TAHİR ÖZAKKAŞ
MD, PhD
ozakkas@psikoterapi.com
Turkey
Tahir Özakkaş was born in Kayseri in 1958 and completed his primary and secondary education there. He began his medical education at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1976-1977 from the preparatory class. In 1986, he graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. While studying at the Faculty of Medicine, he also graduated from the Faculty of Political Sciences at Istanbul University, Department of Politics and Administration, between 1979-1983. He completed his compulsory service in the Kayseri İncesu district from 1986 to 1988. He worked as a workplace physician at TAKSAN (Takım Tezgahları Sanayii Anonim Şirketi). During the same years, he pursued a master's degree in Political Psychology at Gazi University Institute of Social Sciences for a while.
He completed his doctoral studies in Workplace Medicine in the Department of Public Health at Erciyes University Institute of Health Sciences from 1989 to 1993. Between 1994 and 1997, he received his specialty training in Psychiatry at Azerbaijan Medical University. Later, he received his specialty equivalency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.
Since 2005, he has been running the Integrative Psychotherapy Training Program at the Psychotherapy Institute, which he founded. The program lasts a total of 4 years and is aimed at mental health professionals. He also provides regular training in Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Integrative Dream Work, and the Psychoanalytic Masterson Approach.
He is the Head of the Emotion-Focused Therapy Institute of Turkey (TDOTE). TDOTE is the authorized institution of the International Emotion-Focused Therapy Association (www.isEFT.org) in Turkey. He is a trainer, supervisor, and therapist specializing in Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy. He is also a facilitator, trainer, supervisor, and therapist for the Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy approach.
As the Head of the Institute of Psychotherapy, he has signed institutional agreements with many international organizations and continues to serve as the representative and training planner for several psychotherapy schools in Turkey. Among the institutions and approaches he collaborates with are the Personality Disorders Institute (Transference-Focused Therapy), the International Society of Emotion-Focused Therapy (isEFT), and the Levenson Institute for Training (Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy).
He is the Turkey representative for SEPI (Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration), isEFT (International Society of Emotion-Focused Therapy), and an institutional member of IAPSP (International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology). He is the founding president of the Psychotherapy Institute Association, a member of the Hypnosis Association, and a founding member of the Emotion-Focused Therapy Institute of Turkey. He is also a member of the SEPI Advisory Board and served as a board member from 2021 to 2024 in various presidential roles. Additionally, he is the executive president of the International Society for Integrative Psychotherapy Research for 2023.
He was awarded the 2017 Arnkoff & Glass Regional Network Representative of the Year Award by the Society for Integration Research in Psychotherapy (SEPI). He led the organization of the 1st National Integrative Psychotherapy Congress, the first integrative psychotherapy congress in Turkey, and subsequently organized the "National Integrative Psychotherapy Congress" eight times, which is held annually. He has also organized the "National Clinical Hypnosis Congress" six times. He has authored numerous books and articles on psychotherapy.
Dr. Tahir Özakkaş's main books include Integrative Psychotherapy, Hypnosis 1-2, Hypnotherapy in Allergy and Skin Diseases, Hypnotherapy in Sexual Problems, Hypnotic Age Regression, Anxiety Disorders and Treatment, Overview of Masterson's Approach, and Jung's Subjectivity: A Journey Between Theories. In addition, he has nearly two hundred volumes of published lecture notes, which are compilations of the training he has provided.
He is the founder and editor-in-chief of the Turkish Journal of Integrative Psychotherapy and serves on the editorial boards of the Unified Psychotherapy and Clinical Science Journal and the Azerbaijan Psychiatry Journal.
He is also a Certified Psychotherapist in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy for Individuals and Couples, Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy, and the Masterson Approach.
HIGHER EDUCATION
1983
Undergraduate, Faculty of Political Sciences, Public Administration, Istanbul University
1986
Doctor of Medicine, Erciyes University
1996
Doctor of Science, Department of Public Health, Erciyes University
1998
Psychiatry Residency, Department of Psychiatry, Azerbaijan Medical University
2000
Certificate of Specialization, Mental Health and Diseases, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1986-88
General Practitioner, İncesu Health Center, Kayseri
1988-93
Occupational Physician, TAKSAN Takım Tezgahları Sanayii A.Ş.
1994-98
Faculty Member, Department of Psychiatry, Azerbaijan Medical University
1993-Present
Editor-in-Chief, Özak Publishing House (Psychotherapy Institute Publications)
2007-2021
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Association of the Institute of Psychotherapy
2021-Present
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Association of the Institute of Psychotherapy
2008-2011
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hypnosis Association
2005-Present
Founding President-Psychiatrist, Psychotherapy Institute - Turkey
ARTICLES
Özakkaş, T. (2006, November 30). Disorders of sensation and cognition (Mental diseases general symptomatology). International Journal of Human Sciences.
Ozakkash, T. (2006, November 30). Brief history of psychiatry (Azerbaijan Medical Education
Psychiatry). International Journal of Human Sciences.
Özakkaş, T., & Varol, N. (2009). Integrative (Common Factors, Integrative, Eclectic and
Assimilative) Psychotherapies. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Psychiatry Special Topics, 2(2), 26-34.
Özakkaş, T., & Hacıyev, T. (2000). Disorders of Consciousness in Forensic Psychiatry and Affecting Factors. Azerbaijan Psihiatriya Jurnali, 1(2), 54-57.
Özakkaş, T., & Hajiyev, T. (1999). Biological Mechanism of Excitement Neurosis Azerbaijan Psihiatriya Jurnali, 1(1), 77-83.
Özakkaş, T., & Ismayilov, N. V. (1997). Practical Application of Hypnosis in Psychiatric Problems Fields. Psikonevrologiya Meseleleri, (17), 27-34.
Özakkaş, T. (1997). General Approaches and Principles of Treatment with Hypnosis in Psychiatry. Psikonevrologiya Meseleleri, (17), 151-159.
Özakkaş T. (1997). Group Psychotherapies. Psychoneurological Issues, (17), 159-164.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Özakkaş, T. (2011). An Overview of Masterson and his Approach. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies. Ankara: Psychiatry Association of Turkey Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak A. (2007). Hypnosis. Basic Book of Psychiatry. Ankara: Hekimler Publication Union
Özakkaş, T., & Ercan, F. Z. (2023). A Descriptive Study on the Sociodemographic Characteristics of Patients who Applied to the Private Mental Health and Diseases Polyclinic in İstanbul. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Health Sciences, 8(1), 123–133. https://doi.org/10.5336/healthsci.2022-90873
Özakkaş, T. (2022). Centers of Attraction and Chaos Theory in the Pendulum of Tradition-Modernity in Therapy Processes. DergiPark (Istanbul University). https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/bpd/issue/69431/1053413
Özeren, G. S., Sezgin, B., & Özakkaş, T. (2019). Discovery of Repetitive Incompatible Patterns in Young Individuals and Therapeutic Process Analysis of a Teenager within the Scope of Functioning Studies by Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP) Method. Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi, 7(17), 131–148.
https://app.trdizin.gov.tr/makale/TXpNd01qZzNOdz09/discovery-of-repetitive-incompatible-patterns-in-young-individuals-and-therapeutic-process-analysis-of-a-teenager-within-the-scope-of-functioning-studies-by-time-limited-dynamic-psychotherapy-tldp-method
Yazıcı, A. B., Yazıcı, E., & Özakkaş, T. (2021b). An Integrative Approach to Psychotherapy Education in Psychiatry Training: Current Status and Notes for the Future.
DergiPark (Istanbul University).
https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/bpd/issue/60687/896430
Özakkaş, T. (2018). The History of Psychotherapy and Integrative Psychotherapy.
Turkey Integrative Psychotherapy Journal, 1(1), 1–24. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/396284
Özakkaş, T. (2018b). The Relationship of Field Theory with Other Psychoanalytic Theories. Turkey Integrative Psychotherapy Journal, 1(2), 1–28.
https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/519785
Özakkaş, T., & Varol, N. (2009). Integrative (Common Factors, Integrative, Eclectic, and Assimilative) Psychotherapies. Turkiye Klinikleri Psychiatry - Special Topics, 2(2), 26–34. https://www.turkiyeklinikleri.com/article/en-butuncul-ortak-faktorler-entegratif eklektik-ve-asimilatif-psikoterapiler-55060.html
Özakkaş, T. (2011). A Short History of Psychiatry (Psychiatry in Azerbaijani Medical Education). https://www.j-humansciences.com/ojs/index.php/IJHS/article/view/69
Toprak, N. G., & Özakkaş, T. (2017). Transition from Integrative Psychotherapy to Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Re-integration Attempt Along with Cultural Diversities. Journal of Psychology Research, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.17265/2159-5542/2017.01.006
Özakkaş, T. & Sezgin, B. (2015). Application of Emotion-Focused Therapy in Turkey & Evaluation of Cultural Differences. 10.13140/RG.2.1.1325.6163.
