GKS001

Course Title Course Code Program Level
Fighting Addiction and Addiction GKS001 Psychological Counseling and Guidance B.A. / B.Sc.

Course Term
(Course Semester)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Credits
Theory Practice Lab Projects/Field Work Seminars/Workshops Other Total Credits ECTS Credits
04
(Spring)		 28 - - - - 60 88 2 3

Teaching Staff
Language of Instruction Türkçe (Turkish)
Type Of Course Elective
Prerequisites
Recommended Optional Programme Component
Course Objectives Throughout this course, students learn the definition of the concept of addiction, its types, causes, how to communicate with individuals with addiction, conceptual frameworks in the literature on addiction, the negative consequences of addiction and how to cope with addiction.
Course Content Basic concepts and definitions; types of addiction (substance addiction, technology addiction, etc.); causes of addiction; risk factors in the family, peer group and social context that prepare the person for the substance addiction process; communication skills in dependent children, adolescents and adults; the role of social work in addiction; models related to addiction; effort to prevent addiction; consequences of addiction; national policy and strategy methods in the fight against addiction; readjustment process.
Learning Outcomes (LO) 1. Defines the concept of addiction. 2. List the types of addiction. 3. Explains the causes of addiction. 4. Explains the foundations of addiction related to family, peer group and society. 5. Explains the negative consequences of addiction. 6. Explains ways to cope with addiction. 7. Provides guidance to families regarding addiction.
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Course Outline
Week Topics
1. Week Introduction of the course, explanation of the resources to be used in the course, the way the course is conducted, and explanations for the evaluation of the course. Concept and epidemiology of addiction.
2. Week Alcohol and substance policies in Turkey and the world, addiction in laws
3. Week Causes of addiction
4. Week Addiction concept diagnosis and evaluation
5. Week Addictive substances, different types of addiction
6. Week Addiction prevention
7. Week Addiction in special populations
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Treatment of addiction
10. Week Treatment of addiction
11. Week Treatment of addiction
12. Week Treatment of addiction
13. Week Medical treatments - Factors that cause difficulties in treatment
14. Week Treatment locations and general evaluation
Assessment
  Percentage(%)
Mid-term (%) 40
Quizes (%)
Homeworks/Term papers (%) 20
Practice (%)
Labs (%)
Projects/Field Work (%)
Seminars/Workshops (%)
Final (%) 40
Other (%)
Total(%) 100
Course Book (s) and/or References Ögel K. (2010). Sigara, Alkol ve Madde Kullanım bozuklukları: Tanı, Tedavi ve Önleme. İstanbul; Yeniden Yayınları. Ögel, K. (2020). Bağımlılık ve Tedavisi Temel Kitabı. İstanbul; IQ Kültür Sanat Yayıncılık. Öztürk, M., Ögel, K., Evren, C. ve Bilici, R. (2019). Bağımlılık; Tanı, Tedavi, Önleme. Ankara: Yeşilay Yayınları. Ögel, K. (2014). Bağımlı Aileleri için Rehber Kitap – Alkol, Uyuşturucu, Bilgisayar, Sigara ve Diğer Bağımlılıkları Olanların Yakınlarına Bilgiler. Ankara: İş Bankası Yayınları. Uzbay, T. (2015). Madde Bağımlılığı: Tüm Boyutlarıyla Bağımlılık ve Bağımlık Yapan Maddeler. İstanbul: İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi DiClemente, C. C. (2016). Bağımlılık ve Değişim. Ankara: Nobel.
Work Placement(s)
The Relationship between Program Qualifications (PQ) and Course Learning Outcomes (LO)

learning outcomes

Program Qualifications:

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3

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3

5

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3

1

LO4

3

5

2

1

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1

LO5

3

5

2

1

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4

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3

5

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LO7

3

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Program Qualifications:

Students graduating from our Guidance and Psychological Counseling undergraduate program;

1. Basic concepts of psychological counseling and guidance; psychological counseling theories regarding personality, development and different areas of expertise; Explains the basic principles and techniques.

2. Behavior, cognition and emotions of people and society; It provides philosophical, sociological, psychological and educational explanations.

3. Distinguishes individuals with normal and abnormal behavior or individuals with special needs.

4. Based on career development theories, decision-making models and labor market conditions, it provides services that will make it easier for individuals to know and understand themselves and make appropriate decisions during their career development process.

5. Internalizes the professional values, ethical principles, ethical codes and rules required by the field; adheres to them in his professional practice; solves ethical dilemma.

6. Applies the skills of the field in a range ranging from orientation to vocational guidance and from educational guidance to basic psychological counseling skills by adapting them to the individuals and conditions they serve.

7. Using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, he provides educational services to his stakeholders (families, teachers, etc.) and the society in the context in which he works.

8. Effective communication and psychological counseling skills; It carries out individual and group psychological counseling services by applying a scientific and evidence-based theoretical approach.

9. In addition to their professional development, they constantly improve themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities.

10. Uses test and non-test individual recognition techniques effectively; prepares guidance programs as needed; Plans, implements and evaluates personal-social, educational and vocational guidance activities.

11. By following the steps of scientific research, one can plan and carry out a research in his/her field under expert supervision, perform simple statistical analyzes and report the results.

12. Can use information and communication technologies (MS Office, SPSS, scientific databases, etc.) at basic-intermediate level that will contribute to his personal and professional quality; Can communicate in written and verbal English at B1 level.

13. Stays true to communicating sincerely with empathetic understanding, unconditional positive acceptance, in both personal and professional life; He strives towards being multicultural and self-actualizing.

14. Considering the well-being and well-being of the individual; It provides preventive mental health services at primary, secondary and tertiary prevention levels.

15. Applies guidance services such as getting to know the individual, collecting and disseminating information, placement, monitoring, orientation, research-evaluation and environmental relations in an integrated manner in the institutions where he/she works.