Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF KOZAKLI / SHB220 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING

Code: SHB220 Course Title: FAMILY COUNSELLING Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MERVE NURLU (nurlu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) MERVE NURLU,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts of family system, family life stages, stress in the family and conflict resolution methods; to provide information on family counseling approaches, the role and responsibilities of the social worker as a family counselor, its importance, social services for families and family support services.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can know how to intervene in the family system. PO-3 Explains the relationship between the study areas of social work and application frameworks.
PO-23 Makes use of development and personality theories while explaining human behavior.
PO-24 Explains the interaction of human behavior with the social environment with its basic dimensions.
PO-28 When individuals encounter problem situations, they find effective solutions and use the right intervention methods.
PO-31 Makes use of other disciplines (Psychology, Sociology, Law) that form the basis of social work and uses the knowledge related to the subject areas.
Examination
LO-2 can explain healthy family characteristics. PO-31 Makes use of other disciplines (Psychology, Sociology, Law) that form the basis of social work and uses the knowledge related to the subject areas.
Examination
LO-3 can explain the role and function of the social worker as a family counselor. PO-1 Explains the basics of social work as well as the framework and field of study of social work.
PO-3 Explains the relationship between the study areas of social work and application frameworks.
Examination
LO-4 can raise awareness with families about social work and family support services. PO-1 Explains the basics of social work as well as the framework and field of study of social work.
PO-3 Explains the relationship between the study areas of social work and application frameworks.
Examination
LO-5 can explain the basic approaches of family counseling. PO-31 Makes use of other disciplines (Psychology, Sociology, Law) that form the basis of social work and uses the knowledge related to the subject areas.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
family system, family life stages, healthy family characteristics, stress and conflict in families, conflict resolution methods in families, family counseling approaches, family counseling in social work, the role, responsibility and importance of a social worker as a family counselor.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 family system and family counseling Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
2 healthy family characteristics Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
3 family life stages Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
4 communication in the family Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
5 stress and sources of stress in the family Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
6 conflict resolution methods in the family Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
7 The importance of the social worker in family counseling Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
8 mid-term exam
9 The role and function of the social worker as a family counselor Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
10 social and family support services with families Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
11 social and family support services with families Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
12 theoretical approaches in family counseling: pschoanalytic and systemic approach Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
13 theoretical approaches in family counseling: strategic approach Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
14 theoretical approaches in family counseling: cognitive behavioral approach, experiential approach Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
15 evaluation of the course Direct Instruction Method Discussion Method Self Study Method Literature Review Question and answer Brainstorming
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Boyacı, M. (2020) Aile danışmanlığı: Kuram uygulama ve araştırma. Pegem Akademi
2 Nazlı, S. (2001). Aile danışmanlığı. Nobel Akademik
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 1 6 6
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 6 12
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90