At the end of this course, the students; 1) know basic concepts and principles of spiritual counseling, 2) know theological, philosophical, sociological and psychological bases of spiritual counseling, 3) understand the difference of spiritual and religious counseling, 4) realize the power of spirituality in human life 5) recognize the effects of counselor and psychologist?s spiritual process, 6) use his / her awareness for the benefit of the client 7) use basic psychological counseling skills, psychological counseling theories to understand the client's spirituality, 8) have knowledge about ethical and legal issues related to spiritual counseling, 9) be sensitive to the spiritual needs of clients with different cultural and individual characteristics.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
Theories of Psychological Counseling
COURSE DEFINITION
Basic concepts and principles of spiritual counseling, spirituality, morality, psychological counseling and psychotherapy; spiritual counseling in the context of multicultural counseling, universal values of religion and spirituality; belief, morality and identity development; religious (theological), philosophical, sociological and psychological foundations of spiritual counseling; helping relationships in monotheistic religions and eastern religions; grief, emotion regulation, mindfulness, well-being, altruism, forgiveness, resistance, authenticity in context of spiritual counseling; spiritual measurement, ethics in spiritual counseling.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Meeting, Aims and Objectives of the Course
2nd Week
Essentials Of Spiritual Counseling and Historical Process
3rd Week
Spiritual Counselor Competences
4th Week
Spiritual Counseling and Psychological Counseling Theories
5th Week
Spiritual Counseling and Psychological Counseling Theories
6th Week
Spiritual Counseling and Psychological Counseling Theories
7th Week
Multicultural Counseling and Spiritual Counseling
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Spiritual Counseling with Individuals and Groups in Different Developmental Needs
10th Week
Spiritual Counseling with Individuals and Groups in Different Developmental Needs
11th Week
Spiritual Counseling with Disadvantaged Groups
12th Week
Techniques Used in Spiritual Counseling and Assessment Methods
13th Week
Examination of the Good Practices in Spiritual Counseling
14th Week
Evaluation of Course
15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Ekşi, H. (2017). Psikoterapi ve psikolojik danışmada maneviyat: Kuramlar ve uygulamalar. İstanbul: Kaknüs Psikoloji. Cashwell, C. S. and Young, S. (2011). Integrating spirituality and religion into counseling: A guide to competent practice. VA: American Counseling Association. Cashwell, C. S., and Young, J. S. (2004). Spirituality in counselor training: A content analysis of courses taught in CACREP-accredited programs. Counseling and Values, 48, 96?109 Young, J., Wiggins-Frame, M. and Cashwell, C. S. (2007). Spirituality and counselor competence: A national survey of American Counseling Association members. Journal of Counseling and Development,85, 47-52.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Questions/Answers,Case Study,Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Assignment
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
4
2
8
Individual or group work
12
1
12
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
12
2
24
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Presentation (including preperation)
2
2
4
Quiz
4
1
4
Article
2
6
12
Total Workload
64
Total Workload / 30
2,13
ECTS Credits of the Course
2
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
