Faculty of Education · Guidance and Psychological Counselling · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to learn the basic concepts, principles and techniques related to the group counseling process, and to gain knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding about group counseling.
Course Content
Basic concepts and principles of group counseling; group counseling process; group counseling skills and techniques, stages of the group, groups for different problems and age periods.
Required Resources
Demir, A. ve Koydemir, S. (Eds) (2011). Grupla psikolojik danışma. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık
Voltan-Acar, N. (2010). Grupla psikolojik danışmada alıştırmalar-deneyler (4. Basım). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Voltan-Acar, N. (2012). Grupla psikolojik danışma ilke ve teknikleri (9. Basım). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Corey, M. S. and Corey, G. (2006) Groups: Process and practice (seventh edition). Belmont, CA: Thompson Higher Education.
Recommended Resources
Carroll M. R. and Wiggins, J. D. (2008). Grupla psikolojik danışmanın temel öğeleri: Kavramlar, ilkeler ve uygulamalar. (S. Doğan, Çev.). Ankara: PEGEM Akademi.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Practice | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General introduction – general information about course requirements, exams and assignments | General introduction – general information about course requirements, exams and assignments |
| 2 | An Overview of Group Counseling | |
| 3 | Concepts Related to Group Psychological Counseling | |
| 4 | Psychological Counseling | |
| 5 | Characteristics of a Psychological Counseling Group | |
| 6 | Therapeutic Forces in Group Counseling | |
| 7 | Stages of the Group | |
| 8 | • Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Therapeutic Work Harmony | |
| 10 | Goals of Group Psychological Counseling | |
| 11 | Resistance in Group Counseling | |
| 12 | Transference in Group Counseling | |
| 13 | Exercises in Group Psychological Counseling | |
| 14 | Clients with Difficulties in Group Counseling | |
| 15 | Leadership Skills and Group Dynamics in Group Counseling | |
| 16 | final | final |