Psychologists’ Day Event and Topics

Psychologists’ Day Event

Organized on May 10th, Psychologists’ Day, in collaboration with the Near East University Faculty of Arts and Sciences Psychology Department and Student Dean’s Office, the event titled “From Past to Present Psychology” was addressed from various perspectives. The event held in the Great Library Hall in both Turkish and English attracted a large audience.

Topics and Speakers

• Specialist Psychologist Ülkem Karakaş
• Psychiatrist Dr. Zeki Öznaçar
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meryem Karaaziz
• Dr. Bingül Harmancı
• Specialist Psychologist Bade Yaya
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hande Çelikay
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ezgi Ulu
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Buran
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Gloria Manyeruke
• Specialist Psychologist Noora Rahmani
• Specialist Psychologist Nesrin Cambaz

The opening speech of the event, moderated by Dr. Fahriye Balkır, a faculty member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Psychology Department, was delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Prof. Dr. Ali Efdal Özkul.

Presentations

• Specialist Psychologist Ülkem Karakaş – The emergence and development of psychology
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meryem Karaaziz – Analytical Psychology
• Dr. Bingül Subaşı – Applied and experimental areas of contemporary psychology
• Specialist Psychologist Bade Yaya – Third-wave approaches of cognitive behavioral therapies
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hande Çelikay – Solution-Focused Therapy
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ezgi Ulu – Innovative approaches in child therapy
• Specialist Psychologist Noora Rahmani – Adolescence and youth
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Buran – Technology use in psychology
• Specialist Psychologist Nesrin Cambaz – Common processes affecting different disorders
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Gloria Manyeruke – The use of artificial intelligence in psychology

Aiming to provide students with a broad perspective, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meryem Karaaziz, the Head of the Turkish Psychology Department, stated, “Psychologists provide support for people’s mental health, emotional well-being, and relationships. With this event, we aimed to provide students with a broad perspective that will strengthen this understanding.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ezgi Ulu, the Head of the English Psychology Department of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, emphasized that psychologists play an important role not only for adults but also in the healthy psychological development of children, stating, “We can help children with different therapy methods. Cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, art therapy are just some of them.”

Prof. Dr. Ali Efdal Özkul, at the opening of the event, said, “Emphasizing the critical role psychologists play in public health, discussing the issues they need to pay attention to while practicing their professions, and understanding the importance of psychology education, this event is truly a valuable opportunity.” He also emphasized the importance of psychologists adhering to professional ethical rules.