Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Crisis Intervention PDR625 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Mustafa KOÇ
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Mustafa KOÇ (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to enable students to develop quick and effective intervention methods in crisis situations. It aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed for ethical interventions and to support individuals' psychosocial adjustment after crises.
Course Content This course aims to understand the psychological, social, and behavioral effects of crises and teach effective intervention methods. It focuses on types of crises (natural disasters, traumas, individual crises) and intervention strategies. Topics include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicide attempts, and community-based crisis intervention programs.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Analyze types and impacts of crises.
2 Develop appropriate strategies for crisis intervention.
3 Create solutions for the psychological needs of individuals after trauma.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction and the Concept of Crisis Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Types of Crises: Natural Disasters and Human-Induced Crises Preparation, After Class Study, Research
3. Week Psychological Effects of Crisis and Trauma Preparation, After Class Study, Research
4. Week Basic Principles of Crisis Intervention Preparation, After Class Study, Research
5. Week Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Preparation, After Class Study, Research
6. Week Suicide Attempts and Intervention Techniques Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
7. Week Crisis Intervention for Children and Adolescents Preparation, After Class Study, Research
8. Week Vize Haftası / Midterm Week Preparation, After Class Study, Research
9. Week Psychosocial Support Programs for Families and Communities Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
10. Week Disasters and Community-Based Crisis Intervention Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week Cultural Differences in Crisis Intervention Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
12. Week Ethical Approaches in Crisis Situations Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week Current Crisis Intervention Models and Future Perspectives Preparation, After Class Study, Research
14. Week General review Preparation, After Class Study
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
2 To critically analyze and synthesize theoretical knowledge, beginning to form personal insights into human nature with an eclectic approach.
3 To possess in-depth and comprehensive knowledge in sub-specialties of counseling (e.g., family therapy, career counseling).
11 To lead teams responsible for conducting counseling and guidance programs and projects.
12 To be sensitive to cultural diversity and work effectively with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY2 2 2 2
PY3 2 2 2
PY11 2 2 2
PY12 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Krize Müdahale ve Psikososyal Destek Rehberi, Türk Kızılayı ve UNICEF İşbirliği
  • Crisis Intervention: Strategies for Immediate Response, Gilliland, B.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 4 4 16
Research 7 6 42
Interview 2 2 4
Presentation (Preparation) 2 2 4
Sınavlar
Final 5 5 25
Practice 4 5 20
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0