DR. EMEL STROUP, is certified as a clinical psychologist
by the American Board of Professional Psychology
(ABPP). She is also a certified Cognitive Therapist and a
Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Dr. Stroup obtained her bachelor's degree from San Jose
State University, and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology
from Alliant International University.
by the American Board of Professional Psychology
(ABPP). She is also a certified Cognitive Therapist and a
Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Dr. Stroup obtained her bachelor's degree from San Jose
State University, and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology
from Alliant International University.
| Dr. Emel Stroup and your organizing committee |
| Dr. Emel Stroup, ABPP, ACT |
| Bilge Elibol, M.A. Clinical Psychologist Consultant to the Organization |
Bilgi Elibol obtained her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Istanbul University in 2006. She
then attended Okan University's Clinical Psychology Program, where she graduated with her
master's degree in 2008. During this period, she also received training and supervision in
Cognitive therapy.
then attended Okan University's Clinical Psychology Program, where she graduated with her
master's degree in 2008. During this period, she also received training and supervision in
Cognitive therapy.
From April 2007 to January 2008 Ms. Elibol was employed at the Child Learning and Special Education Center.
Presently, she works part-time at the Hayat'ın İçinden Psychological Counseling Center, and as Dr. Stroup's
assistant for specıal projects.
Presently, she works part-time at the Hayat'ın İçinden Psychological Counseling Center, and as Dr. Stroup's
assistant for specıal projects.
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She graduated wıth a degree ın psychology from Halıç Unıversıty ın 2007. During her university
studies, she worked as an intern at the Rüzgar Therapy Center, RTS Dialysis Center, French La
Paix Psychiatric Hospital, and the Psychiatric Sciences Branch of the Marmara University Medical
Faculty. From August 2007 to August 2008, she worked as a psychologist at the Bizim Çocuk
Rehabilitation Center. In 2009, she completed her masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Okan
University.
studies, she worked as an intern at the Rüzgar Therapy Center, RTS Dialysis Center, French La
Paix Psychiatric Hospital, and the Psychiatric Sciences Branch of the Marmara University Medical
Faculty. From August 2007 to August 2008, she worked as a psychologist at the Bizim Çocuk
Rehabilitation Center. In 2009, she completed her masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Okan
University.
| İrem Pişgin, M.A. Clinical Psychologist |
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A Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology, she is also a member of
the American Psychological Association and the Turkish Psychological Association.
Currently, Dr. Stroup provides supervision, training, seminars, and consultation in
the areas of Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Therapy, at the Sedat Özkan
Psychiatric Medicine Center, for mental health professionals, where she also
conducts her private practice in psychotherapy.
the American Psychological Association and the Turkish Psychological Association.
Currently, Dr. Stroup provides supervision, training, seminars, and consultation in
the areas of Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Therapy, at the Sedat Özkan
Psychiatric Medicine Center, for mental health professionals, where she also
conducts her private practice in psychotherapy.
Nur Erdamar obtained her bachelor’s degree in 1998 from the Advertising and
Publicity Branch of the Marmara University Communications Faculty. After six years
experience in the advertising field, in 2003 she came to the Sedat Özkan Psychiatric
Medicine Center, where she presently serves as the General Coordinator (patient
representative, public relations, advertising and publicity, Cognitive Therapy training
and supervision organization coordinator, among other duties).
Publicity Branch of the Marmara University Communications Faculty. After six years
experience in the advertising field, in 2003 she came to the Sedat Özkan Psychiatric
Medicine Center, where she presently serves as the General Coordinator (patient
representative, public relations, advertising and publicity, Cognitive Therapy training
and supervision organization coordinator, among other duties).
| Nur Erdamar Consultant to the Organization |
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| Host and Organizing Committee Chair |
Esra Savaş Kaplan graduated in 2007 from the Koç University Arts and Science Faculty’s
Psychology Department. In 2008 she began her studies for a masters degree in the field of psycho-
social oncology at the Istanbul University Medical Çapa Faculty’s Oncology Institute. During this
period she has obtained training in Cognitive Therapy, as well. From July 2007 to February 2008
she worked as a psychologist at the SHCEK Bahçelievler Family Counseling and Rehabilitation
Center, as well as at the Özel Canım Special Education School from May to October of 2008.
Presently she is preparing her masters thesis, and continues to take a supervision as a therapist.
Psychology Department. In 2008 she began her studies for a masters degree in the field of psycho-
social oncology at the Istanbul University Medical Çapa Faculty’s Oncology Institute. During this
period she has obtained training in Cognitive Therapy, as well. From July 2007 to February 2008
she worked as a psychologist at the SHCEK Bahçelievler Family Counseling and Rehabilitation
Center, as well as at the Özel Canım Special Education School from May to October of 2008.
Presently she is preparing her masters thesis, and continues to take a supervision as a therapist.
| Esra Savaş Kaplan Psychologist |
| Gülçin Tatoğlu |
Gülçin Tatoğlu is currently studying in
the Psychology Department of Okan
University. In 2008, she began working
as a coordinator for Dr. Stroup's
training programs, and continues in
that position today.
the Psychology Department of Okan
University. In 2008, she began working
as a coordinator for Dr. Stroup's
training programs, and continues in
that position today.
Graduating in 2007 with a bachelor degree in
psychology from Hacettepe University, Tuba Erzan is
currently enrolled in the Clinical Psychology masters
program at Okan University, which she entered in
2008, She is a member of the Board of the Bursa
branch of the Turkish Psychology Association, and is
currently Dr. Stroup's assistant.
psychology from Hacettepe University, Tuba Erzan is
currently enrolled in the Clinical Psychology masters
program at Okan University, which she entered in
2008, She is a member of the Board of the Bursa
branch of the Turkish Psychology Association, and is
currently Dr. Stroup's assistant.
| Tuba Erzan Psychologist Committee Coordinator |
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