Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7PSY 466Theories and Methods of Family Therapy3+0+03512.02.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Psychology (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course will be aimed to develop a basic theoretical understanding of systems thinking, family theory, and an informed view of the historical development and foundations of family therapy.
Course Content This course includes developing a basic theoretical understanding of systems thinking, family theory, and an informed view of the historical development and foundations of family therapy.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Ayşegül Sayan Karahan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources ecvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Course Notes Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 25
Assignment 1 % 20
Attendance 14 % 5
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
17
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 10 2 20
Assignments 5 10 50
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5,4 162

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students will learn basic concept of family theories and therapy techniques.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introductions & Course Overview Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
2 Family therapy: An Introduction Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
3 History of Family Therapy, Family as System Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
4 Family System, Experiential Approaches Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
5 Systems Theory Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Course notes and ppt presentations
6 Family Genogram Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Course notes and ppt presentations
7 Midterm Exam Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
8 Structural Models in Family System Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
9 Solution-Oriented and CBT Models Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
10 Narrative Therapy, Collaborative Approaches Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
11 Evidence-Based Therapies and Critiques: Integrative Models Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
12 Families in Transitions and Crises: What works best? Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
13 Case Studies & Presentations. Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
14 Case Studies & Presentations. Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
15 Summary of the term-Warm up Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Course notes and ppt presentations
16 Final examination Becvar, D. S., Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration, 8th Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 4 5 2 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 5
C1 5 5 5 2 4 5 5 5 4 5 4 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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