GRADUATE SCHOOL
Clinical Psychology With Thesis (English)
CPSY 522 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Family and Couple Therapy
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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CPSY 522
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Second Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
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| Course Objectives | This course will cover principles of family and couple therapies and it will focus on the application of these therapies. The aim of this course is to give an overview of family systems and sub family systems. It also aims to compare various family and couple therapies by providing cases. The course focuses on the factors that influence family member and it examines pathological relationship patterns in families. These pathological relation patterns in families will be analyzed by various theories and research. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course focuses on understanding the factors that deeply influence psychological health of family members and explain the pathological relationship patterns in family by the help of related theories. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
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| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to the course | |
| 2 | Perspectives on Intimate Relationships | Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2019). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (9th Edition). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. ISBN:978-1-259-91429-4 (Chapter 1) |
| 3 | The History of Family Science and the Evolution of Family Therapy | Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0205496156 (Chapter 2) Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2019). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (9th Edition). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. ISBN:978-1-259-91429-4 (Chapter 3) |
| 4 | Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics/Family Development: Continuity and Change | Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2019). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (9th Edition). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. ISBN:978-1-259-91429-4 (Chapter 3) Goldenberg, H., & Goldenberg, I. (2012). Family therapy: An overview (8th Edition). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1111828806 (Chapter 2) Assigned Article 1.1: Tanner, L. R., Haddock, S. A., Zimmerman, T. S., & Lund, L. K. (2003). Images of couples and families in Disney feature-length animated films. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 31(5), 355-373. |
| 5 | Family Systems Theory | Goldenberg, H., & Goldenberg, I. (2012). Family therapy: An overview (8th Edition). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1111828806 (Chapter 4) Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0205496156 (Chapter 4) Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2019). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (9th Edition). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. ISBN:978-1-259-91429-4 (Chapter 3) Assigned Article 2.1: Karakurt, G., & Silver, K. E. (2014). Therapy for childhood sexual abuse survivors using attachment and family systems theory orientations. The American journal of family therapy, 42(1), 79-91. Assigned Article 2.2: Ng, K. M., & Smith, S. D. (2006). The relationships between attachment theory and intergenerational family systems theory. The Family Journal, 14(4), 430-440. |
| 6 | Family Systems Theory | Goldenberg, H., & Goldenberg, I. (2012). Family therapy: An overview (8th Edition). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1111828806 (Chapter 4) Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0205496156 (Chapter 4) Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2019). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (9th Edition). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. ISBN:978-1-259-91429-4 (Chapter 3) Assigned Article 3.1: Hooper, L. M. (2007). The application of attachment theory and family systems theory to the phenomena of parentification. The Family Journal, 15(3), 217-223. Assigned Article 3.2: Haskins, C. (2003). Treating sibling incest using a family systems approach. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 25(4), 337-350. |
| 7 | Bowen Family Systems Therapy | Goldenberg, H., & Goldenberg, I. (2012). Family therapy: An overview (8th Edition). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1111828806 (Chapter 8) Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0205496156 (Chapter 5) Assigned Article 4.1: Heiden Rootes, K. M., Jankowski, P. J., & Sandage, S. J. (2010). Bowen family systems theory and spirituality: Exploring the relationship between triangulation and religious questing. Contemporary Family Therapy, 32, 89-101. Assigned Article 4.2: Erdem, G., & Safi, O. A. (2018). The cultural lens approach to Bowen family systems theory: Contributions of family change theory. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 10(2), 469-483. |
| 8 | Bowen Family Systems Therapy | Goldenberg, H., & Goldenberg, I. (2012). Family therapy: An overview (8th Edition). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1111828806 (Chapter 8) Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0205496156 (Chapter 5) Assigned Article 5.1: Peleg-Popko, O. (2002). Bowen theory: A study of differentiation of self, social anxiety, and physiological symptoms. Contemporary Family Therapy, 24, 355-369. Assigned Article 5.2: Willis, K., Miller, R. B., Yorgason, J., & Dyer, J. (2021). Was bowen correct? The relationship between differentiation and triangulation. Contemporary Family Therapy, 43, 1-11. |
| 9 | Minuchin Structural Family Therapy | Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0205496156 - Chapter 7 (pp. 110-128) Assigned Article 6.1: Parker, M. L., & Molteni, J. (2017). Structural family therapy and autism spectrum disorder: Bridging the disciplinary divide. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 45(3), 135-148. Assigned Article 6.2: Negash, S., & Morgan, M. L. (2016). A family affair: Examining the impact of parental infidelity on children using a structural family therapy framework. Contemporary Family Therapy, 38, 198-209. |
