Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Advanced Group Counseling Practicum PDR604 3 + 0 3.0 9.0
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
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction, course description and instructions Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours
2. Week Nature and structure of the group Group types Visual Presentation Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours
3. Week Group Dynamics Interaction groups Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Other Activities Course Hours
4. Week Planning and creation of the group Other Activities Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
5. Week Leadership in group counseling Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours
6. Week Beginning and transition stages in group counseling Course Hours Verbal Expression Other Activities Visual Presentation
7. Week Action and termination stages in group counseling Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Course Hours
8. Week Midterm Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Activities in group counseling Other Activities Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Ethics in group counseling Research Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours Verbal Expression
11. Week Difficult members in the group and how to deal with them Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours Research
12. Week Theoretical approaches in group counseling Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities
13. Week The healing properties of group counseling Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research Other Activities
14. Week General Evaluation Course Hours Research Other Activities
Recommended Sources
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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 Measurement Method
PY1 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY2 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY6 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY7 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY10 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 5 70
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 5 10 50
Verbal Expression 14 1 14
Practice 8 6 48
Midterm 1 1 4.5 4.5
Midterm 2 1 5 5
Homework 1 2 5 10
Total Workload 229.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 9.0