Graduate Education Institute · Clinical Psychology · Master
Course Objective
During the course, it is aimed that the students become familiar with the issues and discussions related to existential psychotherapy. Concepts will be covered in line with the philosophical background, historical development and current approaches of existential psychotherapy. It is expected to absorb the central theories and concepts related to Logotherapy, Existential-Humanistic Therapy and Existential-Phenomenological Therapy.
Course Content
Within the scope of the course, the approaches of different philosophical movements to human spirituality and the principles of existential psychotherapy such as logotherapy will be explained. In this framework, it will be focused on what the differences and common aspects of philosophy, especially the existential philosophy's approaches to human spirituality, from other theories are, on which subjects it is still in development, and how it is related to the biological aspects of human spirituality.
Course Learning Outcomes
- - Explaining and defining the basic concepts of existential psychotherapy.
- - Analyzing the history and development of existentialist thought.
- - Comparing Frankl's logotherapy and analysis approaches with other psychotherapy methods.
- - Explaining the practical applications and clinical examples of existential psychotherapy.
- - To develop critical thinking skills that will enable students to reflect on human life and the search for meaning from an existentialist perspective.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 8 | 128 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Introduction of the Course - Introduction to Existentialism | General Introduction of the Course - Introduction to Existentialism |
| 2 | Existentialist Concepts | Existentialist Concepts |
| 3 | Dimensions of Existence | Dimensions of Existence |
| 4 | Pre-Existential Philosophy | Pre-Existential Philosophy |
| 5 | Existential Philosophy 1 | Existential Philosophy 1 |
| 6 | Existential Philosophy 2 | Existential Philosophy 2 |
| 7 | Vienna Schools and Frankl | Vienna Schools and Frankl |
| 8 | Ramazan Bayramı Tatili | Ramazan Bayramı Tatili |
| 9 | Vize Sınavı | Vize Sınavı |
| 10 | Types of Existential Psychotherapy 1 | Types of Existential Psychotherapy 1 |
| 11 | Varoluşçu Psikoterapi Türleri 2 | Varoluşçu Psikoterapi Türleri 2 |
| 12 | Existential Analysis and Logotherapy 1 | Existential Analysis and Logotherapy 1 |
| 13 | Existential Analysis and Logotherapy 2 | Existential Analysis and Logotherapy 2 |
| 14 | Existential Analysis and Logotherapy 3 | Existential Analysis and Logotherapy 3 |
| 15 | Existential Analysis and Logotherapy 4 | Existential Analysis and Logotherapy 4 |
| 16 | Finals | Lecture notes |