CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CPS5132 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. ÇİĞDEM KOŞE
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to teach students basic skills of psychotherapy in terms of psychodynamic approach. The students will attain the knowledge of psychodynamic diagnostic and how a case formulation in terms of psychodynamic model can be made.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learns basic concepts of psychodynamic case formulation. Learns basic therapeutic skills in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Defines basic mechanisms in dream work. Learns basic interviewing skills in psychodynamic psychotherapy

Course Content

Case formulation and History
Empathy Skills
Empathy skills and Rapport building
Evaluation of Defenses
Transference
Transference
Countertransference
Resistence
Review
Skills of interviewing
Skills of interviewing and interpretations
Wording and Interpretations
Dreams analysis
Evaluation of brief Psychodynamic psychotherapies

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Case formulation and History Evaluation, Indications and Formulation
2) Empathy Skills Therapeutic Interventions
3) Empathy skills and Rapport building Goals and Therapeutic Impact
4) Evaluation of Defenses Working with Resistance
5) Transference Recognizing and Working with Countertransference
6) Transference Recognizing and Working with Countertransference
7) Countertransference Tackling the Crisis
8) Resistence Working with Resistance
9) Review
10) Skills of interviewing Objectives and Mode of Action
11) Skills of interviewing and interpretations Objectives and Mode of Action
12) Wording and Interpretations Assessment of Competence
13) Dreams analysis Interpretation of Dreams
14) Evaluation of brief Psychodynamic psychotherapies Assessment of Competence

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: "1. Quinodoz, J-M. (2017). Freud’u Okumak (çev. Bahar Kolbay ve Özge Soysal). Bağlam Yayınları. (Orijinal eser 2005 yılında yayımlanmıştır)
2. FS: Mitchell, S. A. ve Black, M. J. (2014). Freud ve Sonrası: Modern Psikanalitik Düşüncenin Tarihi (çev. Ayhan Eğrilmez). İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları (Orijinal eser 2005 yılında yayımlanmıştır)
3. PGD: Freud, S. (2018). Psikanalize Giriş Dersleri (çev. Selçuk Budak). Öteki Yayınevi. (Orijinal eser 1916-1917 yıllarında yayımlanmıştır)
4. PYGD: Freud, S. (2016). Psikanalize Yeni Giriş Dersleri (çev. Selçuk Budak). Öteki Yayınevi. (Orijinal eser 1932-1933 yıllarında yayımlanmıştır)"
References: Fink, B. (1997). A clinical introduction to Lacanian psychoanalysis: Theory and technique. Harvard University Press. Freud, S. (2021). Uygarlığın Huzursuzluğu. çev. Haluk Barışcan. Metis Yayınları.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 2 25 50
Midterms 1 30 30
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 152

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Learn about clinical psychology, which is an area of specialty in psychology that involved prevention, assessment, and psychotherapy of psychological disorders with the understanding of scientist-practitioner model. 5
2) Gain research skills and statistical knowledge which enables them to conduct research in the future. 1
3) Study a curriculum respecting international standards for clinical psychology Master’s programs, being sensitive to ethical matters. 5
4) Acquire a main theory as a roadmap in working with clients, in an internally consistent way. 4
5) Gain practical experience in various clinical settings.
6) Learn about cognitive assessment methods. 2
7) Learn about psychological assessment methods. 3
8) Acquire basic intervention skills under supervision. 1
9) Design and conduct research in clinical psychology with the help of an advisor.
10) Develop an understanding of the contextual variables (Familial, environmental) that contribute to the development of psychopathology. 5