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Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (English 30%)

RPSD471

PREMARRIAGE COUNSELING

Course Code
RPSD471
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 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. Know the basic principles and concepts of the pre-marriage counseling process.
  2. Know the functioning of premarriage psychological counseling process.
  3. Apply premariage counseling techniques.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsPrinciples and Technics of Psychological Counseling Family Counselling
Course DescriptionGaining basic skills in conducting the premarital counseling process by obtaining information about the premarital counseling process, related theories and psycho-educational programs.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introducing the course and explaining the general objectives, defining the roles and responsibilities of the students
2nd Week Importance of relationships, Theories of love, Pre-marital period and romantic relationships
3rd Week Basic concepts of family and marriage, Choosing a spouse and important factors in choosing a spouse
4th Week Spouse selection theories, Premarital counseling
5th Week Topics covered in premarital counseling, Evaluation in premarital counseling
6th Week Techniques-exercises used in premarital counseling
7th Week Premarital relationship development programs, Effects of premarital counseling
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Homework Presentations
10th Week Homework Presentations
11th Week Homework Presentations
12th Week Homework Presentations
13th Week Homework Presentations
14th Week Homework Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingRequested Resources
1. Kalkan, M. ve Hamamcı, Z. (2012 Editör). Evlilik Öncesi Psikolojik Danışma. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
2. Nazlı, S. (2020 Editör). Evlilik ve Aile Psikolojik Danışmanlığı. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.

Recommended Resources
1. Davis, M. W. (1995). An experimental study of the `growing together? marriage preparation program. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Purdue University.
2. Glasser W. & Glasser, C. (2007). Eight lessons for a happier marriage. New york: Harper Collins.
3. Hendrick, S.S. (2016). Yakın ilişkiler psikolojisi. (A. Dönmez; A. Büyükşahin Sunal, Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Nobel Yayınları (Orijinal çalışma basım tarihi 2004).
4. Nazlı, S. (2020). Aile Danışmanlığı Uygulamaları. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
5. Nazlı, S. (2020). Aile Danışmanlığı. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
6. O?leary, K. D., Herman, R. E. & Jongsma, A. E. (2014). Çift psikoterapisi tedavi planlayıcısı. (A. Yıldırım, Çev.). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık (Orijinal çalışma basım tarihi 2011).
7. Stahmann, R. F.ve Hiebert, W. J. (1997). Premarital counseling: The professional?s handbook. New York: Lexington Books.
8. Wright, H. N. (1992). The premarital counseling handbook. Chicago: Moody Press.
9. Yavuzer, H. (Editör)(2004). Evlilik Okulu. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Case Study
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 20
Practice 1 40
Presentation of Book 1 20
Presentation of Article 1 10
Other 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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