Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| GUIDANCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING (PhD) | |
| Code | PDR801 |
| Name | Positive Counseling and Psychological Practices I |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. METEHAN ÇELİK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is for students to: Gain a deep understanding of the theoretical foundations of affirmative counseling Analyze minority stress, identity development, and discrimination processes Develop advanced multicultural competence Evaluate power, privilege, and ethical issues in therapeutic relationships Develop evidence-based practice
Course Content
Historical development of affirmative counseling Minority Stress Model Intersectionality Theories of identity development Microaggressions Ethical and professional standards Cultural sensitivity in therapeutic alliances
Course Precondition
Pursuing a doctorate includes: Advanced Theories of Psychological Counseling Multicultural Counseling Research Methods (master's level)
Resources
Affirmative Counseling and Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Clients Handbook of Minorty-Affirmative Couple and Family Therapy Counseling Across Cultures American Psychological Association rehberleri
Notes
Sexual Identity and Counseling The Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Recent SSCI articles (especially those related to minority stress and disadvantaged groups + mental health)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Scientifically explains minority stress processes |
| LO02 | Analyzes the theoretical foundations of affirmative counseling |
| LO03 | Identifies microaggressions and develops interventions |
| LO04 | Creates culturally sensitive case formulations |
| LO05 | Evaluates ethical dilemmas |
| LO06 | Develops a research-based implementation plan |
| LO07 | Conducts critical literature review |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the theoretical approaches and application studies in family, school and career psychological counseling | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the methods and techniques of psychological counseling that can be used with people of different age | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students will be able to apply psychological counseling for different subjects and problem areas in the field of family, school and career counseling | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses specific counseling methods and techniques for counseling with people of different ages | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Make a research plan to use descriptive and experimental designs in the field of psychological counseling. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Make a research plan to use qualitative research methods in the field of psychological counseling | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Apply a research plan in the field of psychological counseling | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It guides the conduct of a scientific study on psychological counseling | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It provides guidance to colleagues in practical work in family, school and career field related to psychological counseling | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical techniques that can be used in a quantitative research | 4 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Knows qualitative analysis techniques that can be used in a qualitative research. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It cooperates with individuals from various institutions and organizations to carry out research and implementation in the field of PDR | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students share their knowledge in a subject area with students, colleagues and administrators | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | PDR in areas taking into account the current problems and needs in Turkey makes new studies and applications | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It follows the current developments in the field of PDR and plans studies for this | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | He / she conducts conferences and seminars in the field of PDR which he / she is working in, which may be useful for the colleagues and the society | |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He made a research article, books and so on. applies the process of publishing | 4 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The results of his work with colleagues and other researchers, congresses, symposiums and so on. shares in environments. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conceptual framework of affirmative psychological counseling | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | Historical development and paradigm shift | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 3 | Minority stress theory | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Models of identity development | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Intersectionality | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Microaggressions | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Cultural humility | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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| 9 | Ethical principles Therapeutic relationship Counselor self-awareness Integration of research methods Literature discussions | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Therapeutic relationship | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Counselor self-awareness | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Integration of research methods | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Literature discussions | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Case analysis | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Model development | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| Final Exam | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||