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Course Description Course Name : Principles and Techniques of Group Counseling. Course Code : RPD308 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. SONGÜL SONAY GÜÇRAY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Identifies basic concept and principles regarding group counseling process. Lists basic helping skills in counseling process. Gives appropriate samples for each basic thrapeutic skills in counseling process. Describes different methods and tchniques used in the counseling process. Explains where and for which purpose the basic helping skills will be used in counseling process. Lists essential helping skills in group counseling process. Gives appropriate samples for each basic thrapeutic skills in counseling process Clasify types of different groups and express differences and similarity between groups. Evaluate necessary skills to be gained to help the group members, Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : General objective of the course: Have the students gain knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding related to group counseling.. Course Contents : Both theoretical and practical subjects about psychological group counseling take place in this course.The content course includes these topics: The general characteristics of group counseling. Comparing individual counseling with group counseling. Helping skills and basic techniques in group counseling. Stages of group counseling process. How to be a effective group leader? The role of group counselor in different group stages. Facilitating skills of group process. Initiating and terminating skills in group counseling, Applying different techniques and skills used in group counseling, The procedure to be followed for the arrangement of the groups, The selection of the group members. Different theoretical approaches for group counseling. Characteristics of group counseling process. The types of groups: Encounter groups, psycho-educational groups, training groups, gestalt groups, psychodrama groups and self-help groups. These mentioned course subjects are taught theoretically, giving examples, with computer presentations, giving daily assignments, by dramatization, role playing, modeling, videos etc. with various applications. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 History of group counseling. The general characteristics of group counseling. Kağnıcı, Y.; Koydemir, S.; Çakır, G.; Gizir, C.A., & Tuna, M.E. (2011). Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 2 Comparing individual counseling with group counseling. Helping skills and essential techniques in group counseling, Kağnıcı, Y.; Koydemir, S.; Çakır, G.; Gizir, C.A., & Tuna, M.E. (2011). Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 3 Stages of group counseling process, Assignment. Kağnıcı, Y.; Koydemir, S.; Çakır, G.; Gizir, C.A., & Tuna, M.E. (2011). Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 4 How to be a group leader? The role of group counselor in different group stages. Facilitating skills of group process. Assignment. Kağnıcı, Y.; Koydemir, S.; Çakır, G.; Gizir, C.A., & Tuna, M.E. (2011). Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 5 Facilitating skills of group process. Group counseling skills. Initiating and terminating skills in group counseling, process and sessions. Assignment. Kağnıcı, Y.; Koydemir, S.; Çakır, G.; Gizir, C.A., & Tuna, M.E. (2011). Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 6 Group counseling skills Applying different techniques used in group counseling, Assignment. Kağnıcı, Y.; Koydemir, S.; Çakır, G.; Gizir, C.A., & Tuna, M.E. (2011). Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 7 MIDTERM EXAM 8 Grupla danışmada farklı teknikleri uygulama Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 9 The procedure to be followed for the arrangement of the groups, ), Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 10 The procedure to be followed for the arrangement of the groups, Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 11 The selection of the group members, Ethic Standarts in group counseling. Assignment. Kağnıcı, Y.; Koydemir, S.; Çakır, G.; Gizir, C.A., & Tuna, M.E. (2011). Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 12 The selection of the group members, Ethic Standarts in group counseling. Assignment. Kağnıcı, Y.; Koydemir, S.; Çakır, G.; Gizir, C.A., & Tuna, M.E. (2011). Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 13 Different theoretical approaches for group counseling. Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 14 Different theoretical approaches for group counseling. The types of groups: Encounter groups, Psycho-educational groups, training groups, gestalt groups, psychodrama groups and self-help groups. Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 15 The types of groups: Encounter groups, Psycho-educational groups, training groups, gestalt groups, psychodrama groups and self-help groups. Direct teaching, Ask question, Presentations (projection), 16/17 FİNAL EXAM   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Aktaş, A. M. (1997), Group Process and Dynamics, Sistem Publications. İstanbul.  Carroll, M. R., Wiggins, J. D. (2008). Elements of Group Counseling . Concepts, Principles and Applicatiıns. Interpreter: Süleyman Doğan, Pegem A Publications, Ankara.  Dökmen, Ü. (1994). Communication Conflicts and Emphaty. Sistem Publishing Company, İstanbul.  Fehr, S. S. (2000) Introduction to Group Psychotherapy. Guide Book for Group Psychotherapists. Sistem Publishing Company, İstanbul.  Güleç, C. (1993) Psychotherapists, Hekimler Yayın Birliği, Ankara.  Morganett, S. R. (2005). Life Skills: Applications of Group Counseling for Adolesences, Interpreter: S. Sonay Güçray, Alim Kaya, Mesut Saçkes. Pegem A Publishing Company. Ankara.  Naar, R. (1987) First Step to Group Psychotherapies. Interpreter: Nesrin Hisli, Erdem Publications. İzmir.  Vinogradov, S.; Yalom, I. D. (1996) Group Psychotherapies, Compos Mentis Publications, Ankara.  Voltan-Acar, N. (2002) Exercises and Experiments in Group Counseling. Nobel Publications, Ankara.  Yalom, I. D. (1998) Short Term Group Therapies: Principles and Thechniques, (Interpreter N. Hisli Şahin), Turkish Psychologists Association Publications.  Yalom, I.D. (1992) Theory and Practice of Group Therapy. Interpreter: A. Tangör, Ö. Karaçam, Nobel Medicine Books, İstanbul.  Brammer,M, L., ve Macdonald G.,(1996). Helping Relationship Process and Skills. 6th Ed.Allyn and Bacon.  Okun, B. F. (1997).Effective Helping. Interviewing and Counseling Techniques.5th Ed. Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.   Kağnıcı, Y.; Koydemir, S.; Çakır, G.; Gizir, C.A., & Tuna, M.E. (2011). Group Counseling . (Ed. A. Demir, S. Koydemir). . Pegem A Publishing Company. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance 5 2 Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development 2 3 Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology 5 4 Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning 2 5 Explains career development and career choice process 0 6 Explains scientific research methods and techniques 5 7 Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process 0 8 Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics 0 9 Explains classroom and behavior management approaches 3 10 Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs 2 11 Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels 2 12 Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics 4 13 Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling 5 14 Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career 4 15 Develops insight and is open to learning and development 4 16 Shows empathy and care towards people 5 17 Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships 5 18 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 3 19 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts 5 20 In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 16 3 48     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 25 3 75 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 130 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.2 ECTS Credit: 5