Prof. Nevzat Tarhan: “There is no such going back to one’s childhood anymore…”
In the congress, which is organized with the theme of 'Positive Psychology in Interpersonal Relationships' and held with the participation of world-renowned scientists, topics such as "The Wisdom of Self-Compassion in Therapy", "Forgiveness in Bilateral Relationships", "Psychological Resilience in Relationships", "Building Positive Relationships" are discussed. Congress President, President of Üsküdar University Psychiatrist Prof. Nevzat Tarhan stated that positive psychology was thought to be life coaching and personal development at first and its theoretical basis was asked and expressed that "The theoretical foundations of positive psychology are based on neuroscience."
Prof. Tarhan stated that "In many cases, the period of going back to one’s childhood unnecessarily has passed. The era of physicians who respect people's traumas has begun."
The International Positive Psychology Congress, which was held for the 6th time this year by Üsküdar University with the partnership of Üsküdar University, NPİSTANBUL Hospital, NP Etiler & Feneryolu Medical Center, Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Association and Positive Psychology Institute, welcomes global experts working in the field. The theme of this year's two-day congress is "Positive Psychology in Interpersonal Relationships".
The opening was made by Prof. Nevzat Tarhan
The congress, which will last for 2 days at Üsküdar University Central Campus Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall, started with the opening speeches by Congress President and President of Üsküdar University Prof. Nevzat Tarhan, Üsküdar University Rector Prof. Nazife Güngör, Üsküdar University Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Vice Dean Assist. Prof. Elif kurtuluş Anarat and Secretary General of the Congress, Positive Psychology Coordinator Asst. Prof. Fatma Turan.
"At first, it was thought to be life coaching and personal development..."
In the program, which was also broadcast live on ÜTV, Congress President and President of Üsküdar University Rector Prof. Nevzat Tarhan stated that positive psychology was thought to be life coaching and personal development at first and its theoretical basis was asked, and Tarhan said that "The theoretical foundations of positive psychology are based on neuroscience."
Noting that he wrote books on preventive mental health in the 2000s because there was a paradigm shift in medicine, Prof. Tarhan expressed that "The most important thing in the changing paradigm in health is the protection of health.”
Pointing out the importance of studies to prevent people from getting sick, Tarhan stated that "The primary protection is to protect health so that the society does not get sick. Secondary prevention is to identify risk groups, to identify risk groups early and to include them in treatment. Tertiary prevention after treatment is also to work to prevent recurrence..."
"Instead of opening wounds in traumas, the period of how to treat them without opening wounds has emerged..."
Noting that the method of treating without opening wounds has become ideal in medicine, Prof. Tarhan stated that "What is the equivalent of treating without opening wounds in psychiatry? In psychoanalysis, we go back to the person's childhood. Some problems are taken and brought to the present day. The person becomes hostile to their mother and father. When the trauma cannot be resolved, noisier situations may be encountered. In many cases, the period of unnecessary delusion into childhood has passed. The era of physicians who respect people's traumas has begun. Instead of revealing traumas and opening the wound, how can they be treated without opening the wound? This period has emerged."
Stating that the ideal treatment is the treatment without interfering with the traumas of the person, Prof. Tarhan said that the negative is corrected by strengthening the positive.
Dr. Tayyab Rashid, one of the pioneers of positive psychotherapy, will speak tomorrow
Stating that one of the pioneers of positive psychotherapy is Dr. Tayyab Rashid from the University of Melbourne, Tarhan also noted that he will give a speech within the framework of the congress tomorrow.
'Neuroscience-based positive psychotherapy' prepared
Explaining that they conducted a 2-year study on positive psychotherapy and determined a 12-week, 6-hour "Neuroscience-based positive psychotherapy", Tarhan stated that they prepared a neurobiofeedback method for which part of the person's brain can overcome the disease if it is strengthened.
Stating that protocols such as stress management, aggression, autism, attention deficit disorder are created and the person is taught the ability to stay cold-blooded under stress, Tarhan also noted that the person learns to manage their brain.
Stating that the training of trainers on this subject will start in September-October next year, Prof. Tarhan also explained that a new option will be offered for those who want to use positive psychology in therapy, so that there will be a method suitable for our own values, our own thinking habits and our culture.
Students who have taken the course state that this course has touched their souls
Stating that they have developed the scales of benevolence and maliciousness, Tarhan also emphasized the cultural-oriented aspect of positive psychology and noted that the students who took the first course in 2013 stated that this course touched their souls.
Stating that Science of Happiness book, which was published as a supplementary textbook for high school students, would be useful for guidance teachers, Prof. Tarhan explained that this book, which is a guide for high school students to improve themselves, aims to strengthen the positive.
Prof. Nazife Güngör: "While the world is going bad and negative in many ways, we want to slow down the process with positive touches and contribute to its improvement."
Within the scope of the opening speeches, Üsküdar University Rector Prof. Nazife Güngör drew attention to the studies carried out in this field as a university:
"As Üsküdar University, we are happy to touch different subjects, to deal with different aspects of science and to add many different touches to education. This is perhaps our difference. In this context, I evaluate the education we provide within the scope of positive psychology and the scientific activities we are doing. While the world is getting worse and negative in many ways, we want to slow down this process a little with positive touches and contribute to its progression for the better. When we decided on the positive psychology course, we had such a goal. We have positive psychology courses in all departments of our university. We did not stop there, and we also wanted to have a scientific event. On the one hand, we wanted to explain positive psychology to our students in the classrooms, and at the same time, we wanted to have a wide scientific platform on this subject. We have created a scientific discussion environment that started at the national level and then spread at the international level, and we started to host it. We want to make every contribution we can in terms of the course of humanity and the betterment of the world, and we will continue to do so."
