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Master's of Clinical Psychology with Thesis

PSC513

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES

Course Code
PSC513
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
7
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge of the basic concepts and assessment methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
  2. Know how cognitive-behavioral therapy conceptualizes psychopathology and prepare cognitive-behavioral case formulations for various psychopathologies.
  3. Structure cognitive behavioral therapy sessions
  4. Know how to use cognitive and behavioral techniques (e.g., thought recording, exposure).
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course addresses the basic philosophical assumptions and historical development of cognitive and behavioral therapies and introduces students to issues of treatment planning, case conceptualization, therapeutic techniques, and interventions. Reasons for the emergence of cognitive orientations and research are explored. In this course, Cognitive-Behavioral based assessment processes and how CBT conceptualizes specific disorders are also explored. For this purpose, CBT based treatments of certain disorders such as depression, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders and disorders of sexual dysfunction are discussed in detail.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Basic Concepts
2nd Week Cognitive Behavioral Formulation & Assessment
3rd Week Structure of the First Therapy Session & 2nd Session and
4th Week Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions
5th Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Depression
6th Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Panic Disorder
7th Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Social Anxiety Disorder
8th Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
9th Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Specific Phobias
10th Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
11th Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
12th Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Eating Disorders
13th Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Personality Disorders
14th Week Therapeutic Relationship & Termination
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingBeck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (2. baskı). New York: Guilford Publications.

Ak, M., Kırpınar, İ., Atmaca, M., Erkan Yüce, A., Güler, Ö., Kesici, Ş. ve Akkişi Kumsar, N. (2020). Klinik uygulamada bilişsel davranışçı terapi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

Barlow, D. H. (Ed.). (2021). Clinical handbook of psychological disorders: A step-by-step treatment manual. Guilford publications.

Clark, D. A., & Beck, A. T. (2011). Cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders: Science and practice. Guilford Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Other 2 60
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 10 140
Preparation for Final exam 1 22 22
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Total Work Load210
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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