The 6th International Positive Psychology Congress, organized this year by Üsküdar Üniversitesi, is taking place on April 19-20, 2024, with the theme 'Positive Psychology in Interpersonal Relationships'.
Topics such as 'The Wisdom of Self-Compassion in Therapy', 'Forgiveness in Dyadic Relationships', 'Psychological Resilience in Relationships', 'Building Positive Relationships', 'Building Psychological Resilience Through Hope', and 'The Importance of Perseverance in Relationships' are being discussed at the congress, which features the participation of world-renowned scientists. The guest of honor for the congress is Dr. Tayyab Rashid from Melbourne University. Dr. Rashid will address the topic of 'Trajectories of Positive Relationships'.
The 6th International Positive Psychology Congress, organized this year by Üsküdar Üniversitesi in partnership with NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi, NP Etiler & Feneryolu Medical Center, the Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Association, and the Positive Psychology Institute, is hosting expert names working in this field. This year's theme for the two-day congress has been determined as 'Positive Psychology in Interpersonal Relationships'.
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan will make the opening speech
The congress, which will be held in a 'fi-gital' format on April 19-20, 2024, at Üsküdar Üniversitesi Central Campus Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall, will commence with opening speeches by Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, Founding Rector of Üsküdar Üniversitesi and also the Congress President; Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör, Rector of Üsküdar Üniversitesi; Prof. Dr. Deniz Ülke Arıboğan, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Üsküdar Üniversitesi; and Dr. Lecturer Fatma Turan, Congress General Secretary.
Dyadic relationships will be discussed in the opening panel
In the opening panel moderated by Prof. Dr. Sırrı Akbaba from Üsküdar Üniversitesi, Prof. Dr. Azize Nilgün Canel from Marmara Üniversitesi will speak on 'The Wisdom of Self-Compassion in Therapy', Prof. Dr. Müge Yüksel from Marmara Üniversitesi on 'Forgiveness in Dyadic Relationships', and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Durmuş Ümmet from Marmara Üniversitesi on 'Psychological Resilience in Relationships'.
Conference on 'The Importance of Perseverance in Relationships'…
Dr. Lecturer Abdurrahman Kendirci from İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi will give a conference on 'Building Positive Relationships', Prof. Dr. Tayfun Doğan on 'Building Psychological Resilience Through Hope', and Dr. Lecturer Fatma Turan on 'The Importance of Perseverance in Relationships'.
Workshop on ‘Positive Psychology Practices in the Field of Child and Adolescent’
Exp. Clinical Psychologist Ahmet Yılmaz will hold workshops on 'Redesigning Relationships with the Positive Psychotherapy Balance Model', Psychologist Berre Çelebi on 'Accessible Mental Health', Exp. Psychologist Çağla Tuğba Selveroğlu on 'Journey to Emotions and Body Through Play', Lecturer Elif Konar Özkan on 'Relationships and Social Support with Stone Tales', Clinical Psychologist Belkıs Edige Serdengeçti and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kudret Eren Yavuz on 'Life of a Positive Psychotherapist Living in the Age of Trauma: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies for Psychological Resilience', Dr. Lecturer Remziye Keskin and Lecturer İdil Arasan Doğan on 'Interpersonal Psychotherapy Approach in Dementia Patient Relatives: Circle Work', Exp. Psychologist Saadet Aybeniz Yıldırım on 'Positive Psychology Practices in the Field of Child and Adolescent', and Exp. Psychologist Melek Merve Erkılınç Gül on 'Positive Boundaries in Relationships'.
The Congress’s ‘Guest of Honor’ is Dr. Tayyab Rashid from Melbourne University…
On Saturday, April 20, the congress's guest of honor, Dr. Tayyab Rashid from Melbourne University, will address the topic of 'Trajectories of Positive Relationships'.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aliriza Arenliu from Pristina University will share 'Ruminations and Depression: Development and Pilot Implementation of Rumination-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions for Outpatient Public Mental Health Services in Kosovo'.
‘Modern Psychotraumatology’ panel will be held
In the panel on 'Modern Psychotraumatology', Prof. Dr. Erdinç Öztürk from Istanbul University will discuss 'Modern Psychotraumatology and Dissoanalysis Theory', Dr. Psychologist Görkem Derin 'Trauma-Centered Alliance Model Therapy', Dr. Psychologist Barışhan Erdoğan 'Developmental Migration', and Lecturer Dr. Kerem Çetinkaya 'Natural and Guide Parenting Style'.
Within the scope of the congress, Prof. Dr. Rahime Nükhet Çıkrıkçı from Üsküdar Üniversitesi will also give a conference on 'Basic Principles and Standards in Adapting Psychological Tests', and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Yavuz Güler on 'The Well-being of a Relationship: How Do I Ruin It, How Do I Save It?'
Family will be discussed in the ‘Positive Psychology in Family Relationships’ panel
In the panel on 'Positive Psychology in Family Relationships', Exp. Clinical Psychologist Çiğdem Demirsoy from NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi will deliver a speech on 'Couple Relationships in the Context of Positive Psychology and Psychotherapy', Prof. Dr. Gül Eryılmaz on 'Positive Family Relationships', and Dr. Lecturer Aslı Zeynep Başabak Bhais on 'Positive Parenting and Healthy Boundaries in the Family'.