Toprak, N. G., & Özakkaş, N. T. (2017b). Transition from Integrative Psychotherapy to Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Re-integration Attempt Along with Cultural Diversities. Journal of Psychology Research, 7(1).
https://doi.org/10.17265/2159-5542/2017.01.006
Özakkaş, T. (2016). A unifying model of relative psychotherapy. Journal of Unified Psychotherapy and Clinical Science, 4(1), 65-84.
Özeren, G. S., Sezin, B. & Özakkaş, T. (2019). Discovery of Repetitive Incompatible Patterns in Young Individuals and Therapeutic Process Analysis of a Teenager within the Scope of Functioning Studies by Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy TLDP Method. Gençlik Araştırmaları Dergisi, 7(17), 132-148.
Özakkaş, T. (2020). A Commentary on Self-Analysis to Understand Kohut. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Educational Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2017). Practical Interpretation of Dreams: According to Theories. Darıca: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak, A. (2016). Don’t Perevent Me from Being Myself. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
BOOKS
Özakkaş, T. (1993). Hypnotherapy in Allergy and Skin Diseases. Kayseri: Ozak Publishing.
Özakkaş, T. (1993). Hypnotherapy in Sexual Problems. Özak Publishing.
Özakkaş, T. (1993). Hypnosis I. Kayseri: Özak Publishing.
Özakkaş, T. (1995). Hypnosis II. Kayseri: Özak Publishing.
Özakkas, T. & Odağ C. (2007). Talks and Case Presentation on Narcissism.
Özakkas, T. (2008). Object Relations - 7th Integrative psychotherapy Training November 2008 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2009). Masterson Days 4 (1st Edition).
Özakkaş, T. (2011). 10. Integrative Psychotherapy Training Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2011). Masterson Days 5 (1st Edition).
Özakkaş, T. (2011). Integrative Psychotherapy (5th edition). Istanbul: Litera Publishing.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Psychic Structure 7. Integrative psychotherapy Training July 2008 Lecture Notes 2.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Masterson Approach 7th Integrative psychotherapy Training December 2008 Lecture Notes 7.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Behaviorist Cognitive Theory 7. Integrative psychotherapy Training Lecture Notes 4.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Mental Defense Mechanisms and Developmental Stages - 7th Integrative psychotherapy Training August Lecture Notes 3.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Dynamic Psychotherapy Drive-Conflict Theory 7th Integrative psychotherapy Training October 2008 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Ego Psychology Approaches 7th Integrative psychotherapy Training March 2009 Lecture Notes 10.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Overview of the Masterson Approach Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). From Behavior to Cognition - Response and Influence - Interpretation - Reaction - 8th Integrative psychotherapy Training October 2009 Lecture Notes - 5.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Schizoid - Narcissistic - Borderline Disorders of the Self - 8th Integrative psychotherapy Training March 2010 Lecture Notes - 10.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Masterson Days 5 (2nd Edition).
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Neurobiology of Defense Mechanisms - 10th Integrative psychotherapy Training August 2011 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Self Psychology - 7th Integrative psychotherapy Training 2009 January Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Ego States Psychotherapy 7th Integrative psychotherapy Training February 2009.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Self-Hypnosis - Hypnotic Trance -Primitive and Intermediate Defense Mechanisms - 10 Integrative psychotherapy Training September 2011 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Spiritual Existence of Man - 8th Integrative psychotherapy Training July 2009 Lecture Notes - 2.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Hypnosis in Integrative Psychotherapy - 8th Integrative psychotherapy Training Day 2010 Lecture Notes - 12.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Interpretation of Dreams - 10.Integrative psychotherapy Training November 2011 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). SelfObject Narcissism 8th Integrative psychotherapy Training February 2010 Lecture Notes - 9.
Özakkaş T., & Çorak A. (2013). Multiple Personality 9. Integrative psychotherapy Training Lecture Notes 2010.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Psychodynamic Developmental Periods with Cases.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Behaviorial - Cognitive Theory in Integrative Psychotherapy - 10.Integrative psychotherapy Training October 2011 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Identity Confusion - Identity Crisis and Ego Psychologies - 10th Integrative psychotherapy Training December 2011 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Self Psychology in the Transition from Primitive to Mature Narcissism 10th Integrative psychotherapy Training February 2012 Lecture Notes 8.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Transference Focused Therapy and Treatment Techniques - 10th Integrative psychotherapy Training May 2012 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). 9th Term Hypnosis Education Lecture Notes 8 volumes.
Özakkaş T., & Çorak A. (2014). Our Spiritual Defenses in Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 11th Integrative psychotherapy Training August 2012 Lecture Notes 3.
Özakkaş T., & Çorak A. (2014). Our Neurobiological Development from Right Brain to Right Brain 10th Integrative psychotherapy Training April 2012 Lecture Notes 10.
Özakkaş T., & Çorak A. (2014). Dream Analysis Freud's Theory and Neurobiology 11th Integrative psychotherapy Training November 2012 Lecture Notes 6.
Özakkaş T., & Çorak A. (2014). Erik Homburger Erikson and Ego Psychologies 11.Integrative psychotherapy Training December 2012 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş T., & Çorak A. (2014). Object Relations in Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 11th Integrative psychotherapy Training January 2013 Lecture Notes 8.
Ozakkas T., & Çorak A. (2014). Separation-Individuation Masterson Approach and Psychotherapy (11th Integrative psychotherapy Training March 2013 Lecture Notes).
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Anxiety Disorders and Treatment. Istanbul: Institute of Psychotherapy Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). How Can I Become Valuable? Behavioral Cognitive Psychotherapy - 9.Integrative psychotherapy Training September 2010 Lecture Notes 4.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). An Intertheoretical Excursion in Jung's Subjectivity.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Relational Psychotherapy and Paul Watchel’s Circular Contextual Model 10th Integrative psychotherapy Training June 2012 Lecture Notes 12.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Applied Dream Interpretations and Dynamic Theory 8th Integrative psychotherapy Training November 2009 Lecture Notes 6.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Psychological Conversations.
Özakkaş T., Çorak A. (2014). Spiritual Conception The Birth Process 9th Integrative psychotherapy Training July 2010 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş T., Çorak A. (2014). Understanding Abandonment Depression - 9th Integrative psychotherapy Training December 2010 Lecture Notes 7.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Spiritual Development from Introjection to Full Identification Ego States and Identity Formation 9th Integrative psychotherapy Training February 2011 Lecture Notes 9.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Existentialism and Integrative Case Formulations 9th Integrative psychotherapy Training March 2011 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Mentalization Formulation in Psychotherapy 9th Integrative psychotherapy Training May 2011 Lecture Notes 12.
Özakkaş T., & Çorak A. (2014). Behavior, Cognition and Neurobiology in Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 11th Integrative psychotherapy Training October 2012 Lecture Notes 5.
Özakkaş T., & Çorak A. (2014). Dream Analysis Freud's Theory and Neurobiology 11th Integrative psychotherapy Training November 2012 Lecture Notes 6.
Özakkaş T., & Çorak A. (2014). Erik Homburger Erikson and Ego Psychologies 11.Integrative psychotherapy Training December 2012 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş T., & Çorak A. (2014). Object Relations in Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 11th Integrative psychotherapy Training January 2013 Lecture Notes 8.
Özakkaş T., & Çorak A. (2014). Separation-Individuation Masterson Approach and Psychotherapy (11th Integrative psychotherapy Training March 2013 Lecture Notes).
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Every Object Has an End, But Love Has No Boundaries (Existentialism) 11th Integrative psychotherapy Training May 2013 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Relative Integrative Psychotherapy Welcome Introduction to Life and Therapy 11th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). What is the Meaning of Life? Existentialism 8th Integrative psychotherapy Training April 2010 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). First Step to Therapist How to Become a Therapist? Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 12th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Formulation in Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 12th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). The Essence of Therapy and First Meeting Secrets 9th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Gypsy Stove and Psychiatric Disorders Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 12th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak A. (2015). The Maturation Story of Our Other Half Soul 9th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak A. (2015). Freud's Theory, Free Association and Dreams 9th Integrative psychotherapy Training October 2010 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). I Was Raw, I Was Cooked, I Was Burned (Self Psychology) 9.Integrative psychotherapy Training January 2011 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). How My Body Became a Soul? Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 11th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Every Object Has an End, But Love Has No Boundaries (Existentialism) 11th Integrative psychotherapy Training May 2013 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Relative Integrative Psychotherapy Welcome Introduction to Life and Therapy 11th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak A. (2015). You Will Die... Therefore... (Existentialism) Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 12th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Adana Integrative Psychotherapy Training Short Introduction Module (Summary of Therapies Integrative Psychotherapy Short Training Module).
