PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CNG4001 Individual Counseling Practice Fall 1 4 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. RAZİYE BİLGE UZUN
Prof. Dr. AYNUR GÜMÜŞ
Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Prof. Dr. ÖZLEM KARAIRMAK TEKDURMAZ
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to help students to comprehend counseling process and gain counseling skills under supervision by conducting counseling with real clients.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Comprehend the counseling process and its stages
Manage counseling sessions effectively
Use counseling skills effectively in counseling process
Develop an effective counseling relationship
Develop counseling goals with client
Evaluate his/her self as a counselor candidate in terms of strengths and areas to develop
Behave ethically in counseling practicum
Terminate counseling process effectively
Comprehend the function of supervision and the role-responsibilities of his/her self as a counselor candidate in counseling practicum process
Use supervision effectively in counseling practicum (preparation for supervision, open to feedback, transfer learning in supervision to the counseling practicum)
Be willing to conduct counseling
Appreciate the importance of counseling process
Be willing to get supervision regarding counseling practicum
Appreciate the supervision in counseling practicum in terms of professional developmentireyle psikolojik danışma uygulaması kapsamındaki süpervizyonun mesleki gelişimi açısından önemini takdir ediş
Be willing to learn and develop his/her self for becoming an effective counselor

Course Content

Conduct at least 10 individual counseling session with real clients by using basic counseling skills and techniques under supervision.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1)
1) Counseling Practicum Orientation Meeting I: General Rules, Requirements, Roles and Responsibilities
2) Counseling Practicum Orientation Meeting II: An Overview regarding the Basic Topics of Counseling Practicum and Supervision
3) Individual Counseling Practicum and Supervision
4) Individual Counseling Practicum and Supervision
5) Individual Counseling Practicum and Supervision
6) Individual Counseling Practicum and Supervision
7) Individual Counseling Practicum and Supervision
8) Individual Counseling Practicum and Supervision
9) Individual Counseling Practicum and Supervision
10) Individual Counseling Practicum and Supervision
11) Individual Counseling Practicum and Supervision
12) Individual Counseling Practicum and Supervision
13) Individual Counseling Practicum and Supervision
14) General Assesment

Sources

Course Notes: Cormier, S. & Hackney, H. (1999). Counseling strategies and interventions. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Egan, G. (1998). The skilled helper: A problem-management approach to helping. (6th ed.) Pasific Groove: Brooks/Cole. Egan, G. (1994). Psikolojik danışmaya giriş. (Editör: Füsun Akkoyun). Ankara: Form Ofset. Hackney, H. & Cormier, S. (2008). Psikolojik danışma ilke ve teknikleri: Psikolojik yardım süreci el kitabı. (T. Ergene, S. Aydemir Sevim Çev.). Ankara: Mentis Yayıncılık. (Orijinal eser 2005 yılında basılmıştır). Hill, C. E. & O’Brien, K. M. (1999).
References: Helping skills: Facilitating exploration, insight and action. Washington, DC: American Psychological Assosication. Ivey, A. E. (1999). Intentional interviewing and counseling. California: Brooks/Cole. Meier, S. T., & Davis, S. R. (2006). Psikolojik danışma: Temel öğeler. (S. Doğan (Ed.), D. Y. Bektaş, E. Ö. Kocabaş, S. Denizli, Çev.). Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. (Orijinal çalışma basım tarihi, 2005)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application 10 % 100
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final % 0
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 0
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 3 30 90
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 10 300 3000
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 0 0 0
Total Workload 3132

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) School counselors know and utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation methods in order to support the development of students and clients, to reveal their potential and provide services according the needs of the schools, differentiate different types of the assessment and know basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized measure. 4
2) School 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. 5
3) School counselors develop new skills by using technology and IT skills, and use technology to development and prepare a comprehensive school counseling programs,to review literature, to keep records, to do a research, and data analysis. 3
4) School 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. 5
5) School 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 school counseling program, and respond with interventions that are appropriate to cultural needs. 5
6) School 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. 5
7) School 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. 5
8) School counselors design, implement and direct a comprehensive and developmental school counseling programs, and present group guidance and group counseling activities and individual counseling services. 4
9) School 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. 5
10) School 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. 5
11) School counselors prepare consultation activities about guidance, developmental needs, problems, programs and school activities to individuals, parents, teachers, administrators, develop programs for groups and reach information resources. 3
12) School 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) School counselors keep records related to their implementations, introduces reference institutions to the parents and school staffs and helps the stakeholders to get support from these institutions. 2
14) School counselors recognize the current legal issues about special education, identify and directs individuals who need special education. 2
15) School 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. 4