Professional Background of Yaprak Veziroglu
- Bachelor of Psychology and Master of Arts in Educational Sciences from Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Over 15 years of experience as a psychological counselor, including roles in:
- Elementary schools (school counselor).
- Hospitals (part-time/full-time counselor).
- Psychological counseling centers (both paid and volunteer positions).
- Specializing in psychological and educational evaluation and treatment for children aged 0-16 years, including areas like ADHD, learning disabilities, fears & anxieties, self-esteem, social skills, eating disorders, divorce counseling. discipline, sibling rivalry, and sleep/eating habits.
- Strong background in child development, parental counseling, and academic issues.
- Developed and implemented group therapy programs for children and parents. Conducted individualized treatment plans for children in school settings, providing guidance on classroom management.
- Eclectic therapist, integrating various therapeutic approaches such as play therapy, CBT, EMDR, psychodrama, Theraplay, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Filial Therapy, and group counseling.
- Recently, online Psychological Counseling practice since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (2021).
Volunteer Work & Internships:
- Volunteered for the "Tiny Steps" project (2008-2009), training caregivers of babies and orphans.
- Extensive volunteer and internship experience with organizations like TODEV (Autistic Children Foundation), ISILTI Psychological Counseling, ASAM Family Psychological Counseling, and Balikli Rum Hospital (addiction clinic), Bogazici University Counseling Center.
Training & Certifications:
- Play Therapist with 150 hours of theoretical instruction, 500 hours of group supervision, and individual supervision.
- Completed a psychoanalytic observation training group between 2004-2009.
- Ongoing education:
- Psychological First Aid certificate from Johns Hopkins University (2024).
- Daycare Owner certificate from IAP Career College (2022).
- 13 credit hours of Continuing Education at the American Psychological Association (APA).
Public Speaking & Publications:
- Presented on child psychology in various public spaces such as schools, shopping malls, and media outlets (TV, radio).
- Published articles on child psychology in well-known Turkish newspapers like Milliyet, Hurriyet, Anne-Bebek magazines, and social media platforms like YouTube.