Özakkaş, T. (2015). What Does Hypnosis Do? Yeditepe University 1st Step.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). How Does Hypnosis Work? Yeditepe University 2nd Step.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Why Does Hypnosis Work? Yeditepe University 3rd Step.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Well, Doctors Are Humans Too - Patient-Doctor Relationships.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Introduction to Therapy and First Step Conferences.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Let's Do Hypnosis 7. Hypnosis Training September 2012 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Demons, Fears, Multiple Personality and Hypnotherapy 7th Term Hypnosis Training October 2012 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Hypnosis and Application Areas 7. Hypnosis Training November 2012 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy 7. Hypnosis Training December.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). The Path to Maturation: Transforming and Internalizing Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 12th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). The Essence of Spiritual Struggle and Fear in Business.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Don't Stop Me From Being Myself Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 12th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Our Spiritual Journey from Infancy to Adulthood Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 12th Term Series 3.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak A. (2016). There is a Self in Me, from Me to Inside Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 12th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak A. (2016). Don't Stop Me From Being Myself Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 12th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak A. (2016). “Who Am I?” Journey from Fake to Reality from Shell to Essence Relative Integrative Psychotherapy 12th Term Series.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Applied Integrative Psychotherapy in Family Counseling.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Hypnosis and Mental Health Conferences for Youth.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Hypnosis Training Conferences for Mental Health Professionals.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Applied Integrative Psychotherapy in Guidance.
Özakkaş, T. (2016). Applied Integrative Psychotherapy in Family Counseling II (1st Edition).
Özakkaş, T. (2017). Emotion Focused Therapy Darıca First Term March-April-May-June 2017 Course Transcripts.
Özakkaş, T. (2017). Physiology and Neurophysiology of Dreams.
Özakkaş, T. (2017). How Do Therapists Interpret Dreams?.
Özakkaş, T. (2017). Practical Interpretation of Dreams: According to Theories.
Özakkaş, T. (2017). Dreams and Their Practical Interpretation in Chaos and Field Theory.
Özakkaş, T. (2017). Dreams in Subjectivity and Contextuality.
Özakkaş, T. (2020). Relative Integrative Psychotherapy Guide (18th Integrative psychotherapy Training Theoretical Exam Answers).
Özakkaş, T. (2020). Commentary on Self-Analysis for Understanding Kohut.
Özakkaş, T. (2020). Clinical Use of Hypnosis: Hypnotherapy.
Özakkaş, T. (2020). Introduction to Hypnosis and Application" 6.Darica Hypnosis Training September 2011 Lecture Notes 1.
Özakkaş, T. (2020). “Transition from Hypnosis to Hypnotherapy” 6. Darıca Hypnosis Training November 2011 Lecture Notes 2.
Özakkaş, T. (2020). Multiple Personality, Phobia, Addiction and Hypnotherapy 6. Darıca Hypnosis Training December 2011 Lecture Notes 3.
Özakkaş, T. (2020). “Hypnotherapy Applications in Mental Disorders” 6th Darıca Hypnosis Training January 2012 Lecture Notes 4.
Özakkaş, T. (2020). Ego States (Relative Integrative Psychotherapy) 14.Integrative psychotherapy Training.
Özakkaş, T. (2020). Masterson Approach Training Set.
Özakkaş, T. (2020). Relative Integrative Psychotherapy Guide (18th Integrative psychotherapy Training Theoretical Exam Answers).
Özakkaş, T. (2021). Transference Focused Therapy Training Month 1-2-3 Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T. (2021). Therapy Techniques and Clinical Interaction in Self Psychology: Motivational Systems.
Özakkaş, T. (2021). Masterson Days 4 (2nd Edition).
Özakkaş, T. (2021). Masterson Days 5 (3rd Edition).
Özakkaş, T. (2022). Psychology in Colloquial Language.
Özakkaş, T. (2022). Applied Integrative Psychotherapy in Family Counseling II (2nd Edition).
Özakkaş, T. (2023). Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy Training Lecture Notes.
Özakkaş, T., & Avcı A. (2023). Metaphors Used in Integrative Therapy.
Özakkaş. T. (2023). Ways of Embodiment of the Soul - Intersubjective Field.
COURSE NOTES
Özakkaş, T. (2011). Ruhsal Aygıt. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Halk Konferanslari. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Overview of Masterson Approach. Istanbul: Institute of Psychotherapy
Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Transference-Oriented Therapy and Treatment Techniques. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Separation and Individualization Processes Shared Paranoia. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Borderline, Narcissistic, Schizoid Personalities. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Behavioral Cognitive Theory in Integrative Psychotherapy. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Hypnosis in Integrative Psychotherapy. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Introduction to Integrative Psychotherapy. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Hücum Tedavi Integrative Psychotherapy Overview. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Psychology of the Self in the Transition from Primitive to Mature Narcissism. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Spiritual Existence of Man. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Self-object and Narcissism. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Identity Bokalama, Identity Crisis and Ego Psychologies. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Identity Self Ego States and Multiple Personality. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Autohypnosis-Hypnotic Trans Primitive and Intermediate Defense Plans.İstanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Psychotherapy Models and Formulation Differences. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Interpretation of Dreams and Psychoanalytic Theory. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Defense Mechanisms and Neurobiology. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Schizoid, Narcissistic, Borderline Self Disorders. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). Psychodynamic Developmental Periods with Cases. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Kökrek, Z. (2013). Etki Reaction Systems from Behavior to Cognition. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak, A. (2013). Plural Personality Object and Self Designs. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak, A. (2013). Object Relations According to Kernberg, Kohut, Masterson, Volkan. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Hypnotherapy in Sexual Functions, Bedwetting, Social Phobia and Fear of Death. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Ego States and Identity Formation. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.Özakkaş,
Özakkaş, T. (2014). What is hypnosis and how does it help treatment? Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Relational Psychotherapy and Paul Wachtel's Cyclical Contextual Model. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Jung's Subjectivity: An Excursion Between Theories. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Hypnotherapy from the Discovery of the Source to the End of Treatment. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). How Can I Be Valuable? Behavioral Cognitive Psychotherapy. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Psychological Conversations. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Our Neurobiological Development from Right Brain to Right Brain. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Understanding Abandonment Depression. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Existentialism and Integrative Case Formulations. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). Mentalization and Formulation in Psychotherapy. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak, A. (2014). Falling into the Spiritual Womb and the Birth Process. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak, A. (2014). Applied Dream Interpretations and Dynamic Theory. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., Çorak, A., & Özcan, O. (2014). Treatment of Phobias, Grief, Trauma and Multiple Personality with Hypnosis. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). The Essence of Therapy and Secrets of First Meeting. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). "What About the Other Half" The Maturation Story of Our Soul. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Gypsy Stove and Psychiatric Disorders. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Hamdim Piştim Yandım: Psychology of the Self. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). What is the Meaning of Life? Existentialism. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). How does hypnosis work? Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). What Does Hypnosis Do? Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Why does hypnosis do what it does? Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Offense Therapy and Practice. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Formulation in Relative Integrative Psychotherapy. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Summary of Therapies. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). The Essence of Therapy and the Secrets of the First Meeting. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). First Step to Therapist: How to Become a Therapist. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). By God, Physicians are Human too! Patient-Physician Relations Conferences. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). "What About the Other Half" The Maturation Story of Our Soul. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak, A. (2015). Djinns, Fears, Multiple Personality and Hypnotherapy. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak, A. (2015). Freud's Theory, Free Association and Dreams. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak, A. (2015). The Meaning You Give to Events. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Çorak, A. (2015). You Will Die Then... Existentialism. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
Özakkaş, T., & Özcan, O. (2015). Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy. Istanbul: Psychotherapy Institute Publications.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Özakkaş, T. (1995). History of Hypnosis and Hypnotic Phenomena. Hypnosis and Psychotherapy Conference, Inonu University, Malatya, December 16.
Özakkaş, T. (1996). Description of Hypnosis and General Information. Hypnosis and Dentistry Panel, Istanbul Dentists Solidarity and Friendship Association, Istanbul, October 24.
Özakkaş, T. (1997). The Role of Social Factors in the Formation of Homosexuality. VI. Anatolian Psychiatry Days, Erzurum, December 10-14.
Özakkaş, T. (1997). Consciousness and Criminal Capacity Status in Poppy Purchase. VI. Anatolian Psychiatry Days, Erzurum, December 10-14.
Özakkaş, T. (1998). Psychiatry and Hypnosis. IV. Vakıf Gureba Medical Congress, Istanbul, March 4.
Özakkaş, T. (1999). Psychiatry Education in Azerbaijan Medicine. National Psychiatry Congress and International Cross-Cultural Psychiatry Satellite Symposium, Trabzon, September 6-12.
Özakkaş, T. (1999). Clinical Types of Anxiety Disorders, Pharmaco, Psycho and Combined Characteristics of Response to Therapy. National Psychiatry Congress and International Cross-Cultural Psychiatry Satellite Symposium, Trabzon, September 6-12.
