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Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (English 30%)

RPSD310

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING

Course Code
RPSD310
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. know basic concepts and principles of spiritual counseling,
  2. know theological, philosophical, sociological and psychological bases of spiritual counseling,
  3. understand the difference of spiritual and religious counseling,
  4. realize the power of spirituality in human life
  5. recognize the effects of counselor and psychologist?s spiritual process,
  6. use his / her awareness for the benefit of the client
  7. use basic psychological counseling skills, psychological counseling theories to understand the client's spirituality,
  8. have knowledge about ethical and legal issues related to spiritual counseling,
  9. be sensitive to the spiritual needs of clients with different cultural and individual characteristics.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsTheories of Psychological Counseling
Course DescriptionBasic concepts and principles of spiritual counseling, spirituality, morality, psychological counseling and psychotherapy; spiritual counseling in the context of multicultural counseling, universal values of religion and spirituality; belief, morality and identity development; religious (theological), philosophical, sociological and psychological foundations of spiritual counseling; helping relationships in monotheistic religions and eastern religions; grief, emotion regulation, mindfulness, well-being, altruism, forgiveness, resistance, authenticity in context of spiritual counseling; spiritual measurement, ethics in spiritual counseling.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Meeting, Aims and Objectives of the Course
2nd Week Essentials Of Spiritual Counseling and Historical Process
3rd Week Spiritual Counselor Competences
4th Week Spiritual Counseling and Psychological Counseling Theories
5th Week Spiritual Counseling and Psychological Counseling Theories
6th Week Spiritual Counseling and Psychological Counseling Theories
7th Week Multicultural Counseling and Spiritual Counseling
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Spiritual Counseling with Individuals and Groups in Different Developmental Needs
10th Week Spiritual Counseling with Individuals and Groups in Different Developmental Needs
11th Week Spiritual Counseling with Disadvantaged Groups
12th Week Techniques Used in Spiritual Counseling and Assessment Methods
13th Week Examination of the Good Practices in Spiritual Counseling
14th Week Evaluation of Course
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingEkşi, H. (2017). Psikoterapi ve psikolojik danışmada maneviyat: Kuramlar ve uygulamalar. İstanbul: Kaknüs Psikoloji.
Cashwell, C. S. and Young, S. (2011). Integrating spirituality and religion into counseling: A guide to competent practice. VA: American Counseling Association.
Cashwell, C. S., and Young, J. S. (2004). Spirituality in counselor training: A content analysis of courses taught in CACREP-accredited programs. Counseling and Values, 48, 96?109
Young, J., Wiggins-Frame, M. and Cashwell, C. S. (2007). Spirituality and counselor competence: A national survey of American Counseling Association members. Journal of Counseling and Development,85, 47-52.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
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 4 2 8
Individual or group work 11 1 11
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 2 4
Quiz 4 1 4
Article 2 6 12
Total Work Load66
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.2
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K2 X X
K3 X X
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K6 X
K7
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K9 X
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K13 X
K14
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K16 X X
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