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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| GUIDANCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | PDR731 |
| Name | Diversity and Couples Therapy II |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| 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 to enable students to: Access couples therapy processes at an advanced level within the context of cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, and sexual orientation diversity. Develop diversity-sensitive (multicultural) therapeutic skills. Analyze the impact of power, privilege, oppression, and microaggressions on couple relationships. Apply couples therapy approaches (especially systemic, emotionally focused, and holistic approaches) from a diversity perspective. Integrate ethics and cultural sensitivity into clinical decision-making processes.
Course Content
This course covers couples therapy practices in the context of cultural diversity, gender, LGBTQ+ couples, immigrant and minority couples, trauma, and power dynamics. Also included: Advanced case analysis Supervision-based practices Role-playing and intervention techniques Cultural formulation and assessment processes
Course Precondition
Having taken the course Diversity and Couple Therapy I.
Resources
Culturally Responsive Couple Therapy Handbook of Multicultural Counseling Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with Trauma Survivors The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
Notes
Couple Therapy: A New Hope-Focused Approach Multicultural Psychology American Psychological Association ethical guidelines Recent SSCI articles (especially: culture, couple therapy, gender)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It provides an advanced analysis of the impact of diversity factors on couple relationships. |
| LO02 | We plan and implement culturally sensitive couples therapy interventions. |
| LO03 | Integrates power, privilege, and oppression dynamics into the therapeutic process |
| LO04 | Works with different types of couples (immigrant, traumatized, etc.) |
| LO05 | Evaluates ethical dilemmas and makes appropriate decisions |
| LO06 | Develops case formulation and creates intervention plans |
| LO07 | Implements research-based practice |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. | 5 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. | 4 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced analysis of the concept of equality Cultural competence and cultural humility | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | Systems of power, privilege, and oppression Microaggressions in therapy | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Cultural formulation model Adaptation to couples therapy | Cultural formulation model Adaptation to couples therapy | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 4 | Systemic couples therapy and culture Cultural differences in family structures | Systemic couples therapy and culture Cultural differences in family structures | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) and diversity Attachment and culture relationship | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | John Gottman's approach and cultural context Analysis of communication patterns | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Therapy with different couples Discrimination and internalized stigma | 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 | Therapy for immigrant and refugee couples Intercultural marriages | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Gender roles Patriarchy and relationship dynamics | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Trauma and couple relationships Violence and safety planning | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | The influence of religion and spirituality on couples therapy. | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Ethical issues and cultural dilemmas Supervision case discussions | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Intervention techniques applications Role playing | Browsing and reviewing scientific articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Developing an integrative approach Student case presentations | 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 | ||