Özakkaş, T. (2000). Psychohygiene and Psychopraphylaxis in Azerbaijan. 36th National Psychiatry Congress, Turkish Psychiatric Association, Antalya, October 3-7.
Özakkaş, T. (2000). History and Legal Basis of Psychiatric Assistance in Azerbaijan. 36th National Psychiatry Congress, Turkish Psychiatry Association, Antalya, October 3-7.
Özakkaş, T. (2000). Intensified Psychotherapy Process in Anxiety Disorders - Evaluation of the Results. 36th National Psychiatry Congress, Turkey Psychiatry Association, Antalya, October 3-7.
Özakkaş, T. (2002). Uses of Hypnosis. Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Festiva A.Ş., Istanbul, November 21-24.
Özakkaş, T. (2004). Opening Speech. I. National Medical Hypnosis Congress, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, May 7.
Özakkaş, T. (2004). Hypnotherapy in Anxiety Disorders. I. National Medical Hypnosis Congress, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, May 8.
Özakkaş, T. (2005). Panic Disorder Workshop. II. National Medical Hypnosis Congress, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, October 15.
Özakkaş, T. (2005). Hypnotherapy in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. II. National Medical Hypnosis Congress, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, October 15.
Özakkaş, T. (2005). Hypnosis in Psychotherapy. Continuing Education Congress in Psychiatry, MESTED, Bodrum, November 9-13.
Özakkaş, T. (2006). Human and Hypnosis. III. National Medical Hypnosis Congress, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, November 2.
Özakkaş, T. (2008). Masterson Approach in Clinical Practice in Turkey. Masterson Days I, Institute of Psychotherapy, Istanbul, December 9-10.
Özakkaş, T., Kiper C. (2008). Psychotherapy and Hypnosis in Turkey. Obsessive Compulsive Hypnosis in Disorder and Panic Disorder. 11th European Hypnosis Congress, Vienna, September 17-21.
Özakkaş, T. (2008, September). Hypnosis in Psychotherapy in Turkey for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder [Conference presentation]. 11th ESH Congress, Vienna.
Özakkaş, T. (2008, September). Psychotherapy and Hypnosis in Turkey [Conference presentation]. 11th ESH Congress, Vienna.
Özakkaş, T. (2008, September). Panic Attack Treatment and Hypnosis [Conference presentation]. 11th ESH Congress, Vienna.
Özakkaş, T. (2009). The Masterson Approach. Masterson Days III, Institute of Psychotherapy, Istanbul, December 18-19.
Özakkaş, T. (2009). Psychohypnotherapy for the Training of Psychology Students. XIV TPÖÇG National Congress of Psychology Students, Istanbul University, Istanbul, July 27.
Özakkaş, T. (2011). Offense Therapy. SEPI (Society for the Study of Integration in Psychotherapy) XXVIIth Annual Conference, Washington DC, USA, May 19-22.
Özakkaş, T. (2011). Case Presentation: Trauma. Masterson Days V, Institute of Psychotherapy, Istanbul, May 5-8.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Characteristics of Clients Applying to Psychotherapy in Turkey. SEPI (Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration) XXVIIIth Annual Conference, Evanston/Chicago, USA, May 17-20.
Özakkaş, T. (2012). Intermediate Section in Transition from Individual Psychotherapy to Social Life: Integrative Group Psychotherapy Approach. SEPI XXVIII Annual Conference, Evanston/Chicago, USA, May 17-20.
Özakkaş, T. (2013). A Integrative Model: Relative Psychotherapy. SEPI XXIXth Annual Conference, Barcelona, Spain, June 7-9.
Özakkaş, T. (2014). The Mind of Psychoanalytic Theorists in terms of Subjectivity and Neurobiology. Structures. Mind Symposium, TED University, Ankara, May 24-25.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Implementation of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy in Turkey and Cultural Differences. SEPI XXXIth Annual Conference, Maryland, USA, June 18-21.
Özakkaş, T. (2015). Application of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy in Turkey & Cultural Differences [Conference presentation]. Conference: Preliminary Conference Program Baltimore, Maryland.
Özakkaş, T (2016, July). Integrative Psychotherapy Training (BPT) – Turkey Psychotherapy Institute, Evaluation and Review of The Supervision Year [Conference presentation]. SPR Conference, Toronto.
Özakkaş, T. (2016, June). An integrative model: Relative Psychotherapy [Poster presentation]. SEPI 32nd Annual Conference, Dublin, Ireland.
Özakkaş, T (2017, May). Discussing hypnotherapy methods in panic disorder patient [Conference presentation]. SEPI XXXIII Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, USA.
Özakkaş, T (2017). Using Integrative Hypnotherapy with Patient with Heroin Addiction [Conference presentation]. 20th ESH Congress, August 2017, Manchester.
Özakkaş, T. (2017). Relative Unified Psychotherapy and The Relation of Civilizations [Conference presentation]. IARPP Conference, Sydney, Australia.
Özakkaş, T (2016, December). VI. National Congress of Psychological Counseling and Guidance Practices "Migration”.
Özakkaş, T. (June, 2018) Psychotherapy in Turkey and The United States. 34th SEPI Congress.
TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES ACADEMIC TRAININGS
INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAININGS
(Theory – Formulation – Supervision - 900 hours/Group)
Group 1 2005-2007
Group 2 2006-2007
Group 4 2007-2009
Group 5 2007-2009
Group 7 2008-2010
Group 8 2010-2012
Group 9 2011-2013
Group 10 2012-2014
Group 11 2012-2014
Group 12 2013-2015
Group 13 2014-2016
Group 14 2015-2017
Group 15 2016-2018
Group 16 2017-2019
Group 17 2018-2021
Group 18 2019-2022
Group 19 2020-2024
Group 20 2021-2025
Group 21 2022-2026
Group 22 2023-2027
Group 23 2025-2028
HYPNOSIS TRAININGS
(120 Hours/Group)
Group 3 2006
Group 4 2009
Group 5 2010
Group 6 2011
Group 7 2012
Group 8 2013
Group 9 2014
Group 10 2015
Group 11 2016
Group 12 2017
Group 13 2018
Group 14 2019
Group 15 2019
Group 16 2020
Group 17 2021
Group 18 2022
Group 19 2023
Group 20 2024
Group 21 2025
In 2026, the 21th training group will start.
MASTERSON APPROACH TRAININGS
(96 Hours/Group)
Group 1 2010
Group 2 2011
Group 3 2015
Group 4 2015
Group 5 2020
Group 6 2021
Group 7 2022
Group 8 2023
Group 9 2024
Group 10 2025
In 2026, the 711th training group will start.
YEDİTEPE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL HYPNOSIS COURSES
Hypnosis 1st Step (5 Groups-15 hours) 2003-2006
Hypnosis 2nd Step (12 Groups-33 hours) 2003-2006
Hypnosis 3rd Step (3 Groups-7 hours) 2005-2006
Integrative Psychotherapy Brief Introduction Module (14 hours/month)
Gün Psychological Counseling, Ankara April-June 2007
Empati Psychological Services, Adana January 2011
WORKSHOPS
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2023) “Integrative Group Therapy" Hatay 2nd Psychology Symposium
Özakkaş, T. (October, 2019) "Masterson Approach" IX. National Psychological Counseling and Guidance Congress
“Sexuality and Our Spiritual Life in the Context of Integrative Psychotherapy” - VI. National Congress of Psychological Counseling and Guidance Practices, December, 2016.
“How should the first interview be conducted? A Integrative Model” - CİTEB, Ankara, February 2, 2014.
“Integrative Counseling Services in Guidance Services” - Melikşah University, Kayseri, January 8, 2014.
“Understanding and Helping the Moods of People with Disabilities and Caregivers” - Ümraniye Guidance and Research Center, Istanbul, December 26, 2013.
“Integrative Psychotherapy” - Giresun Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Policies, Tirebolu, December 8, 2013.
“Evaluation of the First Interview on the Psychosocial Model” - GENODER-Development Point Association, December 7, 2013.
“Communication Techniques in Guidance Education” - Ataşehir Guidance and Research Center, Istanbul, November 27, 2013.
“Family Counseling Practices with Integrative Approach” - Maltepe Guidance and Research Center, Istanbul, January 10, 2013.
“Patient-Physician Relationships: Personality Structures” - Erciyes University, Kayseri, December 31, 2011-January 1, 2012.
“Communication Skills” - Istanbul Chamber of Dentists, Istanbul, November 22, 2011.
“PDR Education: Puberty” - Yeditepe University, Istanbul, September 21, 2011.
“Clinical Hypnosis Practical Training” - M.E.B. Guidance and Research Center, Adana, January 21, 2011.
“Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy” - Hypnosis Association, Istanbul, November 10-11, 2012.
“Psychotherapy and Hypnosis in All Aspects” - Isik University, Istanbul, October 14, 2010.