Prof. Arıboğan: "Positive psychology is a discipline that supports this understanding and helps us understand the human experience more deeply"
Vice Dean Asst. Prof. Elif Kurtuluş Anarat Üsküdar University made the opening speech on behalf of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Prof. Deniz Ülke Arıboğa and read Prof. Arıboğan's message as follows:
"I would like to convey the message of Prof. Deniz Ülke Arıboğan to you because she took part in a conference. With the strength we get from the great interest and participation in our congress. We are holding the 6th International Positive Psychology Congress. As psychology departments, we would like to express our happiness to host this congress. Today, it is known that happiness is not only a personal goal, but also very important in different areas, communities and in terms of mental health. Positive psychology is a discipline that supports this understanding and helps us understand the human experience more deeply. While we are excited to host national and international researchers who conduct important research in the field of positive psychology and make significant contributions to the field, we believe that our congress will be enriched even more with the participation of our esteemed guests."
Dr. Fatma Turan: "As the most important names and representatives of positive psychology in Türkiye, we have put our signature on our congress"
Congress Secretary General and Positive Psychology Coordinator Asst. Prof. Fatma Turan stated that "We are at a congress that will take place for two days with the valuable contributions of our esteemed professors. We are holding the 6th International Positive Psychology Congress. We have TÜBİTAK support. In this process, we have prepared an archive. As the most important names and representatives of positive psychology in Türkiye, we have put our signature on our congress. We are happy and proud of this. I would like to thank our congress organizing committee. I would also like to thank RA Yelda Ibadi, who put great effort in the congress. I would like to thank everyone, especially our President Prof. Nevzat Tarhan, for his great contribution and effort in making us feel this pride."
Bilateral relations were discussed in the opening panel
In the opening panel moderated by Prof. Sırrı Akbaba from Üsküdar University, Prof. Azize Nilgün Canel from Marmara University made a speech on "The Wisdom of Self-Compassion in Therapy", Prof. Müge Yüksel from Marmara University made a speech on "Forgiveness in Bilateral Relations", and Assoc. Prof. Durmuş Ümmet from Marmara University made a speech on "Psychological Resilience in Relationships".
"The Importance of the Concept of Persistence in Relationships" conference...
İstanbul Aydın University Asst. Prof. Abdurrahman Kendirci gave a conference on "Building Positive Relationships", Prof. Tayfun Doğan gave a conference on "Building Psychological Resilience Through Hope", and Asst. Prof. Fatma Turan gave a conference on "The Importance of the Concept of Perseverance in Relationships".
"Positive Psychology Practices in the Field of Children and Adolescents" workshop
Those who will hold the workshops are as follows: Clinical Psychologist Ahmet Yılmaz "Redesigning Relationships with the Positive Psychotherapy Balance Model", Psychologist Berre Çelebi "Accessible Mental Health", Psychologist Çağla Tuğba Selveroğlu "Journey to Emotions and Body with Play", Instructor Elif Konar Özkan "Relationships and Social Support with Stone Tales", Clinical Psychologist Belkıs Edige Serdengeç and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kudret Eren Yavuz "The Life of a Positive Psychotherapist Living in the Age of Trauma: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies for Psychological Resilience", Asst. Prof. Remziye Keskin, Insturctor İdil Arasan Doğan held workshops on "Interpersonal Psychotherapy Approach in Dementia Patients: Circle Study", Specialist Psychologist Saadet Aybeniz Yıldırım on "Positive Psychology Applications in the Field of Children and Adolescents", and Psychologist Melek Merve Erkılınç Gül on "Positive Boundaries in Relationships".
The "Guest of Honor" of the congress is Dr. Tayyab Rashid from the University of Melbourne...
On Saturday, April 20, the "Guest of Honor" of the congress, Dr. Tayyab Rashid from the University of Melbourne, will discuss the topic of "Trajectories of Positive Relationships".
Assoc. Prof. Aliriza Arenliu from the University of Pristina will share a presentation on "Ruminations and Depression: Development and Pilot Implementation of Rumination-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions for Ambulatory Public Mental Health Services in Kosovo".
"Modern Psychotraumatology" panel will be held
In the panel on "Modern Psychotraumatology", Prof. Erdinç Öztürk from İstanbul University made a presentation on "Modern Psychotraumatology and Dyssoanalysis Theory", Dr. Psychologist Görkem Derin made a presentation on "Trauma-Centered Wedding Ring Model Therapy", Dr. Psychologist Barış Erdoğan made a presentation on "Developmental Migration", Instructor Dr. Kerem Çetinkaya will discuss "Natural and Guide Parenting Style".
Within the scope of the congress, Prof. Rahime Nükhet Çıkrıkçı from Üsküdar University will give a conference on "Basic Principles and Standards in the Adaptation of Psychological Tests", and Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Yavuz Güler will give a conference on"Well-being of the Relationship: How do I stand or fall by?".
The family will be discussed in the "Positive Psychology in Family Relations" panel.
In the panel titled "Positive Psychology in Family Relations", Clinical Psychologist Çiğdem Demirsoy from NPİSTANBUL Hospital will give a speech titled "Couple Relationship in the Context of Positive Psychology and Psychotherapy", Prof. Gül Eryılmaz will give a speech titled "Positive Relationships in the Family" and Dr. Psychologist Z. Aslı Başabak Bhais will give a speech titled "Positive parenting and healthy boundaries in the family".
Üsküdar News Agency (ÜNA)