Information Package

Program of Psychology (English)

PSY454

INTRODUCTION TO SCHEMA THERAPY

Course Code
PSY454
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. Be informed about the basic characteristics, the historical developments and current status of the schema therapy.
  2. Explain the importance of the therapeutic relationship, evaluation, and formulation.
  3. Identify the cognitive and behavioral techniques used in the course of the therapy.
  4. Interpret how schema therapy are utilized in different problems.
  5. Distinguish the different aspects of schema therapy from other psychotherapy approaches.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to teach undergraduate students theoretical background of schema therapy, help them to gain insight about their daily experiential processes and introduce them with basic therapeutic skills of schema therapy. This course contains introduction of schema therapy techniques and observation of schema therapy applications via visual and audio materials.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction & Schema Therapy in Historical Perspective
2nd Week Theoretical Model: Early Maladaptive Schemas
3rd Week Theoretical Model: Early Maladaptive Schemas
4th Week Schema Assessment
5th Week Cognitive Strategies
6th Week Experiential Strategies
7th Week Behavioral Pattern Breaking
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week The Therapy Relationship
10th Week Schema Modes
11th Week Scheme Therapy for Axis I Disorder
12th Week Scheme Therapy for Axis I Disorder
13th Week Schema Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorders
14th Week Schema Therapy for Narcissistic Personality Disorders
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingYoung, J., Klosko, J. S., & Weishaar, M. E. (2003). Schema therapy: A practioner?s guide. New York: Guilford Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Presentation of Case Study 1 20
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 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
Case Study Presentation 1 25 25
Total Work Load178
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.93
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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