| 10 | Minuchin Structural Family Therapy | Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0205496156 - Chapter 7 (pp. 110-128) Assigned Article 7.1: Eddy, B. P., Clayton, C., & Hertlein, K. M. (2020). Our family is a team: A structural family therapy tool for counselors. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 1-14. Assigned Article 7.2: Chappelle, N., & Tadros, E. (2021). Using structural family therapy to understand the impact of poverty and trauma on African American adolescents. The Family Journal, 29(2), 237-244. Additional Article (we will discuss it together): Pak, M. D., & Öztürk, B. (2019). Yapısal aile terapisi kuramı ekseninde "İstanbullu Gelin" dizisinin analizi. Journal of International Social Research, 12(65), 1202-1208. |
| 11 | Satir Experiential Family Therapy | Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0205496156 - Chapter 8 (pp. 129-147) Assigned Article 8.1: Allen, E. E., Anaya, I. M., Dearing, T. A., D’Aniello, C., Roberts, F. E., & Smith, M. (2022). Satir Family Therapy and Adolescent Mental Health Implications of COVID-19. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 1-14. Assigned Article 8.2: Lau, W. K. W., Leung, P. P. Y., & Chung, C. L. P. (2019). Effects of the Satir model on mental health: A randomized controlled trial. Research on Social Work Practice, 29(7), 775-785. |
| 12 | Satir Experiential Family Therapy | Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0205496156 - Chapter 8 (pp. 129-147) Banmen, J. (2002). The Satir model: Yesterday and today. Contemporary Family Therapy, 24(1), 7-22. |
| 13 | Professional Issues and Ethical Practices | Goldenberg, H., & Goldenberg, I. (2012). Family therapy: An overview (8th Edition). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1111828806 (Chapter 6) Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0205496156 (Chapter 3) Hertlein, K. M., Blumer, M. L., & Mihaloliakos, J. H. (2015). Marriage and family counselors’ perceived ethical issues related to online therapy. The Family Journal, 23(1), 5-12. |
| 14 | Review of the Semester | - |
| 15 | - | - |
| 16 | - | - |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Required texts for this course Goldenberg, H., & Goldenberg, I. (2012). Family therapy: An overview (8th Edition). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1111828806
Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0205496156
Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2019). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (9th Edition). New York, NY: McGraw Hill. ISBN:978-1-259-91429-4
Recommended book list Glick, I. D., Rait, D. S., Heru, A. M., & Ascher, M. (2016). Couples and family therapy in clinical practice (5th Edition). Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 978-1118897256
Patterson, J., Williams, L., Edwards, T. M., Chamow, L., & Grauf-Grounds, C. (2018). Essential skills in family therapy: From the first interview to termination (3rd Edition). Guilford Publications. ISBN: 9781462533435 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Course slides Current articles |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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40
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury |
1
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20
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| Project |
1
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40
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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58
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58
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| Project |
1
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77
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77
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
0
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| Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To be able to advance and deepen undergraduate level psychological knowledge to an expert level. |
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| 2 | To be able to examine acquired knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis and understand the interaction between psychology and other related disciplines. |
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| 3 | To be able to use the acquired theoretical and applied psychology knowledge at an expert level. |
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| 4 | To be able to make a case formulation with a certain psychotherapy approach and apply innervation techniques accordingly. |
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| 5 | To be able to evaluate personality structures and psychological disorders during clinical interviews, and write a psychological evaluation rapport. |
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| 6 | To be able to analyze field related problems according to scientific methods and tools and develop a solution strategy. |
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| 7 | To be able to question and critically evaluate issues that are related to behavioral and mental processes with a scientific and creative approach. |
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| 8 | To be able to act according to legislation, professional values, and ethical principles while acquiring field knowledge. |
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| 9 | To be able to differentiate the genetic, physiological, social and environmental factors while explaining individual’s emotion, thought and behavior; and to understand and interpret the interaction of these factors. |
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| 10 | To have the acquired competence in etiology, symptoms, prognosis and termination of a psychological disorder. |
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| 11 | To have the competence to evaluate and integrate current research and critical approaches in the field. |
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| 12 | To be able to make use of foreign language for learning new knowledge and to communicate with foreign colleagues. |
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| 13 | To be able to use computer software as well as other informatics and communication technologies required in psychology at an advanced level. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
