| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Counseling Practicum | PDR514 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdi GÜNGÖR |
| Instructors |
Abdi GÜNGÖR |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to introduce the basic principles and techniques of group counseling, group counseling theories and approaches, dynamics of group counseling, leadership styles and intervention methods in group counseling process. Within the scope of this course, it is aimed that students will participate in the group counseling process as a group leader and gain skills and supervision related to the process. It is also aimed that students will gain co-leadership and leadership experiences in managing the group process. |
| Course Content | The content of this course consists of the theoretical knowledge and skills of students about group counseling, theories in group counseling and different group processes and carrying out the group process as a group leader with supervision. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Knows the process of group counseling - Understands the dynamics of group counseling process - Understands the therapeutic factors related to the group counseling process - Knows the types of group counseling types - Knows the basic principles and techniques of group counseling - Knows the stages of group counseling process - Gains insight into the process by participating in the group process - Gains experience in managing group counseling process - Understands the ethical principles of group counseling process |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, course description and instructions | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Nature and structure of the group Group types | Course Hours Visual Presentation Other Activities Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Group Dynamics Interaction groups | Visual Presentation Other Activities Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Planning and creation of the group | Course Hours Visual Presentation Other Activities Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Leadership in group counseling | Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours Research |
| 6. Week | Beginning and transition stages in group counseling | Verbal Expression Course Hours Visual Presentation Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Action and termination stages in group counseling | Verbal Expression Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Activities in group counseling | Research Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Ethics in group counseling | Course Hours Verbal Expression Other Activities Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Difficult members in the group and how to deal with them | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Theoretical approaches in group counseling | Course Hours Other Activities Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | The healing properties of group counseling | Other Activities Research Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 14. Week | General Evaluation | Other Activities Course Hours Research |
| Demir, A. & Koydemir, S. (2016). Grupla psikolojik danışma (7. Baskı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi. |
| Yalom, I. D. (2012). Grup psikoterapisinin teori ve pratiği (2. Baskı). |
| Gladding, S. T. (2015). Groups: A counseling specialty (7. Ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson. |
| Forsyth, D. R. (2014). Group dynamics (6th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Wadsworth. |
| Chen, M. W., & Rybak, C. (2017). Group leadership skills: Interpersonal process in group counseling and therapy. Sage Publications. |
| Corey, G. (2015). Theory and practice of group counseling (9th Ed.). Cengage Learning. |
| Gans, J. S. (2021). Addressing Challenging Moments in Psychotherapy: Clinical Wisdom for Working with Individuals, Groups and Couples. Routledge. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Verbal Expression | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Practice | 8 | 6 | 48 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Midterm 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 178.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7.0 | ||
