TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Master's Degree With Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	7
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Become acquainted with the historical roots, the research and assessment methods and techniques of CBTs. 2) Formulate a cognitive/behavioral analysis using behavioral and cognitive theoretical models from specific cases. 3) Structure a CBT session. 4) Apply several specific methods and techniques of CBT (e.g, behavioral records, reinforcement procedures, exposure methods, relaxation training). 5) Evaluate the effectiveness of CBT methods and techniques.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	This course addresses the basic philosophical assumptions and historical development of cognitive and behavioral therapies and introduces students to issues of treatment planning, case conceptualization, therapeutic techniques, and interventions. Reasons for the emergence of cognitive orientations and research are explored. In this course, Cognitive-Behavioral based assessment processes and how CBT conceptualizes specific disorders are also explored. For this purpose, CBT based treatments of certain disorders such as depression, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders and disorders of sexual dysfunction are discussed in detail.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introduction to Cognitive Behavior Therapy 2nd Week Overview of Treatment & Cognitive Conceptualization 3rd Week Evaluation Session & Structure of the First Therapy Session 4th Week Behavioral Activation 5th Week Session 2 and Beyond: Structure and Format 6th Week Problems with Structuring the Therapy Session 7th Week Identifying Automatic Thoughts and Identifying Emotions 8th Week Evaluating Automatic Thoughts and Responding to Automatic Thoughts 9th Week Identifying and Modifying Intermediate Beliefs 10th Week Identifying and Modifying Core Beliefs 11th Week Additional Cognitive and Behavioral Techniques 12th Week Imagery and Homework 13th Week Termination and Relapse Prevention 14th Week Treatment Planning & Problems in Therapy
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Beck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Publications. Farmer, R. F., & Chapman, A. L. (2016). Behavioral interventions in cognitive behavior therapy: Practical guidance for putting theory into action (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. * The primary textbook for this course is renewed every year.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Quiz 4 40 Total(%) 40 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam Preparation for Quiz 4 15 60 Individual or group work 14 5 70 Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 3 3 Homework Total Workload 205 Total Workload / 30 6,83 ECTS Credits of the Course 7
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No