Mastering the dynamics of interpersonal relationships facilitates the psychological counseling services offered by students in the guidance and psychological counseling department to couples.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
The psychological theories and models of close relationships provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how relationships develop and are maintained. This theoretical framework allows students to assess relationship dynamics in the counseling process and shape their interventions accordingly.
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Learning Outcomes:
1
Can comprehend the psychological theories, models, and concepts of close relationships.;
2
Can analyze various types of relationships (romantic, familial, friendship, etc.) and the effects of these relationships on health, happiness, and individual development.;
3
Gains knowledge about healthy communication techniques, effective listening skills, and conflict resolution strategies, and can apply them.;
4
Develops the ability to understand individuals' emotional needs and experiences in different relationship contexts.;
5
Upon entering the profession, they can approach their clients in a more empathetic and understanding manner.;
6
Acquires the skill to review current research on relationships, and to evaluate these studies using critical thinking and scientific approaches.;
7
Can evaluate their own relationships and emotional reactions.;
8
Can effectively intervene in relationship problems and conflicts.;
9
Thanks to the knowledge acquired, one can effectively use this information in psychological counseling and therapy processes.;
10
They effectively cope with relational problems in their professional lives.;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
1
Information about the course, an overview of the psychology of close relationships.
2
The importance of close relationships; the impact on individuals' physical and emotional health, children, society, and the universality of close relationships.
3
Intimate relationships and love, the chemistry of love, the main components of love.
4
According to theories on close relationships (evolutionary perspective, attachment theory).
5
According to theories on close relationships (social models: social exchange theory; social learning theory; social ecological models).
6
Conflict, Dispute, and Argument in Close Relationships.
7
Infidelity and Violence in Close Relationships.
8
Sexuality in Close Relationships.
9
Attraction in Close Relationships.
10
Effective communication in close relationships.
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Techniques in Pre-Marital Psychological Counseling.
12
Gottman Therapy: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.
13
Gottman Therapy: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.
14
Gottman Therapy: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
Intimate Relationships: Thomas N. Bradbury, Benjamin R. Karney, 2019, 3rd edition. Understanding Close Relationships: Susan Hendrick, 2016. Psychology of Close Relationships: Dr. Semra Uçar, 2023. Feeling Good Together: Dr. David Burns The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: John Gottman, Nan Silver, 2017. Course notes.
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
40
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
Final Exam
1
60
Total
2
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
60
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
multiple choice test, portfolio
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
2
28
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
14
3
42
Homeworks, Performances
0
8
32
Projects
1
1
1
Field Studies
1
1
1
Midtermexams
1
6
6
Others
1
2
2
Final Exams
1
10
10
Total WorkLoad
122
Total workload/ 30 hr
4,07
ECTS Credit of the Course
4
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
