PRICIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING

Course Description

This course aims to discuss what skills are to be used in psychological counseling practices and to match appropriate techniques, skills and methods for different problems. In this course, the students who will take this course will be informed about what is the basic principles of counseling, psychological counseling process and stages, basic psychological counseling skills and techniques (psychological counseling steps and skills, establishment of first relationship with the client and communication, evaluation of the problems of the client, strategy selection and selection of the intervention method ... etc). It is expected that by using these acquired information and various psychological counseling theories, the use of skills and techniques in the psychological counseling process will be reinforced with sample practices. Credit: (3, 0, 0)3 Prerequisites: None (ECTS) credit: 6 Abbreviated Title: Princ.and Tech.of Counc. Category: Area Core Language: Turkish

PRICIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF COUNSELING

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Course outcomes

1. 01 To explain the importance of providing mental health services and obeying ethical rules
2. 02 To plan psychological counseling program for individual problems
3. 03 To define basic counseling techniques
4. 04 Describe basic counseling skills
5. 05 Explain the stages of individual counseling process
6. 06 Saying the principles and techniques of psychological counseling

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Hackney, H., Cormier, S. (2008). Psikolojik Danışma İlke ve Teknikleri: Psikolojik Yardım Süreci El Kitabı (T. Ergene, S. Aydemir Sevim, Çev.). Ankara: Mentis Yayıncılık.
2. 02 Egan, G. (2011). Psikolojik Danışma Becerileri. ( Çev. Yüksel, Ö.). İstanbul. Kaknüs Yayınları.
3. 03 Egan, G. (1997). Psikolojik Danışmaya Giriş-Kişilerarası İlişkiler Kurmada ve Kişisel Yardım Hizmetini Vermede Sistematik Bir Model (Çev. Akkoyun, F.). Brooks/Cole Publishing Company Monterey, Colifornia.
4. 04 Egan, G. (1997). Yardım Becerileri Alıştırmaları, Eğitim El Kitabı. (Çev. Akkoyun, F.). Brooks/Cole Publishing Company Monterey, Colifornia.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 To explain the importance of providing mental health services and obeying ethical rules SOLO 4
2. L02 To plan psychological counseling program for individual problems SOLO 4
3. L03 To define basic counseling techniques SOLO 2
4. L04 Describe basic counseling skills SOLO 2
5. L05 Explain the stages of individual consultation process SOLO 4
6. L06 Saying the principles and techniques of psychological counseling SOLO 2

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

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