ADVANCED PSYCHOTHERAPY THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES

Course Description

This course aims to educate students about psychotherapy through means such as given readings, observation of real therapy sessions, topical presentations and class discussions. The course has three main focal points: a) to explore various psychotherapy models and behavior modification approaches, b) to develop psychopathological assessment and understanding skills, and c) to understand the process of the psychotherapy process (conceptual and practical process). Students should present ongoing therapy sessions during the course and, within the scope of the presentation, review of the case, pre-conceptualizations, the application of chosen psychotherapy modality and the process of the psychotherapy should be involved. The main aim of the course, empirically supported treatments are addressed and applied. In addition, patient profiles (high resistance, etc.) are examined both theoretically and practically. In general, the aim of the course is to familiarize the student with current theories and techniques of psychotherapy and to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge on the conceptualization of the case.

ADVANCED PSYCHOTHERAPY THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES

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Course outcomes

1. 01 To recognize (2) and explain (4) existing psychotherapy theories in the field of clinical psychology (4)
2. 02 To relate (4) and develop (5) psychotherapy theories with case reports
3. 03 To examine (4) and discuss (5) the basic principles and techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
4. 04 To review (4) and plan (4) the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy formulation

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Sharf, R. S. (2012). Psikoterapi ve Psikolojik Danışma Kuramları (5. Baskı). Ankaral: Nobel Akedemik.
2. 02 Wedding, D. (2017). Modern Psikoterapiler: Vaka Hikayeleri, (2. Baskı). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
3. 03 Türkçapar, H. (2018). Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi: Temel İlkeler ve Uygulama (12. Baskı). İstanbul: Epsilon Yayınevi.
4. 04 Karataş, Z. & Türkçapar, H. (2021). Bilişsel Davranışçı Psikoterapide Yeni Gelişmeler (1. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Discussion (5) of the theories of psychotherapy and psychological counseling.
2. L02 The process of examining (4) shortness and therapy theory and research dimension from the theoretical date.
3. L03 Performing (4) the Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy.

Program Outcomes

1. P01 to compare and criticize contemporary psychotherapy approaches
2. P02 to make specific psychotherapy techniques under supervision
3. P03 to pull together interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary studies
4. P04 to follow national and international publications and to participate scientific meetings for be informed about innovations and developments
5. P05 to conduct informing activities about Community Mental Health
6. P06 to practice all the time within the frame of profession and ethical principles of clinical psychology
7. P07 to examine psychological researches with critical point of view
8. P08 to conduct scientific research with combining clinical applications to analyze and interpret research results
9. P09 to analyze and interpret research results
10. P10 to identify, to diagnose and analyze and explain the lifelong psychological disorders
11. P11 to assess and diagnose individual basically
12. P12 to know and apply basic psychological help and intervention

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