| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 7 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Acquire knowledge about fundamental principles and approaches of play therapies. Learn their history.
- Acquire knowledge of basic equipment and technics used in play therapy practices.
- Acquire knowledge about how differentiate the technics of play therapy according to client?s developmental stage and complaints.
- Learn the role and use of play therapy in the context of play therapy.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The aim of this course is to provide information on the fundamentals of play therapy, different types, and use of toys, play themes and configurations of play therapy sessions. At the end of this course, the students will learn theoretical knowledge about establishing a therapeutic relation with children in the context of play, materials used in play therapies and usage purposes of them and, session structure. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
History of Play Therapy |
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2nd Week |
Power of Play Therapy |
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3rd Week |
Core Approaches ? Psychoanalytic and Jungian Play Therapy |
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4th Week |
Core Approaches ? Child Centered Play Therapy |
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5th Week |
Core Approaches ? Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy |
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6th Week |
Core Approaches ? Filial Therapy |
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7th Week |
Core Techniques ? Use of Toys |
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8th Week |
Mid-term Exam |
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9th Week |
Core Techniques ? Use of Metaphors, Stories and Drama |
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10th Week |
Core Techniques ? Use of Sand and Other Art Activities |
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11th Week |
Specific Applications of Play Therapy |
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12th Week |
Play Therapy in School, Medical Settings and Legal System |
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13th Week |
Research Applications |
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14th Week |
Ethical Issues I |
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15th Week |
Ethical Issues II |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | O?Connor, K. J., Schaefer, C. E., & Braverman, L. D. (2016). Handbook of play therapy. New Jersey: Wiley & Sons.
Le Vay, D., & Cuschieri, E. (Eds.). (2016). Challenges in the theory and practice of play therapy. New York: Routledge.
* The primary textbook for this course is renewed every year. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Other
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Project |
1 |
35 |
| Total(%) |
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65 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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65 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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35 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Course hours |
15 |
3 |
45 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
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| Project |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Total Work Load | 211 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 7.03 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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