GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
GROUP COUNSELING/PR401A
Course Title: GROUP COUNSELING
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Semester 7 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof. Mehmet Güven
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  mehmetguven@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Comprehend and understand the dynamics of group process.
Evaluate the effectiveness of various types of groups and planned group sessions
Demonstrate an understanding of various pre-group planning tasks
Identify various tasks for the beginning stage of the group
Demonstrate and identify basic skills for group leaders
Comprehend the rationale for utilization of group interaction
Identify and understand effective leadership skills and techniques for middle sessions (the working stage) of the group.
Evaluate helpful closing skills and techniques for ending group sessions and groups.
Apply beginning skills and strategies for dealing with problem situations that arise in groups
Comprehend unique leadership considerations for specific populations
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  Introduction to Counseling and Guidance, Principles and Technics of Counseling
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  The goals and principles of group counseling and basic concepts, Therapeutic skills and conditions
2. Week  Comparing of group counseling , group guidance and individual counseling according to similarities, differences, advantages and disadvantages
3. Week  Types of groups and their characteristics
4. Week  Group leader
5. Week  Planning and organizing of the group
6. Week  Therapeutic powers in group
7. Week  Stages of group
8. Week  Mid-term exam
9. Week  Methods of coping with resistance and transference in group process
10. Week  The exercises that are used in group
11. Week  Ethical issues in groups
12. Week  Clients who have difficulties with group counseling
13. Week  Group counseling practices in schools
14. Week  Theoretical perspectives on groups
15. Week  Theoretical perspectives on groups
16. Week  Evaluation and Terminating
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Voltan-Acar, N. (2017). Grupla psikolojik danışma ilke ve teknikleri. (Geliştirilmiş 13.Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. Voltan-Acar, N. (2004). Grupla psikolojik danışmada alıştırmalar-deneyler. (Geliştirilmiş 2. baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. Demir, A. ve Koydemir, S. (2011). Grupla psikolojik danışma. Ankara: PEGEM Akademi. Carroll, M.R. & Wiggins, J.D. (2008). Grupla psikolojik danışmanın öğeleri: kavramlar, ilkeler ve uygulamalar. (Çev. S.Doğan, I. Başaran, M. Aladağ ve B. Yaka). Ankara: PEGEM Akademi. Ceyhun, B. (1996). Grup psikoterapilerine giriş, Ankara: Grup Psikoterapileri Derneği, Yayın No: 6. Corey, G. (2000). Theory and practice of group counseling. (5th Ed.).Pasific Grove: Brooks/Cole. Gazda, G. M., Ginter, E. J., & Horne, A. M. (2001). Group counseling and group psychotherapy; theory and application. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Morganett, R. S. (2005). Yaşam becerileri-ergenler için grupla psikolojik danışma uygulamaları. (Çev. S. Güçray, A. Kaya, M. Saçk
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question-Answer, Demonstration, Discussion
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  No
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
14
4
56
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
2
28
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
1
1
1
 Preparing Presentation
2
2
4
 Presentation
2
2
4
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
4
5
20
 Final and Studying for Final
4
5
20
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
175
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7
 ECTS: 
7
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Coached members of profession know the societal characteristics of country and consider the national culture and values.X
2Having the knowledge and capacity to use Turkish language in a correct and an effective way and understanding the importance of Atatürk’s principles and reforms in the historical process of Turkish nation.X
3Becoming knowledgeable and skillful at human relations and communication and using these skills at professional and daily life. Understandings the impacts of these communication skills on development, education and interpersonal relationships of individuals.X
4Learning the basic concepts and commanding of literature related with Guidance and Psychological Counseling and using these knowledge and information technologies in professional life.X
5Having enough knowledge related with life-long development (life-long development understanding, development theories, life periods, importance of individual differences in development) and following the current developments in counseling program.X
6Comprehending theoretical information about individual-social, educational and career counseling and applying these theoretical information in practice at guidance and psychological counseling services in schools.X
7Knowing the basic philosophy of psychological counseling theories, basic concepts, personal motivation, psychological counseling process, principles and techniques of psychological counseling. Becoming skilful at planning and directing psychological counseling sessions.X
8Applying the principles and techniques of psychological counseling on clients who have different individual characteristics in different counseling environments (education, health, industry etc…). (counseling case management, counseling case process and reporting results)X
9Having knowledge related with the theories, principles, techniques and process of group counseling, developing basic group counseling skills and applying them in different group settings.X
10Knowing the basic concepts, principles and techniques, theories and measurement instruments related with vocational guidance and career counseling and applying them to different individuals in various career counseling settings.X
11Knowing the ethical principles and standards of guidance and psychological counseling program and applying these ethical principles in daily and professional life.X
12Knowing the individual recognition test techniques and using them effectively during the counseling process.X
13Becoming skilful at choosing or developing the appropriate psychological measurement instruments, applying them and assessing the findings.X
14Knowing the principles and techniques related with social sciences and applying them to the research process and reporting results.X
15Having knowledge about individual-society relations and social psychology theories and analyzing the relationships between individuals and society in the light of these information.X
16Being knowledgeable with the adaptation problems and behavior disorders encountered in different life stages and using these information in order to conceptualize the problems of clients.X
17Knowing theories and principles and techniques related with crisis and crisis intervention and applying them in daily and professional life.X
18Having information about family and marriage counseling, choosing and applying appropriate intervention methods.X
19Becoming skilful at planning, preparing/developing, applying and assessing the school psychological counseling and guidance programs.X
20Planning and applying psychological counseling and guidance services regarding the individuals who need special education.X