| GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| CNG6110 | Group Counseling Principle and Techniques | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 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 : | Prof. Dr. BERNA GÜLOĞLU |
| Course Objectives: | To provide an in-depth understanding of the theoretical foundations of group counseling. To develop advanced skills in planning, initiating, and facilitating group counseling sessions. To explore various group techniques and their application to different populations and psychological issues. To foster critical thinking and ethical decision-making in group counseling practices. To examine the role of the counselor, group dynamics, and therapeutic factors in group settings. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Analyze and compare group counseling theories. Design and facilitate an effective group counseling session. Apply ethical principles and culturally sensitive practices in group work. Evaluate group process and group effectiveness using research-based methods. Demonstrate leadership and intervention techniques appropriate for diverse group settings. |
| Introduction to Group Counseling: Definitions, types, and historical development Theoretical Foundations: Humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and integrative approaches. Stages of Group Development: Forming, storming, norming, performing, and termination. Group Leadership: Leadership styles, skills, roles, and challenges. Group Dynamics: Cohesion, norms, roles, conflict, and decision-making. Ethical and Legal Issues in Group Work Selection and Screening of Group Members Planning and Structuring Group Sessions Group Counseling Techniques and Exercises Special Populations and Group Work: Children, adolescents, trauma survivors, etc. Research and Evaluation in Group Counseling Supervision and Professional Development in Group Work Instructional Methods and Techniques: Lectures and Seminars Case Studies and Video Analysis Role-Playing and Group Exercises Peer Supervision and Feedback Research Review and Presentation Group Simulation Projects |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Group Counseling | |
| 2) | Group Counseling Theories: Overview | |
| 3) | Group Dynamics: Understanding Group Process | |
| 4) | Leadership in Group Counseling | |
| 5) | Techniques in Group Counseling | |
| 6) | Cultural and Ethical Considerations in Group Work | |
| 7) | Therapeutic Factors in Group Counseling | |
| 8) | Group Development Techniques | |
| 9) | Handling Difficult Group Situations | |
| 10) | Special Populations in Group Counseling | |
| 11) | Advanced Group Counseling Techniques | |
| 12) | Group Counseling and the Role of Technology | |
| 13) | Group Counseling in Practice: Case Studies | |
| 14) | Course Wrap-Up and Reflection |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Corey, G. (2021). Theory and Practice of Group Counseling (10th ed.). Cengage Learning. Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2020). The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy (6th ed.). Basic Books. Supplementary Readings: 3. Jacobs, E. E., Schimmel, C. J., Masson, R. L., & Harvill, R. L. (2015). Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills (8th ed.). Cengage Learning. 4. Gladding, S. T. (2016). Groups: A Counseling Specialty (7th ed.). Pearson. 5. Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2018). Groups: Process and Practice (10th ed.). Cengage Learning. 6. Chen, M., & Rybak, C. J. (2018). Group Leadership Skills: Interpersonal Process in Group Counseling and Therapy (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications. |
| References: | Corey, G. (2021). Theory and Practice of Group Counseling (10th ed.). Cengage Learning. Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2020). The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy (6th ed.). Basic Books. Supplementary Readings: 3. Jacobs, E. E., Schimmel, C. J., Masson, R. L., & Harvill, R. L. (2015). Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills (8th ed.). Cengage Learning. 4. Gladding, S. T. (2016). Groups: A Counseling Specialty (7th ed.). Pearson. 5. Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2018). Groups: Process and Practice (10th ed.). Cengage Learning. 6. Chen, M., & Rybak, C. J. (2018). Group Leadership Skills: Interpersonal Process in Group Counseling and Therapy (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Application | 1 | % 15 |
| Project | 3 | % 35 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 25 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 75 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Application | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 13 | 182 |
| Project | 3 | 20 | 60 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 293 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Counselors know and utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation methods in order to support the development of their clients, to reveal their potential and provide services according their needs, differentiate different types of the assessment and know basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized measure. | 2 |
| 2) | Counselors have a principle of lifelong learning and development by supporting the well-being of an individual, and reflect this principles to all kinds of professional applications, personal life, philosophy of life, and the point of view of people. | 3 |
| 3) | Counselors develop new skills by using technology and IT skills, and use technology to development new skills; to review literature, to keep records, to do a research, and data analysis. | 2 |
| 4) | Counselors know developmental theories (cognitive, emotional, physical, moral and spiritual) and concepts in life cycle and deeply aware of the impact of psychosocial and cultural factors on human development, propose solutions about developmental crises. | 2 |
| 5) | Counselors know the concept of multiculturality and realize the cultural needs of special groups (religion, ethnicity, political position, socioeconomic status, language, sexual preference, age group, individuals with special needs), make for all individuals to access easily to the counseling services, and respond with interventions that are appropriate to cultural needs. | 4 |
| 6) | Counselors know the stages of change process withing the framework of counseling theories, exhibit effective counseling skills in determining proper purpose to the client and increasing their capacity to cope with life situations. | 4 |
| 7) | Counselors committed to the rules of professional ethics and legal obligations, and acts accordingly, inform people about ethical dilemmas, and continue professional development and competence according the ethics. | 4 |
| 8) | Counselors design, implement and direct a comprehensive and developmental counseling programs while working in the schools, and present group guidance and group counseling activities and individual counseling services. | 4 |
| 9) | Counselors know strengths, limitations and personal characteristics of themselves in personal and professional fields, has the knowledge, skills and personal characteristic to be an effective professional staff, refresh professional knowledge continuously, take a supervision if it is necessary, provides support for the development of profession and advocate profession. | 4 |
| 10) | Counselors develops, implements, and evaluates crisis intervention programs in schools in crisis situations such as natural disasters and suicide, takes place in the interdisciplinary disaster works and provide psychological first aid services. | 1 |
| 11) | Counselors prepare consultation activities about guidance, developmental needs, problems, programs and activities to the institutions and individuals, develop programs for groups and reach information resources. | 1 |
| 12) | Counselors know and apply research methods and statistical analysis; share research results with stakeholders and interpret them, benefit from the results of research while evaluating the program | 3 |
| 13) | Counselors keep records related to their implementations, introduces reference the staff of the institutions and the individual who receive psychological counseling and helps the stakeholders to get support from these institutions. | 1 |
| 14) | Counselors know education systems, learning approaches, factors that affect learning, develop critical thinking approach to the problems associated with education, include problem-oriented solutions in counseling program in order to improve students' development. | 1 |