“Patient-Physician Relations” -19 Mayıs University, Samsun, January 6, 2010
“Our Spiritual Structure in the Transition from Traditional to Modern Structure” - Istanbul Chamber of Dentists, Istanbul, April 4, 2009
“Patient-Physician Relations in Dentistry” - Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, December 24, 2008
“Animal Owners-Physician Relations in Veterinary Medicine” - Istanbul Chamber of Dentists, Istanbul, November 20, 2008.
“Hypnosis in Psychotherapy” - Istanbul Chamber of Veterinarians, Istanbul, July 19, 2008.
“Hypnosis in Psychiatry” - Sexual Medicine Association, Ankara, April 8, 2007.
“Hypnotherapy for Substance Abuse and Sexual Identity Disorders” - Ankara Sexual Medicine Association, Ankara, March 4, 2007.
“Hypnodrama in Psychotherapy” - Ankara Hypnosis Association, Ankara, March 3, 2007.
“Hypnotherapy Theoretical and Practical Applications” - Ankara Hypnosis Association, Ankara, January 3, 2007.
“Psychotherapy Process and Psychic Device 2nd Step” - Ankara Hypnosis Association, Ankara, September 3-4, 2005.
“Psychotherapy Process and Psychic Device 1st Step” - Fatih University Continuing Education Center, Istanbul, December 12, 2004.
“Psychotherapy and Hypnosis” - Fatih University Continuing Education Center, Istanbul, November 20-21, 2004.
“Hypnotherapy for Acupuncture Trainees” - Sakarya University, Sakarya, December 25, 2003.
“Hypnosis in General Medicine” - Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, December 18, 2003.
Association of Health Professionals, Istanbul, August 18, 1998
CORPORATE CONFERENCES
"Violence" - Kocaeli Medical Chamber, Marrch, 2020.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2018). Specialist Dr. Tahir Özakkaş USA - Turkish American Association
Özakkaş, T. (November , 2017) Kayseri Guidance and Research Center "Crisis and Crisis Intervention Methods Training"
Özakkaş, T. Sakarya Medical Faculty Students
Özakkaş, T. Hacettepe University "Social Work in Schools Application and Research Center"
"How to Have Sex on Stage?" – CİSED, April, 2017.
“Family Counseling Practices with a Integrative Approach” – ERSEM, March, 2013.
“Human Relations and Personality Structures” - Police College, Ankara, September 3, 2012
“Conflict and Compromise in the Work Environment” - Competition Authority, Ankara, April 11, 2012.
“Prison Staff-Prisoner Communication” - Metris Prison, Istanbul, November 23, 2011.
"Project and People" in Project Management and Management” - Unilever, Istanbul, February 1, 2010.
"Project and People" in Project Management and Management” - Siemens, Istanbul, December 1, 2010.
PUBLIC CONFERENCES
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2025) ""Being the Therapist of This Land, Speaking in My Mother's Language", Istanbul 29 May University Psychology Club.
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2025) ""The Torment of the Injured Soul on the Body"" , 4th Fortification Summit, Antalya.
Özakkaş, T. (July, 2024) "How Can We Become Mature Individuals?"
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2024) "Seeing, Validating and Including" Psychological Counseling and Guidance Summit Istanbul MEM.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2024) "Youth..." Sakarya University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Club.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2024) "Integrative Psychotherapy" Bingöl University Psychology Club.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2024) "Maturation" Medipol University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Club.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2024) "Relative Integrative Psychotherapy" NOVO Psychology Days.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2024) "Art Psychotherapy: Healing through Art and Creativity" 27th Beyoğlu Symposium Opening Speech.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2024) "Emotion-Focused Therapy" Baku Odlar Yurdu University.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2024) "First Interview and Emotion-Focused Therapy in Integrative Psychotherapy Perspective" Baku Odlar Yurdu University.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2024) "The Process of Coming to Relative Integrative Psychotherapy" Psychotherapy Institute Bursa Branch.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2024) "How to provide and develop mental resilience" Bursa Psikopoint.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2024) "Hypnotherapy" PDRFEST Uludag University.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2024) "Physician Perception in Society", Bursa Doruk Hospital.
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2024) "Emotion-Focused Approach to Peer Bullying" Tuzla Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (January, 2024) "Protecting, Saving and Developing Children" Kırıkkale Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2023) ""Cultural Psychotherapy" Psychotherapy Institute.
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2023) "Separation is Also Included in Love" Beyoğlu 23rd Symposium Opening Speech.
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2023) "Therapeutic Process of Forgetting and Hope" Hatay 2nd Psychology Symposium
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2023) "System, Culture, Psychotherapy".
Özakkaş, T. (November, 2023) “Integrative Dream Psychology" Dream Institute Dream Conference.
Özakkaş, T. (November, 2023) "Possible Problems in Relationships with the Root Family"
Özakkaş, T. (November, 2023) "How Can Mere Words Heal?"
Özakkaş, T. (June, 2023) "Do People Change? If They Change, How?"
Özakkaş, T. (June, 2023) "Current Relational Approaches in Counseling and Guidance from Tradition to the Future" 5th Psychological Counseling and Guidance Summit.
Özakkaş, T. (June, 2023) "Transference-Focused Therapy and neurobiological emotion regulation systems", 4th National Neuroscience and Medicine Congress 3-4 June 2023, Istanbul Nişantaşı University Maslak.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2023) "Are There Ways We Can Heal Ourselves Without Therapy? So What's the Use of a Therapist?".
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2023) "Mourning and Trauma" Kucukcekmece Guidance and Research Center Ugur Schools.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2023) "Construction, Evaluation and Healing of the Soul in Trauma and Grief"
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2023) "The Effect of Trauma on Sleep and Dreams".
Özakkaş, T (February, 2023) "Earthquake and its effects on living and observing people".
Özakkaş, T (January, 2023) “Integrative Psychology".
Özakkaş, T (November, 2022) "Field Theory" Dynamic Psychotherapy Institute.
Özakkaş, T (October, 2022) "Mourning and Trauma" Serdivan Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T (April, 2022) "Discovering the Body Country: A Journey of Sensory, Emotional, Thoughtful, and Deep Integration in Therapy" The Silent Voice of the Unconscious Symposium.
Özakkaş, T (March, 2022) "Working with Traumas in Psychotherapy".
Özakkaş, T (February, 2022) "My Culture is My Identity" Symposium on Culture-Specific Psychotherapy Approaches.
Özakkaş, T (January, 2022) "Man is Man's Medicine" Positive Psychology Institute.
Özakkaş, T (January, 2022) "Change and Transformation of Borderline Personalities in Integrative Psychotherapy".
Özakkaş, T (December, 2021) "What Do Emotions Mean and Tell Us?" Bingöl University Psychology Club.
Özakkaş, T (November, 2021) "Comparison of Chaos and Field Theory According to Kohut, Masterson and Kernberg's Theory" 14th Symposium.
Özakkaş, T (November, 2021) "An Overview of Interactional Integrative Psychotherapy".
Özakkaş, T. (November, 2021) "What is Therapy Used For?".
Özakkaş, T (October, 2021) "Hypnosis in Türkiye from Past to Present" , Ankara Medical Hypnosis Association.
Özakkaş, T (October, 2021) "Dream or reality? Working with Dreams in Psychotherapy Symposium".
Özakkaş, T (September, 2021) "Centers of Gravity and Chaos Theory in the Traditional-Modernity Oscillation".
Özakkaş, T (July, 2021) "Journey to Becoming a Psychotherapist" - Sakarya University of Applied Sciences.
Özakkaş, T (June, 2021) "'Why Should a Person Get Ill, Why Should Heal?'".
Özakkaş, T (June, 2021) Communicating with Students Who Show Narcissistic Personality Traits.
Özakkaş, T (June, 2021) "Effects of the Pandemic Process and Coping Strategies".
Özakkaş, T (June, 2021) "Relative Integrative formulation of an imaginary case" Yellow Psychology.
Özakkaş, T. (June, 2021) "Use of Hypnosis in Psychotherapy".
Özakkaş, T (June, 2021) "Flexible Endurance Days".
Özakkaş, T (May, 2021) "Various Dimensions of the Relationship Between Therapist and Client".
Özakkaş, T (May, 2021) "Interactive Article Commentary with Telegram Group Members Day 2”.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2021) "Interactive Article Commentary with Telegram Group Members Day 1".
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2021) "Emotion Focused Therapy" Kahramanmaraş Onikişubat Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2021) "IV. Black Sea Psychological Counseling and Guidance Days”.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2021) "Communicating with Students with Narcissistic Personality Traits", Kartal Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2021) "Communication with Adolescents" Tuzla Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2021) "Our Cultural Codes".
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2021) "First Interview and Emotion-Focused Therapy from the Perspective of Integrative Psychotherapy".
Özakkaş, T. (January, 2021) ""Journey to SEPI Presidency".
Özakkaş, T. (January, 2021) Bingol University Women's Health Center.
Özakkaş, T. (January, 2021) "Kayseri's Values Meet Kayseri's Youth".
Özakkaş, T. (January, 2021) "From Kayseri to New York...".
Özakkaş, T. (July, 2020) "Oh, If I Could Be 'True, Honest, Generous and Brave'".
Özakkaş, T. (June, 2020) "Relative Integrative Formulation of an Imaginary Case".
Özakkaş, T. (June, 2020) "Trauma Resilience, Emotion Regulation and Maturity" A'N Psychology.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2020) "Attachment and Separation Individualization Periods in Children"
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2020) "Relationship, Communication and Ancient Knowledge in the Days of Corona".
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2020) "In the Days of Corona: Our Suddenly Changing Ties and Context".
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2020) "The Effect of Social Traumas on Our Mental Health".
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2020) "Why Do We Eat When We Are in Trouble, Empty, Missing, and Afraid?".
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2020) "Corona Days in the Context of Women, Children and Employees".
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2020) "Advice to Mothers".
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2020) "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow in Our Spiritual Structure".
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2020) "Our Psychological Losses, Anxieties and Gains in Social Distancing"
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2020) "How Does a Person Stuck at Home Develop Their Inner World?".
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2020) "Optimism in the Days of Coronavirus".
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2020) "Then Let's Talk: An Integrative View of the Covid-19 Pandemic".
Özakkaş, T. (August, 2020) "Experiencing and Observing Selves".
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2020) "What We Get from Parents, What We Give to Our Children: The Art of Integrative Parenting" Home School Association.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2020) "Authentic Self" Marmara University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Club.
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2020) "Integrative Psychotherapy" BURA Psychology Series.
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2020) "Suicide in Psychosocial Intervention Services" Gelişim University.
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2020) "Supervision, Psychotherapy Education and Civil Society Organization Activities" Psychotherapy Institute Association, Ankara.
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2020) "Violence", TURNUG.
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2020) "In Guidance and Psychological Counseling, 'It's Not What You Say, But How You Say It': Codes of Nonverbal Communication" Sarıyer Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (January, 2020) "What is Integrative Psychotherapy?" BACPED Psychotherapy Meetings.
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Özakkaş, T. (December, 2019) "Relative Integrative Psychotherapy" Psychotherapy Institute Ankara Branch.
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2019) Second International Congress of Sexual Aesthetic Surgery and Sexology.
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2019) "Transference Focused Therapy" 3rd Neuroscience Congress, Nişantaşı University.
Özakkaş, T. (November, 2019) "Emotion Regulation in Guidance" Küçükçekmece Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (November, 2019) "Why Do We Go to Therapy?".
Özakkaş, T. (November, 2019) “Integrative Approach to Psychological Counseling" Gebze Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (October, 2019) “Integrative Approach to Sexual Abuse" Kırıkkale University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Community.
Özakkaş, T. (October, 2019) "Communication in Guidance Services" Kartal Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (October, 2019) "Motivational Support" Sakarya University.
Özakkaş, T. (June, 2019) Our Spiritual Womb Journey Birth Psychology Congress.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2019) "Integrative Psychotherapy Applications in Guidance" Şişli Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2019) "Relative Integrative Psychotherapy" Bursa Psychological Counseling and Guidance Summit.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2019) “Integrative Psychotherapy" Sakarya University.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2019) "Integrative Approach in Guidance" Tuzla Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2019) "Psychology of Mourning" Bakırköy Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2019) Violence and Addiction in the Context of Integrative Psychotherapy. Medipol University.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2019) "Integrative Approach to Psychological Counseling" 2nd Psychological Counseling and Guidance Summit.
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2018) "Authenticity, Honesty and Aesthetics" Bahçelievler Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (Decem.ber, 2018) "Integrative Approach to Guidance" Izmir Okyanus College.
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2018) “Integrative Psychotherapy" Inonu University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Community.
Özakkaş, T. (November, 2018) “Integrative Services in Guidance" Kartal Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (November, 2018) "The Effect and Reflection of Personalities on Relationships" Istanbul University.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2018) "Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Integrative Counseling Practices" Torbalı Guidance and Research Center, İzmir.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2018) "Analysis Of Dreams" Psychotherapy Institute.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2018) "Trauma and Integrative Psychotherapy" Van Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2018) "Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy" Psychotherapy Institute.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2018) "How Many Types of Adolescents Come for Counseling" Karadeniz Technical University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Community, Trabzon.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2018) "Therapy on Stage" Düzce University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Community.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2018) "Brief Dynamic Psychotherapy" Psychotherapy Institute.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2018) “Integrative Psychotherapy in Children and Adolescents" Psychotherapy Institute Association Bursa Branch.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2018) "First Interview and Practice in Psychological Counseling" Yıldız Technical University, Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2018) "Psychological Counseling and Integrative Psychotherapy" Istanbul University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Days.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2018) "Integrative Counseling" Fatih Sultan Mehmet University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Days.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2018) Sabahattin Zaim University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Days.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2018) "Being an Integrative Psychotherapist". Istanbul Kultur University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Days.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2018) "Adolescent and Exam". Sainte Pulcherie French High School Guidance Symposium.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2018) "Crisis and Crisis Intervention Methods" Eyüp Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2018) "Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy".
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2018) "Hypnosis and Group Hypnosis" Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. Neuropsychiatry Symposium.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2018) "Psychotherapy" Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. Neuropsychiatry Symposium.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2018) "Crisis and Crisis Intervention Techniques" Elazığ Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2018) "Integrative View of Sexual Abuse" Psychotherapy Institute Association, Ankara.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2018) New Century University Gungören.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2018) "Existential Philosophy and Intersubjective Psychotherapy" Düşünbil Academy, Ankara.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2018) "Emotion Focused Therapy" Psychotherapy Institute Association.
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2018) "Dr. James F. Masterson, Dr. Hyman Spotnitz and Dr. Vamik D. Volkan".
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2018) "Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies".
Özakkaş, T. (January, 2018) "Communication Trainer Training in Emergency Services" Antalya.
Özakkaş, T. (January, 2018) Silivri Guidance and Research Center "Crisis Intervention Interactive Training".
Özakkaş, T. (January, 2018) "How to Do Therapy on Stage? Let's Practice It Together".
Özakkaş, T. (January, 2018) İnegöl Guidance and Research Center “Culture-Sensitive Psychological Counseling”.
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2017) “Integrative Counseling Services in School Guidance Services." Kahramanmaraş Dulkadiroğlu Guidance Research Center Event.
Özakkaş, T. (November, 2017) Family Counseling KAYMEK Kayseri "Family Counseling in Municipalities".
Özakkaş, T. (November, 2017) Kayseri Guidance and Research Center “Integrative Psychotherapy”.
Özakkaş, T. (October, 2017) “Bingöl Guidance and Research Center "Crisis Intervention".
Özakkaş, T. (October, 2017) What Does a Client Want from a Therapist?.
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2017) Güngören Guidance and Research Center "Divorce and Mourning".
Özakkaş, T. (May, 2017) Beykent University Psychology Club "How does a psychologist become a psychotherapist?".
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2017) Kastamonu Guidance and Research Center "Integrative Counseling Practices in Schools".
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2017) "The Mystery of Therapy: Nonverbal Communication" Psychotherapy Institute.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2017) "Identity and Personality" Ağrı Culture Directorate.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2017) "Integrative Psychotherapy in School and Guidance Services" Ankara Yenimahalle Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2017) "Therapist's First Meeting with His Client" Bursa Acıbadem Hospital.
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2017) Pamukkale University Psychology and Art Community.
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2017) "Therapist's Consultant First Meeting" Conference. Psychotherapy Institute Association. Istanbul Avcılar Branch.
Özakkaş, T. (February, 2017) Bursa Osmangazi Guidance and Research Center Adolescence and Identity.
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2016) “Difficult Child Integrative Counseling" Pendik Guidance Research Center Conference.
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2016) İzmir Guidance Research Center Conference: "Infancy Adulthood: Attachment, Defenses and Real Self".
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2016) Hacettepe Psychological Counseling and Guidance "Mental Health Yelp The Place and Function of Psychological Counseling”.
NPİstanbul Hospital "Self disorders and neurobiology”, November, 2016.
Difficult Child Integrative Counseling - Tuzla Guidance Research Center, November, 2016.
Ozakkas, T. (2016, May) Duzce University Faculty of Medicine 7th Student Congress.
Ozakkas, T. (2016, May 22-23 ) Konya Psychological Counseling and Guidance Symposium "Inclusive, Comprehensive and Approving PDR Service".
Özakkaş, T. (2016, May) Konya Special Chat "Experience, image and symbolization of the body".
Özakkaş, T. (2016, April) Dream Interpretation in Terms of Theories - Psychotherapy Institute.
Özakkas T. (April, 13th. 2016) Guidance and Research Center Professional Development Days
"In Guidance and Counseling Service; To be inclusive, validating, limiting and perching." Ordekli Cultural Center Bursa.
Özakkaş, T. (2016, June) Ways of Concretization of the Soul Dream and Hypnosis - Kadıköy Guidance and Research Center.
Özakkaş,, T. (May, 2015) You keep quiet and let your eyes speak, Feeling the Other" Haliç University Psychology Days.
Özakkaş, T. (April, 2015). Çankaya Guidance and Research Center Ankara "First Interview and Trauma".
Özakkaş, T. (March, 2015). Mevlana University Conference Hall Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department Konya.
Özakkaş, T. (December, 2014) Basaksehir Guidance and Research Center "Psychopathology of Behavior".
Özakkaş, “T. (November, 2014) “Personality, the Secret Behind Communication" Istanbul Chamber of Dentists.
Özakkaş, T. "Preventive Mental Health for Children Who Are Neglected and Abused", Ankara.
Human Psychological Structure and Hypnosis” - Erdem Culture and Solidarity Association, Istanbul, November 23, 2011.
“Mental and Mental Diseases” - Darıca District Governorship and Mufti's Office, Darıca, November 24, 2010.
Our Spiritual Structure from Tradition to Modernity” - Malatya Municipality, Malatya, August 25, 2008.
“Puberty” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, May 21, 2007.
“Narcissistic Personality Disorder” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, December 26, 2006.
“Borderline Personality Disorder” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, November 28, 2006.
“Brainwashing and Social Mass Psychology” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, May 16, 2006.
“Existentialism” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, April 17, 2007.
“Self-Destructive and Sacrificial Personality” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, April 17, 2007.
“Perfectionist Personality” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, February 13, 2007.
“What is Psychotherapy?” – IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, March 21, 2006.
Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, April 18, 2006.
Being Yourself” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, February 21, 2006.
Identity and Personality” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, December 20, 2005.
Personality Formation” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, November 22, 2005.
Psychiatry and Culture” - IBB Cultural Activities Directorate, Istanbul, October 18, 2005.
Identity and Adolescence” - Lions Youth Club, Istanbul, February 14, 2004.
Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Conference” - Beşiktaş Municipality Book Fair, Istanbul, October 28, 2001.
TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES ATTENDED TRAININGS
- Transference-Focused Psychotherapy
- Otto Kernberg / Personality Disorders Institute, New York
- Theoretical Seminar 2010-2015 (72 hours)
- Intensive Clinical Training June 2012 (35 hours)
- Weekly Supervision 2012-2015 (230 hours)
- Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals
- Leslie Greenberg / Emotion-Focused Therapy Clinic, Toronto
- Skills Training 2013 (48 hours)
- Weekly Supervision 2014-2015 (24 hours)
- Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples
- Leslie Greenberg / Emotion-Focused Therapy Clinic, Toronto
- Skills Training 2012 (54 hours)
- Weekly Supervision 2013-2014 (24 hours)
- Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy
- Hanna Levenson/Levenson Institute for Training, San Francisco
- Theoretical Seminar 2011 (24 hours)
- Weekly Supervision 2012 (40 hours)
- Masterson Approach in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies
- James Masterson/International Masterson Institute, New York
- Theoretical Seminar 2008-2011 (96 hours)
- Intensive Clinical Training 2013-2014 (192 hours)
- Weekly Supervision 2009-2014 (320 hours)
CERTIFICATES
Workshops
Psychoanalytic Listening -Salman Akhtar, M.D., Istanbul, October 5, 2015.
The Healer Within: Journey to the Magical World of Hypnosis - Giuseppe De Benedittis, M.D., Ph.D., Istanbul, October 3-4, 2015.
Introduction to Relational Psychoanalysis - Lewis Aron, Ph.D., Istanbul, August 8-9, 2015.
The Hypnotic Brain: Neurobiological Foundations of Hypnosis” - Giuseppe De Benedittis, M.D., Ph.D., Istanbul, September 20-21, 2014.
In-depth Investigation of Object Relationships in Narcissistic and Borderline Cases” - Vamık Volkan, Istanbul, June 20-22, 2014.
Family Therapies: Integration and Research - William M. Pinsof, PhD, LMFT, ABPP, Istanbul, November 29-December 1, 2013.
Emotion Focused Therapy Advanced Skills Training” - Leslie Greenberg, Ph.D., Istanbul, October 26-29, 2013.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of Anxiety Disorders - Arthur Freeman, M.D., Istanbul, September 20-22, 2013.
Evidence-Based Cognitive Hypnotherapy for Emotional Disorders - Assen Alladin, Ph.D., R. Psych., Istanbul, June 22-23, 2013.
Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Kernberg Days IV - Frank Yeomans, M.D., Ph.D., Fatih Özbay, M.D., Istanbul, February 22-24, 2013.
Emotion Focused Therapy Skills Training - Leslie Greenberg, Ph.D., Istanbul, February 14-17, 2013.
Emotion Focused Couple Therapy Advanced Skills Training - Leslie Greenberg, Ph.D., Istanbul, November 29-December 2, 2012.
Violent Behavior According to Cognitive-Behavioral Theory - 48th National Psychiatry Congress, Turkish Psychiatry Association, Bursa, October 9-13, 2012.
Cognitive-Behavioral Couple and Family Therapy - Frank M. Dattilio, Ph.D., ABPP, Istanbul, September 1-2, 2012.
Integrative Relational Psychotherapy - Paul L. Wachtel, Ph.D., Istanbul, June 16-17, 2012.
Transference Focused Psychotherapy Intensive Specialized Training and Supervision
- Otto Kernberg, M.D., Frank Yeomans, M.D., Ph.D., Kay Haran, Psy.D., Pamela Foelsch, Ph.D,
- Jill Delaney, L.C.S.W., John Clarkin, Ph.D., Diana Diamond, Ph.D., Monica Carsky, Ph.D., Personality Disorders Institute, New York, June 5-9, 2012.
Social Mind - Assoc. Assoc. Prof. Hakan Atalay, Psychiatric Association of Turkey, Istanbul, March 7, 2012.
Emotion Focused Couple Therapy Skills Training - Leslie Greenberg, Ph.D., Istanbul, February 5-9, 2012.
Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy Advanced Training - Hanna Levenson, Ph.D., Istanbul, December 10-11, 2011.
Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Kernberg Days III - Frank Yeomans, M.D., Ph.D., Istanbul, October 30-November 2, 2011.
Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Kernberg Days II - Otto Kernberg, M.D., Istanbul, October 28-29, 2011.
Developmental Neurobiology and Attachment Theory - Prof. Dr. Allan Schore, Istanbul, October 1-2, 2011.
Integration in Psychotherapy - John C. Norcross, Ph.D., ABPP, Istanbul, July 3, 2011.
Unified Psychotherapy - Jeffrey Magnavita, Ph.D., Istanbul, June 4-5, 2011.
Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Couple and Family Therapy - Frank M. Dattilio, Ph.D., 7th International Cognitive Psychotherapy Congress, Istanbul, June 2-5, 2011.
Lifespan Treatment of Personality Disorders - Arthur Freeman, M.D., 7th International Cognitive Psychotherapy Congress, Istanbul, June 2-5, 2011.
Masterson Days V: Borderline, Narcissistic, Schizoid Self Disorders - International Masterson Institute & Institute of Psychotherapy, Istanbul, May 5-8, 2011.
New Hypnosis in Sexual Therapy - Prof. Dr. Daniel L. Araoz, Sexual Health Institute Association, Bursa, April 16-17, 2011.
Time Limited Introductory Dynamic Psychotherapy Training - Hanna Levenson, Ph.D., Istanbul, April 9-10, 2011.
Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Kernberg Days I - John Clarkin, Ph.D., Istanbul, October 16-17, 2010.
Masterson Days IV: Borderline Personality Disorder - International Masterson Institute & Institute of Psychotherapy, Istanbul, June 10-13, 2010.
Masterson Days III: Differential Diagnosis and Therapy Techniques - International Masterson Institute & Institute of Psychotherapy, Istanbul, December 18-19, 2009.
Masterson Days II: Development of the Masterson Approach in Diagnosis and Treatment - International Masterson Institute & Institute of Psychotherapy, Istanbul, June 18-21, 2009.
Medical Hypnosis - Dr. Assen Alladin, Istanbul, May 30-31, 2009.
Masterson Days I: Overview of the Masterson Approach - International Masterson Institute & Institute of Psychotherapy, Istanbul, December 9-10, 2008.
Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies: Cognitive Affective Behavior Therapy - Ertuğrul Köroğlu, 43rd National Psychiatry Congress, Istanbul, October 23-27, 2007.
Basic Course in Psychology of Self - 11th Spring Symposium, Turkish Psychiatric Association, Izmir, April 25-28, 2007.
Listening, Understanding and Explaining: Three Steps of Psychotherapeutic Work - Salman Akhtar, Izmir, September 29-October 1, 2006.
