Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
17PSY 469Group Therapy Theories&Practice3+0+03510.10.2023

 
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 teached basic concepts on group therapy and practice.
Course Content The purpose of this course is to introduce counseling students to the theory and practice of group work.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Tuğba Görgülü
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
Course Notes Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.

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 % 30
Assignment 5 % 20
Attendance 14 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
21
% 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 be able to Understand relevance and utility of group work to the counseling profession.
2 They will recognize challenges and strengths of group work research, comprehend current state of group work research and become familiar with relevant professional journals.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
2 History & social context of group work; Types of Groups Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
3 Therapeutic factors, Ethical issues in group work Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
4 Group dynamics, norms, and roles; member attitudes. Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
5 Group Development Theories Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
6 Group Development Theories Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
7 Midterm Exam Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
8 Leader role & basic tasks Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
9 Member self-disclosure & risk-taking. Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
10 Setting up and running groups, membership considerations Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
11 Group (process) theories Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
12 Challenging member roles & intervention strategies Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
13 Termination Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
14 Case Studies & Presentations. Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
15 Summary of the term-Warm up Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.
16 Final Examination Fehr, S. S. (2014). Introduction to group therapy: A practical guide. Routledge.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 5 4 3 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5
C1 5 5 5 3 4 5 4 5 4 5 5 5
C2 5 5 5 3 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5

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

  
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