PDR764 - COUNSELING WITH ELDER PEOPLE

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
COUNSELING WITH ELDER PEOPLE PDR764 Spring 3 0 3 10
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Demonstration
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. FİLİZ BİLGE 
Course objectiveGaining a comprehensive perspective of old-age, theories and periods of old-age, old-age psychopathology and counseling process with elders. 
Learning outcomes
  1. ? Explains old-age and basic notions. ? Classifies old-age. ? Explains old-age periods via various approaches. ? Discusses old-age theories with strong and weak points. ? Gives examples for old-age properties.
  2. ? Lists psychopathological properties of old-age. ? Explains counseling process with elders with strong and weak aspects. ? Gives examples for potential techniques in counseling with elders. ? Plays roles as both client and counselor on behalf of counseling process. ? Discusses on experimental and semi-experimental studies with findings.
Course ContentI. I-Definitions of old-age and basic notions
II. II-Old-age properties
III. III-Old-age health problems
IV. IV-Old-age theories
V. V-Counseling process with elders
VI. VI-Counseling with elders with strong and weak points
VII-Experimental and semi-experimental studies on old-age
 
ReferencesAbeles, N. (1998). What practitioners should know about working with older adults? American Psychological Association.
Baltaş, Z. (2000). Sağlık psikolojisi. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
Burger, J. M. (2006). Kişilik (Çev. İ. D. Erguvan). İstanbul: Kaknüs yayınları.
Çetinkaya, E. (2011). Emekli Bireylerde Yaşam Doyumunun Yordayıcıları Olarak Sosyal Destek ve Özyeterlilik. Yayınlanmamış Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Bilim Dalı.
Ersanlı, K. ve Kalkan, M. (Ed.) (2008). Psikolojik, sosyal ve bedensel açıdan yaşlılık. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Structuring and introducing of the course
Week 2Old-age and basic notions
Week 3Classification of old-age
Week 4Opinions about old-age periods
Week 5Properties of old-age
Week 6Old-age theories
Week 7Old-age theories
Week 8Old-age psychopathology
Week 9Properties of counseling with elders
Week 10Counseling process with elders
Week 11Counseling process with elders
Week 12Counseling process with elders
Week 13Counseling process with elders
Week 14Experimental and semi-experimental studies on old-age
Week 15---
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments520
Presentation520
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes2450
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)000
Presentation / Seminar Preparation520100
Project000
Homework assignment520100
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 15858
Total Workload25101300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Interpret and re-synthesize the theoretical knowledge in the field of counseling and guidance.    X
2. Develop his/her own style in individual and group counseling.    X
3. Possess broad knowledge of field applications across sectors.    X
4. Able to supervise individual, group, couple and family therapies.    X
5. Hold in-depth expertise in scientific methods, techniques, and ethics as an independent researcher.    X
6. Able to adapt their skills by the individuals and conditions they serve. X   
7. Able to practice and teach individual/group counseling skills at advanced level.    X
8. Prepare and implement the programs and projects appropriate to the local conditions. X   
9. Alan programlarını, müdahalelerini ve araÅŸtırma projelerini yürütecek ekiplerde yer alır ve etkili liderlik yapar.X    
10. Develop a unique style in practice by synthesize knowledge and experience    X
11. Integrate democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values in personal and professional life.    X
12. Prepare and conduct independent research projects on the services in the field and presents the results as a report.    X 
13. Contribute to the national and international literature through academic publications.   X 
14. Collaborate with other mental health fields and stakeholders to improve the living/working conditions of the individuals they serve.    X
15. Follows the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of C1, communicates with colleagues and stakeholders.   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest