Information Package

Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (Turkish)

PDR320

SELF-CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Course Code
PDR320
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the importance of self-care for mental health workers and recognize their own physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs
  2. Learn and practice various self-care strategies such as healthy living habits, stress management techniques, emotional awareness and social support
  3. Gain the ability to integrate self-care strategies into daily life
  4. Make self-care an ongoing lifestyle by experiencing that the strategies are effective
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Importance of Self-Care and Basic Concepts
2nd Week Physical Self-Care
3rd Week Mental Self-Care
4th Week Emotional Self-Care
5th Week Social Support and Relationships
6th Week Spiritual and Spiritual Dimension
7th Week Self-Care Strategies Applicable in Daily Life
8th Week Midterm Week
9th Week Barriers to Self-Care and Coping Strategies
10th Week Application and Evaluation
11th Week Application and Evaluation (continued)
12th Week Application and Evaluation (continued)
13th Week Application and Evaluation (continued)
14th Week Application and Evaluation (continued)
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingGüler, D. (2022). Mesleki Stres Faktörlerine Rağmen Ayakta Kalabilme: Ruh Sağlığı Çalışanları İçin Bir Özbakım Rehberi. Nobel Akademi: Ankara
Özdemir, A., & Yılmaz, B. (2018). Ruh Sağlığı Çalışanlarında Öz Bakımın Önemi. İstanbul Üniversitesi Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Hemşireliği Dergisi, 5(2), 87-96.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 18 2 36
Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 14 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 3 12
Total Work Load119
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.96
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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