Information Package / Course Catalogue
Problem Solving Therapy
Course Code: KPJ628
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 examine the conceptual and theoretical aspects of problem-solving therapy and to teach the role of problem-solving therapy in the treatment of mental problems; In addition, the problem-solving therapy stages, principles and techniques to provide the ability to practice therapy by providing understanding.

Course Content

Problem solving as psychological resilience, theoretical perspectives for problem solving, social problem solving process, problem solving therapy approach, principles, effectiveness, application forms.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn problem solving therapy conceptually
2.To have knowledge about the components of problem solving therapy
3.To learn the place of problem solving therapy in the treatment of mental problems
4.To learn the principles and application of problem solving therapy
5. To learn the process and stages of problem solving therapy
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Eskin, M. (2011). Problem solving therapy (2. bs). HYB Publishing: Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic definitions and concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Endurance, coping and problem solving
Week 3 - Theoretical
Components of problem solving
Week 4 - Theoretical
Theoretical approaches to problem solving
Week 5 - Theoretical
Theoretical approaches to problem solving
Week 6 - Theoretical
Problem solving and mental problems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Problem solving and mental problems
Week 8 - Theoretical
The place and effectiveness of problem solving therapy in the treatment of mental problems
Week 9 - Theoretical
Application of problem solving therapy and patient groups
Week 10 - Theoretical
Psychotherapy: Principles, features, challenges and processes of change
Week 11 - Theoretical
Psychotherapy: Principles, features, challenges and processes of change
Week 12 - Theoretical
Evaluation in problem solving therapy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Process and stages of problem solving therapy
Week 14 - Theoretical
A sample problem-solving therapy application
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Term Assignment1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Term Project133336
Final Examination131132
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
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
5
OÇ-2
3
5
OÇ-3
3
5
OÇ-4
3
5
OÇ-5
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026