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Program of Psychology (English 30%)

PSİ456

INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY THERAPIES

Course Code
PSİ456
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define the family functioning, systems that make family and effects of culture on family.
  2. Explain different family therapy approaches and their main assumptions.
  3. Distinguish the similarities and differences between different family therapy approaches.
  4. Interpret how family therapies are utilized in different problems.
  5. Be informed about psychotherapy process in general.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe main aim of this course is to inform students about theories and models of family therapy. Students are expected to acquire knowledge of family functioning, systems that make family and effects of culture on family. The topics that will be covered through the course as follows: Fundamental theories of family therapy, systemic models, psychodynamic models, intergenerational models, experiential models, strategic models, cognitive-behavioral models, effects of gender and culture on family functioning, children focused problems, adult focused problems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Family Therapies
2nd Week History and Development of Family Therapies
3rd Week Family Development: Continuity and Change
4th Week Systemic Models
5th Week Psychodynamic Models
6th Week Intergenerational Models
7th Week Experiential Models
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Strategic Models
10th Week Cognitive-Behavioral Models
11th Week Effects of Gender and Culture on Family Functioning
12th Week Children Focused Problems
13th Week Adult Focused Problems
14th Week Case Studies
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingPrimary Textbook:
Goldenberg, H., & Goldenberg, I. (2008). Family therapy: An overview (7th ed.). CA: Thomson.

Suggested Textbook:
Nichols, M. P. (2009). Family therapy: Concepts and methods (9th ed.). NY: Pearson.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 40
Practice 5 10
Project 1 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 1 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 5 5 25
Total Work Load179
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.96
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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