Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of major psychotherapy approaches. The course is designed to help students learn the fundamental concepts, assumptions about human nature, therapeutic processes, and intervention techniques of object relations theory, self psychology, person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy, existential therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. It also aims to enable students to compare different psychotherapy approaches and evaluate their applications in clinical practice.
Course Content
The course covers object relations theory and its applications, self psychology and its applications, person-centered therapy and its applications, Gestalt therapy, existential therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The theoretical foundations, key concepts, approaches to the therapeutic relationship, intervention techniques, and clinical applications of each approach will be discussed. The course also includes review sessions and practice-oriented activities.
Required Resources
Zabcı, N., Erol, E. (Ed.) (2021) Yetişkin Psikoterapileri - Temel Yaklaşımlar ve Teknikler. 1. Basım, İdeal Kültür Yayınları
Corsini, R. J., & Wedding, D. (2012). Modern Psikoterapiler. Kaknüs Yayınları, Psikoloji Serisi, 24(1), 56.
Recommended Resources
Corsini, R. J., & Wedding, D. (2013). Modern Psikoterapiler Vaka Hikayeleri Kaknüs Yayınları, Psikoloji Serisi
Yorulmaz, O., Öksüzler, B. (2021) Psikoterapide Güncel Konular- Klinik Psikoloji Perspektifinden Çok Boyutlu Bir Bakış. Gözden Geçirilmiş 2. Basım, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Integrate therapeutic tools into practice through role-playing, case studies, and clinical exercises.
- Evaluate the cultural, ethical, and professional considerations in psychotherapy.
- Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze psychotherapy research and its applications.
- Describe the theoretical foundations, assumptions, and goals of major psychotherapy models.
- Identify and apply the basic techniques associated with each therapeutic approach
- Compare and contrast different theories of psychotherapy in terms of strengths and limitations.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Introduction |
| 2 | Framework in Psychotherapy, The Therapeutic Alliance | Framework in Psychotherapy, The Therapeutic Alliance |
| 3 | Introduction to Psychotherapy Theories: History | Introduction to Psychotherapy Theories: History |
| 4 | Psychoanalytic Theory | Psychoanalytic Theory |
| 5 | Psychodynamic Psychotherapies – Object Relations, Self Psychology | Psychodynamic Psychotherapies – Object Relations, Self Psychology |
| 6 | Person-Centered Psychotherapy | Person-Centered Psychotherapy |
| 7 | Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy | Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Behavioral Therapy | Behavioral Therapy |
| 10 | Cognitive Therapy I | Cognitive Therapy I |
| 11 | Cognitive Therapy II | Cognitive Therapy II |
| 12 | Gestalt Therapy | Corsini, R. J., & Wedding, D. (2012). Modern psikoterapiler. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. |
| 13 | Interpersonal Therapy | Corsini, R. J., & Wedding, D. (2012). Modern psikoterapiler. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. |
| 14 | Existential Therapy | Existential Therapy |
| 15 | Final Exam | Final Exam |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |