Biography
Yeşim Taş Türköz
Yeşim Taş Türköz, PhD
Clinical Psychologist/ Psychotherapist/
Psychodrama Therapist and Trainer
Günışığı Psychotherapy Center and Psychodrama Institute
ACADEMIC DEGREES
Ph.D., Ankara University, Department of Psychology, Clinical (Applied) Psychology, 2007.
M.S., Middle East Technical University, Department of Psychology, Clinical (Applied) Psychology, 1988.
Bachelor's Degree, Middle East Technical University, Department of Psychology, 1985.
PROFESSIONAL DEGREES and MEMBERSHIP
Psychodrama Therapist, Istanbul Psychodrama Institute which is awarding a certified diploma for upper stage of psychodrama training, 2012
Psychodrama Trainer, Istanbul Psychodrama Institute which is awarding a certified diploma for trainers’ training program), 2014
Member of Turkish Psychologists Association
Member of IAGP (International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes)
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOTHERAPY CENTER – June 2003 - (ongoing)
Experience:
Individual Psychotherapy
Family and Couple Psychotherapy
Group Psychotherapy – Encounter Groups
Psychodrama - Therapy Groups / Experiential Workshops
Psychodrama Training
Supervision
BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY - PSYCHIATRY - Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapist, April 2010-October 2010
BILKENT UNIVERSITY, Student Development and Counseling Center, Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapist (part-time), 2001-2010.
BAYINDIR HOSPITAL -ANKARA, Head of Inpatient Department, Quality Systems Officer, August 1996 - May 2001
BILKENT UNIVERSITY, Psychological Counseling and Research Center, Clinical Psychologist / Deputy Coordinator, November 1988 - May 1995
MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, Department of Psychology, Research Assistant, March 1986 - November 1988
PUBLISHED BOOKS
Büyü Dükkanı (The Magic Shop), Istanbul: Epsilon Publishing House, 2008
Büyü Dükkanı’nda İki Çınar (Two Sycamores in the Magic Shop), Istanbul: Epsilon Publishing House, 2011
Büyü Dükkânı Üçüncü Bahar, Istanbul: Epsilon Publishing House, 2021
İç Dünya Oyunları (Inner World Games), Istanbul: Epsilon Publishing House, 2009
İçeride Oyun var (There Is a Game Inside), Istanbul: Epsilon Publishing House, 2016
THESES
Taş, Y. "Fear Reduction in Cat Phobia: Measuring the Effectiveness of Stimulus Propositions and Response Propositions in Two Systematic Desensitization Procedures". Master's Thesis, Middle East Technical University, 1988.
Türköz Y. Effects of Early Attachment Pattern on the Processes of Interpersonal Problem Solving and Explicit Memory in Preschool
Children. PhD Thesis, Ankara University, 2007.
Türköz Y. Psychodrama as a "Safe Base" in the Investigation and Restructuring of Attachment Patterns in Close Relationships. Istanbul Psychodrama Institute, Upper Stage Education Thesis, 2012.
PSYCHODRAMA / GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING and PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Psychoanalysis with Prof. Dr. Ülkü Gürışık
The Art of Transformation: Going through the shadow to recollect the light (Dr. Jorge Burmeister), 2019, ISEO
Investigation of collective unconciousness through dreams and sharing, (Maurizio Gasseau), 2019, ISEO
Unconscious group processes on the stage: An attempt to intagrate psychoanalytic concepts and action methods (Nikos Takis), 2019, ISEO
I have a dream, International Psychodrama Conference, (Ali Babaoğlu Institute) 22 hours, 2018, istanbul
Psychodrama Trainers’ Training (Istanbul Psychodrama Institute) 80 hours, istanbul
Advanced Psychodrama Therapist Training: (Istanbul Psychodrama Institute) 250 hours, istanbul
Psychodrama Basic Education (Abdülkadir Özbek Institute in cooperation with The Moreno Institute of Überlingen. Dr. Özbek, Dr. Leutz, Dr. Gneist): 300 hours, 1990-1994, ANKARA
Different Faces of Sociometry: (Deniz Altinay, Marcia karp, Neşe Karabekir, Eva Fahlstorm):12 hours, 2015, istanbul
Psychosomatic Psychodrama and Intergenerational Repetition (Judith Teszary): 12 hours, 2013, ISTANBUL
Psychodrama and Sexuality (Dr. Marcia Karp): 14 hours, 2012, MARMARIS
Object Relations Theory, Attachment Theory and Psychodrama (Dr.Paul Holmes): 12 hours, 2011, ISTANBUL
God and Existence in Moreno (Dr. Marcia Karp): 14 hours, 2010, BODRUM
Psychoanalytic Group Psychotherapy (Prof. Dr. Ülkü Gürışık): ~ 70 hours, ANKARA
Theoretical and Applied Family Therapy Training (Prof. Dr. Ayse Yalın) : ~ 80 hours, ANKARA
Gestalt Therapy Theoretical and Applied Training Series (Associate Professor. Dr. Ceylan Daş): 150 hours, ANKARA
Psychodrama Group Participation (Dr. René Oudijk): 16 hours, ANKARA
Psychodrama Group Participation (Dr. Roberto De innocencio): 12 hours, Participation in BERGAMA
Advanced Psychodrama Training Group (Dr. Abdulkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute Drama Psychodramatists): 16 hours, ANKARA
Interaction Group Participation (Prof. Dr. Celal Odağ): 12 hours, BERGAMA
Interaction Group Participation(Prof. Dr. Leyla Zileli): 12 hours, BERGAMA
Interaction Group Training (Prof. Dr. Nesrin Sahin): ~ 250 hours, ANKARA
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND FIELD STUDIES
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Intervention and Treatment Techniques Application Training (Dr. Çağay Dürü, Dr. Sedat Işıklı): 25 hours, ANKARA 2009.
Theoretical Education of Trauma Psychology (Dr. Çağay Dürü, Dr. Sedat Işıklı): 25 hours, ANKARA 2008.
Psychoanalysis to Psychodynamic Therapies (Yavuz Erten): 80 hours, ANKARA, 2003-2006
Childhood Clinical Psychology Assesment Education (Dr. Gülsen Erden - Turkish Psychologists Association): 24 hours, ANKARA 2004.
Female Sexual Dysfunctions (Dr. Elif Kabakci-Turkish Psychologists Association): 4 hours ANKARA, 2004
Adaptation of Newborn and Childhood Sensation, Emotions, Attachment and Neonatal Research to Adult Therapy (Dr. Dorienne Sorter, Dr. Ruth Gruental) : 15 hours istanbul, 2004
Gestalt Therapy - Dreams (Dr. Ceylan Daş): 21 hours, ANKARA, 2003G
An Advanced Technique in Gestalt Therapy : Double Chair (Claudine Baunieux) : 21 hours, ANKARA, 2002
Energy Psychology (Dr. Nilhan Sezgin) : 8 hours ANKARA, 2002
Gestalt Therapy in Adolescents (Dr. Ceylan Daş): 21 hours, ANKARA, 2002
Gestalt Therapy – Introjection (Dr. Ceylan Dash): 21 hours, ANKARA, 2002
Gestalt Therapy - Body Language (Dr. Ceylan Daş): 21 hours, ANKARA, 2002
Gestalt Therapy – Resistance (Dr. Ceylan Daş): 21 hours ANKARA, Introduction to 2001
Introduction to Gestalt Therapy Approach (Ceylan Dash): 21 hours, ANKARA, 2001
Education of Mentally Handicapped Children - Field Study: ~100 hours, School of Children Teachable, Ankara, 1987
Adult Psychiatry -Field Study: ~100 hours, Hacettepe University, Medical Faculty Hospital, ANKARA, 1986
Child Psychiatry Field Study: ~100 hours, Hacettepe University, Medical Faculty Hospital, ANKARA, 1986
LECTURES, COURSES and WORKSHOPS AS A TRAINER
Psychodrama Basic Education: 350 hours (2015-2019) ANKARA
Psychodrama Preparatory Training: 18 hours, ANKARA
Psychodrama Theory and Techniques: Applied Seminar: METU Department of Psychology,
Psychotherapy Applications Supervision Course: METU Clinical Psychology Master's Degree, 2018-2019 Academic year, ANKARA
Physiological Psychology Course: Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance at Başkent University, 2014-2015 Academic year, ANKARA.
Psychodrama as "Safe Base" in Restructuring of Attachment Patterns in Close Relationships, A.U. DTCF PhD group in Clinical Psychology, ANKARA, 2013
Encounter Group Theoretical, Experiential and Supervision Training Program (150 hours). Group Leaders and Trainers: Prof. Dr. Nesrin Şahin and Dr. Psk. Yeşim Türköz, ANKARA, 2008-2010.
Psychological Evaluation and Psychotherapies, Başkent University - School of Medicine, ANKARA, 2010.
The Effect of Attachment Patterns on Interpersonal Problem Solving and Explicit Memory Processes in Preschool Children, Bilkent University, Psychological Counseling and Development Center, ANKARA, 2008.
Neurobiopsychology of Change and Psychotherapy as a Safe Base, Hacettepe University Psychology Students Congress, ANKARA, 2008.
Understanding Oneself in Communication with Children, IDV Private Bilkent Primary School Spring Symposium, ANKARA, 2008.
Mental Functioning Processes and Effective Use of Our Memory, Police Headquartes, ANKARA, 2008.
Effect of Infant Attachment Pattern on Brain and Memory Development, Başkent University Department of Pediatrics, ANKARA, 2008.
Stress Management, ANKARA, 2006.
Anxiety, Fears and Obsessions: ANKARA, 2006.
Mother-Baby relationship in the first three years of life: ANKARA, 2006.
Understanding Adolescence /Youth: ANKARA, 2006.
Being strong Family: ANKARA, 2006.
How can we use our minds effectively?: Hacettepe University, ANKARA, 2006
Anxiety, Fears, Obsessions and Methods of Treatment: Police Headquarters, ANKARA, 2005.
Applied Psychodrama: Congress of Psychiatric Education in Primary Care, BODRUM, 2005.
Psychodrama Theory and Practice (Workshop): Congress of Psychiatric Education in Primary Care, TUNISIA, 2004.
Understanding Body (Workshop): 9th National Student Psychology Congress, BURSA, 2004.
How can we use our minds effectively? (Seminar): Tevfik Fikret High School, ANKARA, 2004.
Information Processing Processes in Schizophrenia (Seminar): Turkish Psychologists Association, ANKARA, 2004
Stress Management (Conference): Ministry of National Defence, ANKARA, 2003
Interpersonal Communication Training: Bayindir Hospital - ANKARA, 1999.
Coping with Stress Training: Bayindir Hospital - ANKARA, 1999.
Use of Restructured Systematic Desensitization Technique in The Treatment of Phobia (In-Service Training Course): Turkish Psychologists Association, ANKARA, 1995.
Interview Techniques in Adult Psychotherapy (In-Service Training Course): Turkish Psychologists Association, ANKARA, 1994.
Introduction to Social Psychology: 1 semester, Bilkent University, 1988 - 1989
Introduction to Psychology: 1 semester, Middle East Technical University, 1987 - 1988