Addiction Consultancy
Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Faculty of Education
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addiction Consultancy | RPD408 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Osman Nejat AKFIRAT
Associate Prof. Dr. Zeynep AYDIN SÜNBÜL
Associate Prof. Dr. Yıldız ÖZTAN ULUSOY
Associate Prof. Dr. Gülşah TURA
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the etiological models and risk factors in addiction.
2) Reveal assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
3) Explain individual, group and family approaches to addiction.
4) Express the principles and techniques of motivational interviewing in addiction.
5) Compares treatment approaches in addiction counseling.
6) Explain ethical and cultural issues in addiction counseling.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
The content of the course is the basics of addiction, the historical development of addiction counseling, diagnosis, evaluation and treatment planning in addiction counseling, individual, group and family approaches in addiction counseling, motivational interviewing, treatment in addiction and cultural issues.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Addiction2) Etiological issues in addiction.
3) Neuroscience and addiction
4) Diagnosis and treatment planning in addiction
5) Individual counseling techniques
6) Group counseling techniques
7) Family approaches
8) Motivational interviewing
9) Relapse prevention
10) Treatment of behavioral addiction
11) Treatment of comorbid disorders
12) Developmental approaches to addiction counseling
13) Ethical and cultural issues
14) Advocacy in addicted groups
15) Case examples
16) An overview
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Cavaiola, A. Amanda, G., & Nedeljko, G. (2021). Addiction Counseling (1st ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
2- Cavaiola, & Smith, M. (2020). A comprehensive guide to addiction theory and counseling techniques. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
3- Pita, D. D. (2004). Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide for Counseling People with Addictions. Crossroad Publishing Company.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required