Evolutionary Psychiatry Course - 41st National Psychiatry Congress, Turkish Psychiatric Association, Erzurum, November 15-20, 2005.
Transference-Countertransference, Psychoanalytic Perspectives Symposium - Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies, Istanbul, October 22-23, 2005.
Introduction to Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies Course (TTB-STE Credit 19) - 9th Spring Symposium, Turkish Psychiatric Association, Antalya, April 13-17, 2005.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Techniques (35 TTB-STE credits) - 39th National Psychiatry Congress, Turkish Psychiatric Association, Antalya, October 14-19, 2003.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Course - VI. National Social Psychiatry Congress, Cappadocia, October 28-31, 1999.
Therapeutic Approaches in PTSD - VI. National Social Psychiatry Congress, Cappadocia, October 28-31, 1999.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Basic and Intermediate Skills (5 hours) - XIth World Congress of Psychiatry, Hamburg, Germany, August 9, 1999.
Modern Electrocolvulsive Therapy (5 hours) - XIth World Congress of Psychiatry, Hamburg, Germany, August 10, 1999.
Communication Analysis in Family and Partner Therapy - 34th National Psychiatry Congress, Turkish Psychiatric Association, Izmir, September 29-October 3, 1998.
SCAN / NPG Neuropsychiatric Interviewing Course (6 hours) - 34th National Psychiatry Congress, Turkish Psychiatric Association, Izmir, September 29-October 3, 1998.
Hypnotherapy Course - 33rd National Psychiatry Congress, Turkish Psychiatry Association, Antalya, October 1-4, 1997.
Psychosocial Approach to Child and Adolescent Diseases - 19th Pediatrics Days, Istanbul University, April 10-11, 1997.
Cognitive Therapies in Interpersonal Relationships and Marital Problems - Dr. Keith Dobson, Turkish Psychological Association, Istanbul, October 16, 1996.
Induction as Therapeutic Intervention Course - W. Trasarti Sponti, 7th European Hypnosis Congress, Budapest, Hungary, August 17-23, 1996.
Clinical Methods in Hypnosis - P.B. Bloom et al, 7th European Congress of Hypnosis, Budapest, Hungary, August 17-23, 1996.
Current Status in the Psychopharmacology of Mood Disorders - ECNP Regional Meeting, Istanbul, May 8-11, 1996.
Modular Therapy - Dr. Francis Macnab, III. Social Psychiatry Symposium, Çanakkale, April 17, 1996.
CERTIFICATES
Congresses and Symposiums
International Conferences/Symposiums
38th IAPSP International Conference (International Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology of the Self), Los Angeles, USA, October 15-18, 2015.
isEFT Trainers Meeting (International Association for Emotion Focused Therapy), Veldhoven, Netherlands, October 8-9, 2015.
IARPP International Annual Conference (International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Association), Toronto, Canada, June 25-28, 2015.
XXXI SEPI International Conference (Association for the Study of Integration in Psychotherapy), Maryland, USA, June 18-21, 2015.
Mind Symposium Journey to the Dark World of the Mind (24-25 May 2014), American Psychological Association (APA) 121st Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 31- July - August 4, 2013
XXIX SEPI International Conference, Maryland, Barcelona, Spain, June 7-9, 2013.
XXVIII SEPI International Conference, Evanston/ Chicago, USA, May 17-20, 2012.
XXVII SEPI International Conference, Washington DC, USA, May 19-22, 2011.
3rd International Conference of the Transference-Focused Psychotherapy Association, Italy, October 14-15, 2014.
XXVIth SEPI Conference, Florence, Italy, May 27-30, 2010.
8th European Hypnosis Congress, Netherlands, August 14-19, 1999.
XIth World Congress of Psychiatry, Hamburg, Germany, August 6-11, 1999.
14th International Hypnosis Congress, Illinois, USA, June 21-27, 1997.
7th European Hypnosis Congress EuroHypnosis '96, Budapest, Hungary, August 17-23, 1996.
Domestic Conferences/Symposiums:
21st International Sexual Health Congress, Antalya, April 17-20, 2014.
48th National Psychiatry Congress, Bursa, October 9-13, 2012.
47th National Psychiatry Congress, Antalya, October 26-30, 2011.
15th Spring Symposium, Antalya, April 12-16, 2011.
46. National Psychiatry Congress, Izmir, October 5-9, 2010.
12th Izmir Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Days, Izmir, September 24-26, 2010.
6th International Congress of Cognitive Psychotherapy, Rome, Italy, June 19-22, 2008.
14th National Congress of Psychology Students, Istanbul, July 21-24, 2009.
43rd National Psychiatry Congress, Istanbul, October 23-27, 2007.
1st National Congress of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies Association, Istanbul, September 28-30, 2007.
11th Spring Symposium, Turkish Psychiatric Association, Izmir, April 25-28, 2007.
8th Izmir Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Days, Izmir, September 29-October 1, 2006.
41st National Psychiatry Congress, Erzurum, November 15-20, 2005.
2nd National Medical Hypnosis Congress, Istanbul, October 14-16, 2005.
7th Izmir Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Days, Izmir, September 16-18, 2005.
9th Spring Symposium, Turkish Psychiatric Association, Antalya, April 13-17, 2005.
6th International Istanbul Psychoanalysis Meetings, Istanbul, November 5-6, 2004.
40th National Psychiatry Congress, Kuşadası, September 28-October 3, 2004.
6th Izmir Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Days, Izmir, September 17-19, 2004.
V. National Congress on Sexuality and Sexual Therapies, Istanbul, May 24-26, 2004.
5th International Istanbul Psychoanalysis Meetings, Istanbul, November 7-8, 2003.
5th Izmir Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Days, Izmir, September 19-21, 2003.
37th National Psychiatry Congress, Istanbul, October 2-6, 2001.
2nd International Istanbul Psychoanalysis Meetings, Istanbul, November 3-4, 2000.
36th National Psychiatry Congress, Antalya, October 3-7, 2000.
9th Anatolian Psychiatry Days, Edirne, June 13-17, 2000 (TTB-STE Credit 25,5).
VI. National Congress of Social Psychiatry, Cappadocia, October 28-31, 1999.
35th National Psychiatry Congress, Trabzon, September 6-12, 1999.
34th National Psychiatry Congress, Izmir, September 29-October 3, 1998.
VI. Anatolian Psychiatry Days, Erzurum, December 10-14, 1997.
Sexual Dysfunctions Education Symposium, Istanbul, October 30-November 1, 1997.
33rd National Psychiatry Congress, Antalya, October 1-4, 1997.
IV. Social Psychiatry Symposium, Adana, May 7-9, 1997.
Forensic Psychiatry Days, Istanbul, March 7-8, 1997.
1st National Symposium on Sexual Function and Fertility Disorders, Urgup, November 13-16, 1996.
3rd International Bakırköy Days, Istanbul, November 6-8, 1996 (18 TTB-STE credits).
32nd National Psychiatry Congress, Ankara, September 25-28, 1996.
1st National Biological Psychiatry Congress, Bursa, June 12-15, 1996.
V. Anatolian Psychiatry Days, Izmir, June 6-8, 1996.
III. Social Psychiatry Symposium, Çanakkale, April 17-20, 1996 (16 TTB-STE credits).
31st National Psychiatry Congress, Istanbul, September 27-30, 1995 (34 TTB-STE credits).
30th National Psychiatry Congress, Nevşehir, September 9-14, 1994.
43rd Annual International Conference: Finding Ourselves in Uncertain Times: Emergent Processes of Change and Transformation
MEMBERHIPS
1. Turkish Medical Association
2. Turkish Association of Psychiatry
3. Turkish Association of Psychiatry Personality Disorders Study Group
4. Turkish Association of Psychiatry Eating Disorders Study Group
5. Turkish Association of Psychiatry Group Therapies Study Group
6. Turkish Association of Psychiatry Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies Study Group
7. Psychotherapy Institute Association
8. Hypnosis Association
9. Scientific Hypnosis Association (Honorary Member)
10. American Psychiatric Association
11. American Psychiatric Association Psychiatric Publishing Unit
12. American Psychological Association
13. American Psychological Association Hypnosis Study Unit
14. American Psychological Association Clinical Neurophysiology Study Unit
15. American Psychological Association Psychotherapy Study Unit
16. American Psychological Association Working Unit on Integration in Psychotherapy
17. American Psychological Association Clinical Psychology Study Unit
18. American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry
19. International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology (IAPSP)
20. International Masterson Institute
21. Levenson Institute for Training
22. International Society of Emotion Focused Therapy
23. The European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy (EAIP)
24. The Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity (IPSS)
25. The International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy (IACP)
26. International Society of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (ISTFP)
27. International Family Therapy Association (IFTA)
28. Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP)
29. The European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS)
30. Unified Psychotherapy and Clinical Science
31. The International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy