| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Communication and Guidance | MDR517 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Mustafa KOÇ |
| Instructors |
Mustafa KOÇ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to help students understand family communication processes and develop guidance skills to improve these processes. It aims to equip students with competencies in resolving family conflicts, fostering empathy, and applying healthy communication techniques. Additionally, students are expected to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in family counseling. |
| Course Content | This course explores family communication dynamics, conflict resolution skills, and guidance strategies. It focuses on communication techniques to improve relationship quality among family members, parent-child interactions, and problem-solving approaches. Psychological support methods and family counseling models are also core topics. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction and Family Communication Dynamics | Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Roles and Responsibilities in Family Relationships | Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Communication Barriers and Solutions | Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Types of Family Conflicts and Conflict Resolution Strategies | Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Parent-Child Communication: Theories and Applications | Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Empathy and Active Listening Techniques | Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Psychological Support Methods in Family Guidance | Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Vize Haftası / Midterm Week | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Family Counseling Models: Theoretical Approaches | Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Family Communication During Crisis Periods | Course Hours |
| 11. Week | Supporting Psychological and Social Development of Children and Adolescents | Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Family Therapy Techniques and Practice Examples | Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Cultural Differences and Family Communication | Course Hours |
| 14. Week | General review | Course Hours |
| Aile Terapisi: Teoriler ve Teknikler, Satir, V. |
| Aile Danışmanlığı ve Rehberlik İlkeleri, Türk Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Derneği. |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Homework 1 | 2 | 18 | 36 |
| Homework 2 | 2 | 18 | 36 |
| Final | 1 | 29 | 29 |
| Total Workload | 153 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
