FAMILY COUNSELING (TURKISH, 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
ALD5028 Health Psychology and 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.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ARZU BUYRUK GENÇ
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide graduate students with knowledge about health psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Explains the main theories of health psychology.

Analyzes the impact of psychological factors on health.

Identifies individual and environmental factors influencing health behaviors.

Explains the relationship between stress, coping, and the immune system.

Evaluates psychological resilience in the context of health.

Describes the psychological effects of chronic illness.

Communicates effectively with patients and their families.

Applies health-promoting counseling techniques.

Discusses the impact of health beliefs and attitudes on the counseling process.

Identifies ethical principles in the field of health psychology.

Evaluates the role of family dynamics in coping with illness.

Analyzes current research in the field of health psychology.

Course Content

Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course
-Case Study
-Technology Assisted Learning
-Simulation
-Individual Study
-Cooperative Learning
-Reading
-Lecture
-Discussion

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Discussion of the syllabus, giving general information about the course.
2) Introduction to Health Psychology
3) Society, Public Health and Critical Health Psychology
4) Human and the Basis of Human Behavior
5) Healthy Living and Behaviors
6) Behaviors and Factors that Negatively Affect Health
7) Stress/Stress Management
8) Conflict/Conflict Management
9) Time Management
10) Burnout Syndrome
11) Chronic Diseases, Children and Families
12) Pseudoscience, Alternative Medicine and Practices in Health
13) Health Belief Model
14) General Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Aydın, G. (2019). Sağlık psikolojisi: Teori, araştırma ve uygulama. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.

Türküm, A. S. (2022). Stresle başa çıkma ve sağlık psikolojisi. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.

Kırlıoğlu, H. (2021). Psikolojik danışmanlıkta sağlık ve hastalık. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) 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. 2
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. 2
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. 2
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