Information Package / Course Catalogue
Psychotherapy Approaches
Course Code: KPJ503
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce different psychotherapy approaches in a historical context, compare these theoretical approaches and examine them with a critical perspective.

Course Content

Within the scope of the course, explanations of psychopathology and personality, therapeutic change mechanisms, psychotherapy practices and techniques, strengths and weaknesses of each psychotherapy approach will be discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Tolga KÖSKÜN
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning different psychotherapy theories.
2.Gain knowledge of the main principles and skills of therapy interviewing
3.Having knowledge about ethical responsibilities regarding psychotherapy
4.Knows the difference between different psychotherapy approaches.
5.Evaluates psychotherapy approaches critically.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Prochaska, J. O., & Norcross, J. C. (2018). Systems of psychotherapy: A transtheoretical analysis. Oxford University Press.
2.Norcross, J. C., & Lambert, M. J. (Eds.). (2019). Psychotherapy relationships that work: Volume 1: Evidence-based therapist contributions. Oxford University Press.
3.Norcross, J. C., & Lambert, M. J. (2011). Psychotherapy relationships that work II (Vol. 48, No. 1, p. 4). Educational Publishing Foundation.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
An overview of the history of psychotherapy and research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Important topics and examples in psychotherapy research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Transtheoretical perspective on psychotherapy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Basic principles and features in psychotherapy practices
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ethics in psychotherapy practices
Week 6 - Theoretical
Psikoterapi görüşme becerileri
Week 7 - Theoretical
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy approaches
Week 8 - Theoretical
Behavioral psychotherapies
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cognitive psychotherapies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Existential psychotherapy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Gestalt psychotherapy
Week 12 - Theoretical
Client Centered Psychotherapy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Family and Group therapies
Week 14 - Theoretical
Effectiveness and Effectiveness of Psychotherapy Approaches
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%50
Assignment1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory145298
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
2
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
3
4
5
OÇ-2
2
5
3
4
4
4
5
5
3
4
5
OÇ-3
3
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
3
4
5
OÇ-4
3
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
3
4
5
OÇ-5
3
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
3
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026