Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1PDR614Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapiler3+0+031019.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Doctorate's Degree
Department / Program Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PhD)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The course aims to enable students in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance to learn the theoretical foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), its evidence-based practice approach, and its fundamental intervention principles; and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct assessment, case formulation, and intervention planning within the framework of CBT during the individual counseling process. Furthermore, the course aims to enable students to critically evaluate the various application areas and current approaches of CBT within the context of psychological counseling and guidance.
Course Content The topics covered in this course are as follows: Development and current status of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, distinctive features of Cognitive-Behavioral therapies, measurement in Cognitive-Behavioral therapies, cognitive techniques, behavioral techniques, observed changes and developments, evaluation of the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral therapies.
Course Methods and Techniques Explanation, discussion, asking questions, case analysis
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Cemre ERTEN TATLI
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Printed and digital resources available at the library.
Özdel, K. (2015). Dünden bugüne bilişsel davranışçı terapiler: Teori ve uygulama. Turkiye Klinikleri J Psychiatry-Special Topics, 8(2), 10-20.
Course Notes -

Course Category
Education %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 5 75
Mid-terms 1 70 70
Final examination 1 110 110
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 10 300

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains the theoretical foundations, development, and evidence-based practice principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy within the context of the field of counseling and psychological counseling.
2 During the psychological counseling process, they conduct a CBT-based assessment and develop a case formulation.
3 Plans and implements the basic cognitive and behavioral intervention techniques used in CBT in a manner appropriate to the counseling process.
4 It evaluates third-wave CBT approaches and the application of CBT in parent education within the scope of psychological counseling services.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course introduction, objectives and expectations / Introduction to core resources / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as an evidence-based approach Reading the course syllabus and relevant resources Course syllabus; core CBT resources recommended by the instructor
2 Historical development of CBT / Transition from behavioral approaches to the cognitive model / The concept of evidence-based practice Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
3 Core theoretical principles of CBT / Relationships among cognition, emotion, and behavior / The role of CBT in psychological counseling Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
4 General assessment process in CBT / Functional analysis of presenting problems / Using assessment data in counseling Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
5 Case formulation in CBT / Treating case formulation as a hypothesis / Planning the counseling process Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
6 CBT session structure and therapeutic framework / Agenda setting, structuring, and feedback / Client–counselor collaboration Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
7 Automatic thoughts and intermediate beliefs / Identifying and examining cognitive content Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
8 Midterm examination Preparation for the midterm examination Lecture notes and assigned readings from Weeks 1–7
9 Thought–emotion–behavior relationships / Cognitive work with emotions and mental imagery / The role of imagery in counseling / Addressing emotional processes Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
10 Schemas and core beliefs / The concept of schemas and their place in CBT / The impact of schemas on counseling Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
11 Cognitive and behavioral techniques for change in CBT / Cognitive restructuring / Behavioral experiments and activity scheduling Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
12 CBT with children and its applications / Developmentally appropriate adaptations of CBT / Play, visual materials, and family involvement Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
13 CBT with adolescents and its applications / Adolescent-specific concerns / Motivation, autonomy, and collaboration Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
14 Third-wave CBT approaches / Mindfulness-based approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Schema Therapy / Their relationship to traditional CBT Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor
15 CBT applications in parent education / Cognitive and behavioral interventions for parents / Preventive and psychoeducational practices / Common challenges encountered in therapy Reading the relevant resources Relevant book chapters, scholarly articles, and resources recommended by the instructor

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8
All 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 2
C1 5 4 3 2 3 4 2 2
C2 4 4 5 4 2 5 3 2
C3 3 5 5 4 2 5 2 1
C4 4 5 4 3 2 4 2 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant