Information Package / Course Catalogue
Group Therapy
Course Code: KPJ627
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To learn the theoretical framework of group therapy and the process of therapy application based on Interpersonal Relational Role Analysis Therapy (KAIRA) approach to group therapy.

Course Content

Theories, principles and forms of group therapy, interpersonal relational role analysis therapy (KAIRA) approach to group therapy and KAIRA application principles with inpatients.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the theories of group therapy
2.Have a theoretical framework of group therapy.
3.Knows the interpersonal relational role analysis therapy (KAIRA) approach to group therapy.
4.To be able to apply group therapy to group therapy with interpersonal relational role analysis therapy (KIRAA) approach.
5.Knows the difference between group therapy and individual therapy.
Recommended or Required Reading
2.Arslantaş, H. & Dereboy, İ.F., (2016). Structured Group Therapy for Psychiatric Inpatients: Interpersonal/Relational Role AnalysisTurkiye Klinikleri J Psychiatr Nurs-Special Topics. 2(3):34-8
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Cognitive behavioral group therapies
Week 2 - Theoretical
Experiential group therapies
Week 3 - Theoretical
Psychoanalytic group therapies
Week 4 - Theoretical
Psychoanalytic group therapies-Laws of psychodynamics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Attachment in group therapy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sequence / status in group therapy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Interpersonal group therapies & Biopsychosocial role
Week 8 - Theoretical
Interpersonal relational role analysis therapies Definition of role
Week 9 - Theoretical
Interpersonal relational role analysis therapies - The cost of the role
Week 10 - Theoretical
Interpersonal relational role analysis therapies - role gain
Week 11 - Theoretical
Interpersonal relational role analysis therapies - Role acquisition
Week 12 - Theoretical
Interpersonal relational role analysis therapies - the relationship between role and disease
Week 13 - Theoretical
Interpersonal relational role analysis therapies - Role correction
Week 14 - Theoretical
Characteristics of interpersonal relational role analysis therapies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination125227
Final Examination137340
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)95
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
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
3
4
5
4
OÇ-2
4
3
5
3
OÇ-3
4
3
5
4
OÇ-4
4
5
4
3
OÇ-5
4
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026