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Course ECTS Credit
Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
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Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The Group Counseling course is designed to provide students preparing to enter a helping profession with an understanding of the theory and practice of group counseling. In the course students will explore different theoretical approaches to counseling groups; basic principles of group dynamics, which include leadership tasks, group developmental stages, and member roles; and basic group counseling skills including establishing, leading, and evaluating various types of counseling groups. Consideration will be given to ethical, legal, and professional issues, and each student will have the experience of being a member in a counseling group.
Course Content	Basic elements of group counseling: An overview I (Introduction to group counseling / group leader). Basic elements of group counseling: An overview II (Early stages of the group process). Basic elements of group counseling: An overview III Advanced stages of the group process. Use of techniques in group counseling / ethical principles in the process of using group techniques. Techniques in the establishment phase of the group. Techniques at the beginning of the group. Techniques in the transitional phase of the group (Characteristics of the Transitional Phase, Dealing with Defensive Behaviors and Power Clients). Group transitional techniques (Dealing with Conflict, Discovering Common Fear and Resistance, Working with Challenges to the Leader). Group action stage techniques (Characteristics of the Action Stage, Working with Emerging Themes and Intense Emotions). Techniques in the action stage of the group (Working with Dreams, Reflections and Other Mindfulness Problems). Techniques in group termination.

The aim of the course

The Group Counseling course is designed to provide students preparing to enter a helping profession with an understanding of the theory and practice of group counseling. In the course students will explore different theoretical approaches to counseling groups; basic principles of group dynamics, which include leadership tasks, group developmental stages, and member roles; and basic group counseling skills including establishing, leading, and evaluating various types of counseling groups. Consideration will be given to ethical, legal, and professional issues, and each student will have the experience of being a member in a counseling group.

Course Content

Basic elements of group counseling: An overview I (Introduction to group counseling / group leader). Basic elements of group counseling: An overview II (Early stages of the group process). Basic elements of group counseling: An overview III Advanced stages of the group process. Use of techniques in group counseling / ethical principles in the process of using group techniques. Techniques in the establishment phase of the group. Techniques at the beginning of the group. Techniques in the transitional phase of the group (Characteristics of the Transitional Phase, Dealing with Defensive Behaviors and Power Clients). Group transitional techniques (Dealing with Conflict, Discovering Common Fear and Resistance, Working with Challenges to the Leader). Group action stage techniques (Characteristics of the Action Stage, Working with Emerging Themes and Intense Emotions). Techniques in the action stage of the group (Working with Dreams, Reflections and Other Mindfulness Problems). Techniques in group termination.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the key terms and concepts in the field of guidance and psychological counseling.
Review the literature for selected topics in the field of guidance and psychological counseling.
Describe the education programs related to the field of guidance and counseling.
Define the measurement and evaluation in the field of guidance and counseling.
Discuss the theories and theorists in counseling psychology.
List the basic principles of school guidance and counseling.
Recognize the role and position of a counselor in Turkish Education System.
Name the common problems that may be encountered when working with diverse populations.
Gain the knowledge of time and place of referral to a threapist, psychiatrist and/or other health authorities.
Analyze emerging issues in the field of guidance and psychological counseling.
Use information technologies in research in the related field of guidance and psychological counseling.
Practice analytical thinking and problem solving skills in educational settings.
Evaluate the relations between guidance and psychological counseling and the related fields to take a interdisciplinary approach.
Present individual and group counseling cases at international standards.
Apply specific learning strategies, techniques and methods in guidance and psychological counseling.
Plan future career/academic options considering different alternatives in his/her area.
Take responsible and beneficial actions under all conditions and circumstances.
Monitor own progress while reaching personal and occupational goals.
Organize work and leisure time to make effective time planning in work and daily life.
Express himself in a respectful and assertive manner even when not thinking/believing the same with others.
Make needs assessment for his/her professional life.
Use new technologies to update his/her information in guidance and psychological counseling.
Practice to give speeches to teachers and parents and students on selected topics.
Implement projects and activities regarding social responsibility and awareness related to guidance and psychological counseling.
Use at least one foreign language (European Language Portfolio B1 level) as a way to communicate with colleagues.
Manage interpersonal relations respecting diversity.
Integrate fully as a citizen for community welfare.
Cooperate with counselee’s parents, teachers and/or other health professionals in case of need.
Use information and communication technologies to collaborate with national and international collegues.
Act in accordance with professional ethical values, democracy and human rights.
Establish and maintain a safe environment to serve for personal and organizational aims and objectives.
Apply the principle of "Guidance for all".
Relate acquired knowledge and skills with real life conditions.
Develop awareness for university candidates and parents for guidance and psychological counseling.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	NATURE AND STRUCTURE OF THE GROUP: Basic Features of Counseling Groups, Advantages of Counseling Groups
2	NATURE AND STRUCTURE OF THE GROUP: Healing (therapeutic Factors), Group leader, Group Member, Need for Theoretical Framework
3	Logical Framework of Counseling Groups: Basic Needs of the Individual, Self-Concept,
4	Types of groups in group counseling
5	Ethical rules in group counseling
6	Planning and Creating the Group
7	Initial Phase of Counseling Groups
8	Transition Stage in Psychological Counseling Groups
9	Mid-Term
10	Action Stage in Psychological Counseling Groups
11	Termination Phase in Psychological Counseling Groups
12	GROUP MEMBERS, DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR AND MANAGEMENT
13	LEADERSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING GROUPS
14	FINAL EXAM

Resources

1- American Psychological Association (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.) Washington DC: American Psychological Association.

2- Corey, M.S., Corey, G., & Corey, C. (2014). Groups: Process and practice (9th ed.). Pacific
Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.

3- Yalom, I. & Leszcz, M. (2006). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books.

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