support to the family in times of crisis. Creates intervention plans in accordance with ethical principles in family counselling. |
| -Case Study -Technology Assisted Learning -Reading -Simulation -Individual Work -Cooperative Learning |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Family Counseling | |
| 2) | Family Systems Theory | |
| 3) | Family Life Cycle and Developmental Tasks | |
| 4) | Marriage and Couple Relationships | |
| 5) | Communication and Interaction Dynamics | |
| 6) | Theoretical Approaches in Family Counseling | |
| 7) | Crisis in the Family and Intervention Strategies | |
| 8) | Divorce and Family Restructuring | |
| 9) | Family Counseling with Children and Adolescents | |
| 10) | Cultural and Social Factors Affecting the Family | |
| 11) | Assessment and Observation Techniques in Family Counseling | |
| 12) | Intervention Processes in Family Counseling | |
| 13) | Case Studies and Role-Playing | |
| 14) | General Evaluation and Feedback |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Goldenberg, H., & Goldenberg, I. (2013). Family therapy: An overview (8th ed.). Cengage Learning. Nichols, M. P. (2020). The essentials of family therapy (7th ed.). Pearson. Gladding, S. T. (2019). Counseling: A comprehensive profession (8th ed.). Pearson. Satir, V. (2001). İnsan olmak (A. Timurtaş, Çev.). Beyaz Yayınları. (Orijinal eser 1972’de yayımlanmıştır.) Canel, A. N. (Ed.). (2020). Aile danışmanlığı: Kuramlar ve uygulamalar (1. bs.). Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. |
| References: | Goldenberg, H., & Goldenberg, I. (2013). Family therapy: An overview (8th ed.). Cengage Learning. Nichols, M. P. (2020). The essentials of family therapy (7th ed.). Pearson. Gladding, S. T. (2019). Counseling: A comprehensive profession (8th ed.). Pearson. Satir, V. (2001). İnsan olmak (A. Timurtaş, Çev.). Beyaz Yayınları. (Orijinal eser 1972’de yayımlanmıştır.) Canel, A. N. (Ed.). (2020). Aile danışmanlığı: Kuramlar ve uygulamalar (1. bs.). Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 30 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Using the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of family counseling, interpret and evaluate the data put forward scientifically, identify, analyze and synthesize the problems of the field, develop solutions in line with professional and ethical values, share information and participate in teamwork. | 5 |
| 2) | Uses all kinds of information and technologies related to the field of family counseling. | 4 |
| 3) | Has the knowledge of reaching scientific knowledge and findings, results, following, evaluating and applying current literature in the field of family counseling. | 2 |
| 4) | Using the knowledge, skills and experience gained in the field of family counseling, the individual makes the necessary training focused on solutions to the problems that occur in the family and society. | 5 |
| 5) | As a family counselor, he/she plans and manages activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project and monitors and evaluates the process. | 4 |
| 6) | Develops a counseling approach that is in accordance with ethical principles and has a high cultural sensitivity. | 5 |
| 7) | Evaluates individual, couple and family problems with a multidimensional approach. | 5 |
| 8) | Uses related measurement and evaluation tools effectively in the process of family counseling. | 3 |
| 9) | Develops the ability to assess and intervene in structural elements such as communication, roles and boundaries within the family. | 5 |
| 10) | To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and intricate problems encountered and unforeseen in practices related to the field of family counseling. | 3 |
| 11) | Demonstrates competence in research, data analysis and scientific reporting in the field of family counseling. | 2 |