| 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 |
| ALD5002 | Health Counseling | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ARZU BUYRUK GENÇ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to provide Master's students with knowledge about health psychology. The aim of the course is to enable students to understand basic information about physical and mental health, to manage health-related counselling processes effectively, to provide support for individuals and families on chronic diseases, psychosocial health, health behaviours and coping with illness. It is aimed that the family counsellor cooperates with other professionals in the health system and handles the clients with a holistic approach. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Students who successfully complete this course; Explain the theoretical foundations of health counselling. Evaluates the individual according to the biopsychosocial health model. Analyses the effects of chronic diseases on the family. Recognise psychosomatic symptoms and develop appropriate counselling strategies. Evaluates health-related risky behaviours (substance use, unhealthy diet, etc.). Demonstrates effective counselling skills in stress, trauma and crisis situations. Interpret the effects of health literacy level on the counselling process. Defines ways of cooperation with the health system, institutions and health professionals. Applies supportive counselling approaches in the disease process in the family. Acts in accordance with ethical principles in health counselling. Evaluates the effects of cultural differences on health perception and counselling process. |
| Students who successfully complete this course; Definition and scope of health counselling Biopsychosocial model Psychological and cultural dimensions of health and illness concepts Chronic diseases and their psychological effects Psychosomatic symptoms Health behaviours and risk factors Coping with crisis and trauma Health systems and referral Health-based interviewing skills with the client and family Multidisciplinary cooperation Ethical principles and limits Health literacy and empowerment |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction: Definition, Objectives, and Scope of Health Counseling | |
| 2) | Biopsychosocial Model and Its Application in Counseling | |
| 3) | Concepts of Health and Illness: Psychological and Cultural Dimensions | |
| 4) | Chronic Illnesses: Psychological and Family Impacts | |
| 5) | Psychosomatic Symptoms and Counseling Approaches | |
| 6) | Health-Related Risk Behaviors: Assessment and Intervention | |
| 7) | Health Literacy and Empowerment of the Client | |
| 8) | Midterm Exam | |
| 9) | Health Counseling in Trauma and Crisis Situations | |
| 10) | Counseling Approaches in Family Illness Processes | |
| 11) | Multidisciplinary Approach: Collaboration with Health Professionals | |
| 12) | Health-Focused Interviewing Techniques in Counseling | |
| 13) | Ethical Issues and Boundaries in Health Counseling | |
| 14) | General Review |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1. Taylor, S. E. (2020). Sağlık psikolojisi (A. Ayçiçeği-Dinn, Ed., 4. Baskıdan çeviri). İmge Kitabevi Yayınları. (Orijinal eser 2018 yılında yayımlanmıştır.) 2. Ayan, S. (Ed.). (2022). Psikososyal sağlık: Kuram ve uygulama (1. bs.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. 3.Demirtaş-Madran, N. (Ed.). (2021). Psikolojik danışmada kuramlar ve uygulamalar: Sağlık alanına uygulamalarla (1. bs.). Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. 4.Aydın, N. (Ed.). (2019). Sağlık psikolojisi (1. bs.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. 5.Arslan, N. (Ed.). (2020). Kronik hastalıklar ve psikososyal yaklaşımlar (1. bs.). Akademisyen Kitabevi. |
| References: | 1. Taylor, S. E. (2020). Sağlık psikolojisi (A. Ayçiçeği-Dinn, Ed., 4. Baskıdan çeviri). İmge Kitabevi Yayınları. (Orijinal eser 2018 yılında yayımlanmıştır.) 2. Ayan, S. (Ed.). (2022). Psikososyal sağlık: Kuram ve uygulama (1. bs.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. 3.Demirtaş-Madran, N. (Ed.). (2021). Psikolojik danışmada kuramlar ve uygulamalar: Sağlık alanına uygulamalarla (1. bs.). Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. 4.Aydın, N. (Ed.). (2019). Sağlık psikolojisi (1. bs.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. 5.Arslan, N. (Ed.). (2020). Kronik hastalıklar ve psikososyal yaklaşımlar (1. bs.). Akademisyen Kitabevi. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 10 | 140 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 205 | ||
| 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. | 1 |
| 2) | Uses all kinds of information and technologies related to the field of family counseling. | 1 |
| 3) | Has the knowledge of reaching scientific knowledge and findings, results, following, evaluating and applying current literature in the field of family counseling. | 1 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 6) | Develops a counseling approach that is in accordance with ethical principles and has a high cultural sensitivity. | 1 |
| 7) | Evaluates individual, couple and family problems with a multidimensional approach. | 1 |
| 8) | Uses related measurement and evaluation tools effectively in the process of family counseling. | 1 |
| 9) | Develops the ability to assess and intervene in structural elements such as communication, roles and boundaries within the family. | 1 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 11) | Demonstrates competence in research, data analysis and scientific reporting in the field of family counseling. | 1 |