Information Package

Master's of Guidance and Psychological Counselling with Thesis

RPD611

COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING

Course Code
RPD611
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. Become acquainted with the historical roots, the research and assessment methods and techniques of CBTs.
  2. Formulate a cognitive/behavioral analysis using behavioral and cognitive theoretical models from specific cases.
  3. Structure a CBT session.
  4. Apply several specific methods and techniques of CBT
  5. Evaluate the effectiveness of CBT methods and techniques.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionBasic concepts and techniques of cognitive behavioral therapies and develop basic skills for cognitive behavioral approach.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Overview and Conceptualization of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2nd Week Evaluation Session and Structure of the First Session
3rd Week Behavioral Activation
4th Week Second Session and Beyond: Structure and Format
5th Week Structuring Counseling Sessions
6th Week Identifying Automatic Thoughts and Identifying Emotions
7th Week Assessing Automatic Thoughts and Responding to Automatic Thoughts
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Identifying and Changing Intermediate Beliefs
10th Week Identifying and Changing Core Beliefs
11th Week Additional Techniques to Cognitive and Behavioral Techniques
12th Week Imagery and Assignments
13th Week Termination and Preventing Flashbacks
14th Week Planning Therapy and Problems in Therapy
15th Week General Assessment
Recommended or Required Reading1. Beck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (2. baskı). New York: Guilford Publications.
2. Farmer, R. F. ve Chapman, A. L. (2016). Behavioral interventions in cognitive behavior therapy: Practical guidance for putting theory into action (2. baskı). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
3. Türkçapar, H. (2018). Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi-Temel İlkeler ve Uygulama. Epsilon Yayınevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 3 30
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 3 20 60
Workshop 6 3 18
Performance Practice 2 18 36
Case Study Presentation 1 5 5
Peer review 1 5 5
Total Work Load214
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.13
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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