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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and Case Analysis | PDR623 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | The course is conducted through theoretical lectures, case-based discussions, applied analyses, and student presentations. Students are expected to perform cognitive conceptualizations based on real or hypothetical cases, develop intervention plans, and discuss these processes within a scientific framework. Active participation, critical evaluation, and an evidence-based approach are emphasized throughout the course. |
| Course Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Ahmet SAPANCI |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to examine the theoretical foundations of cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) at an advanced level, to develop case formulation skills across different psychopathologies, and to analyze evidence-based intervention techniques through case studies. The course aims to equip students with advanced competencies in clinical assessment, cognitive conceptualization, and structuring the therapeutic process. |
| Course Content | This course covers the theoretical foundations of cognitive behavioral therapies, including the cognitive model, automatic thoughts, intermediate and core beliefs, cognitive distortions, and behavioral techniques. Case analyses are conducted across various psychopathologies (e.g., depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder). The course emphasizes cognitive conceptualization, case formulation, and intervention planning through applied case studies. Therapeutic alliance, ethical principles, and cultural sensitivity are also addressed. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Explains the theoretical foundations and core concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy at an advanced level. |
| 2 | Conducts clinical assessment within the cognitive model across different psychopathologies. |
| 3 | Develops cognitive conceptualizations based on real and/or hypothetical cases. |
| 4 | Develops appropriate intervention plans based on case formulation. |
| 5 | Applies cognitive restructuring and behavioral techniques in clinical contexts. |
| 6 | Critically analyzes CBT approaches across various clinical conditions such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. |
| 7 | Integrates therapeutic alliance, ethical principles, and cultural sensitivity into clinical practice. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Course introduction, overview of CBT, and core concepts | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 2. Week | The cognitive model: automatic thoughts, intermediate and core beliefs | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 3. Week | Cognitive distortions and evaluation processes | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer, Case Study |
| 4. Week | Clinical assessment and data collection methods | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 5. Week | Introduction to case formulation and cognitive conceptualization | Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 6. Week | CBT and case analysis in depression | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 7. Week | CBT and case analysis in anxiety disorders | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 8. Week | CBT applications in obsessive-compulsive disorder | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 9. Week | CBT approaches in trauma and PTSD | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 10. Week | Behavioral techniques: exposure and behavioral activation | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 11. Week | Cognitive restructuring techniques | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 12. Week | Therapeutic alliance, ethics, and cultural sensitivity | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 13. Week | Student case presentations and supervision | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 14. Week | Overall evaluation, integration, and advanced discussions | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To have an expert-level knowledge of counseling theories, models, and approaches, and to be able to transfer this knowledge into clinical practice. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | To demonstrate individual and group counseling skills at an expert level and to develop one's unique counseling style. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | To conduct and teach advanced processes in individual assessment and psychological evaluation. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| PY9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
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Ders Dışı |
Homework | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Research | 1 | 15 | 15 | |
| Interview | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| Practice | 4 | 2 | 8 | |
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Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterm Preparation | 1 | 8 | 8 | |
| Homework | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Practice | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Classroom Activities | 8 | 2 | 16 | |
| Total Workload | 153 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
