Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology (English) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This course aims to introduce undergraduate psychology students to the fundamental concepts, theoretical foundations, and practical principles of group psychotherapy. Students will examine how the group functions as a therapeutic tool, explore group dynamics and therapeutic factors, and critically evaluate the ways in which group therapy differs from individual therapy.
Course Content
The course covers the concept and definition of groups, types of groups and their areas of application, Yalom's therapeutic factors, group process and dynamics, the roles and intervention skills of the group leader, member selection and preparation for group therapy, short-term and long-term group therapy models, and the characteristics of inpatient groups.
Required Resources
Fehr, S. S. (2000/2014). Grup Terapisine Giriş. (Çev. Fatma Zengin). Sistem Yayıncılık. (Özgün eser: Introduction to Group Therapy: A Practical Guide. Routledge.)
Ergüney-Okumuş, F. E. (2023). Grup Psikoterapisine Giriş: Kuram ve Uygulama Örnekleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Yalom, I. (1995). Grup Psikoterapisinin Teori ve Pratiği. (Çev. Ataman Tangör & Özgür Karaçam). Birinci Baskı: 2002, Kabalcı Yayınları.
Recommended Resources
Yalom, I. (1983). Kısa Süreli Grup Terapileri: İlkeler ve Teknikler. (Çev. Nesrin Hisli Şahin). Birinci Baskı: 1998, Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.
Corey, M. S., Corey, G. ve Corey, C. (2018). Gruplar: Süreç ve uygulama (8. bs.; A. Tosun, Çev.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students learn how to execute a group of processes.
- The student learns the application of different approaches of group psychotherapy
- The students learns the functioning of the group process
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 17 | 3 | 51 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 17 | 3 | 51 |
| Midterm | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction and Setting the Framework—What Is Group Psychotherapy? | Course Introduction and Setting the Framework—What Is Group Psychotherapy? |
| 2 | The History of Group Psychotherapy | The History of Group Psychotherapy |
| 3 | The History of Group Psychotherapy | The History of Group Psychotherapy |
| 4 | Building the Group | Building the Group |
| 5 | The Group's Life Cycle | The Group's Life Cycle |
| 6 | Theoretical Approaches in Group Psychotherapy | Theoretical Approaches in Group Psychotherapy |
| 7 | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY |
| 8 | Group Leadership | Group Leadership |
| 9 | MIDTERM | MIDTERM |
| 10 | Psychotherapy in Different Groups | Psychotherapy in Different Groups |
| 11 | Short-Term Group Psychotherapy | Short-Term Group Psychotherapy |
| 12 | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY |
| 13 | Ethical Issues in Group Psychotherapy | Ethical Issues in Group Psychotherapy |
| 14 | Film Analysis - The Therapist Series | Film Analysis - The Therapist Series |
| 15 | Case Analysis—Trauma Case | Case Analysis—Trauma Case |
| 16 | Case Study—Eating Disorder | Case Study—Eating Disorder |