Bayburt University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
İLA218B3.09		Elective	2	4	3

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

Objective: The aim of the "Spiritual Counseling and Guidance" course is to provide students with basic knowledge and skills in the field of spiritual counseling and guidance. This course aims to develop students' understanding of spiritual values, beliefs and spiritual needs of people. It also aims to develop students' communication skills, ability to apply ethical principles and values, problem solving and decision making skills, cultural awareness and group work skills.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Öğr. Gör. Süheyb Okur

Learning Outcomes

1	Week 1: Spiritual Counseling and Guidance Concepts Definition of spiritual counseling and guidance The importance and impact of spiritual values Spiritual counseling process and roles
2	Week 2: Ethics and Professional Principles Ethical principles in spiritual counseling and guidance Professional responsibilities and boundaries Professional development and continuous training
3	Week 3: Communication Skills Effective communication and listening skills Empathy and understanding communication Non-classifying communication
4	Week 4: Values and Beliefs Identifying and understanding personal values Dynamic belief systems Working with values and beliefs
5	Week 5: Developmental Processes Individual development and periodic changes Identity formation and crises Spiritual development processes
6	Week 6: Problem Solving and Decision Making Problem solving strategies and techniques Decision making process and methods The role of spiritual values in problem solving and decision making
7	Week 7: Stress and Coping Effects and symptoms of stress Coping strategies and supportive methods Spiritual resources and coping with stress
8	Week 8: Relationship and Group Work Relationship building skills Group dynamics and interaction Working with groups and group processes
9	Week 9: Cultural Differences The importance and impact of cultural differences Intercultural communication skills Working with cultural diversity
10	Week 10: Family and Relationship Counseling Family systems and relationship dynamics Family counseling process The role of spiritual values in the family
11	Week 11: Adolescence and Counseling Characteristics and challenges of adolescence Adolescence counseling process Spiritual development in adolescence
12	Week 12: Crisis and Trauma Counseling Effects of crises and traumas Crisis intervention and counseling Trauma-informed growth and spiritual healing
13	Week 13: Well-being and Positive Psychology Well-being and positive psychology approach Well-being enhancement strategies The importance of positive spiritual values
14	Week 14: Professional Development and Self-Care Professional development planning Self-care and stress management Professional welfare and support systems

Mode of Delivery

Normal Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

none

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Contents

Introduction Definition and importance of spiritual counseling and guidance The role of spiritual values and beliefs Ethical and Professional Principles Ethical and professional principles in spiritual counseling Professional responsibilities and boundaries Communication Skills Effective communication and listening skills Empathy and understanding communication Non-classifying communication Values and Beliefs Identifying and understanding personal values Dynamic belief systems Working with values and beliefs Developmental Processes Individual development and periodic changes Identity formation and crises Spiritual development processes Problem Solving and Decision Making Problem solving strategies and techniques Decision making process and methods The role of spiritual values in problem solving and decision making Stress and Coping Effects and symptoms of stress Coping strategies and supportive methods Spiritual resources and coping with stress Relationship and Group Work Relationship building skills Group dynamics and interaction Working with groups and group processes Cultural Differences The importance and impact of cultural differences Intercultural communication skills Working with cultural diversity

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Concepts of Spiritual Counseling and Guidance
2	Ethical and Professional Principles
3	Communication Skills
4	Values and Beliefs
5	Developmental Processes
6	Problem Solving and Decision Making
7	Stress and Coping
8	Relationship and Group Work
9	Cultural Differences
10	Family and Relationship Counseling
11	Adolescence and Counseling
12	Crisis and Trauma Counseling
13	Wellbeing and Positive Psychology
14	Professional Development and Self-Care