From the University Agenda

Istanbul Gelisim University Psychology Practice and Research Center to Innovate by Integrating Technology into Psychotherapy Methods!

Istanbul Gelisim University continues to stand out in academic, scientific, and cultural activities. Adding a new center to its research portfolio, IGU has established the Psychology Practice and Research Center (PSIKOMER). Assoc. Prof. Alisan Burak Yasar has been appointed as the director of the center. The purpose of the Psychology Practice and Research Center is to conduct research, development, and applications in various fields of psychology. Additionally, PSIKOMER aims to contribute to the literature of psychological sciences by collaborating with national and international institutions.

Assoc. Prof. Alisan Burak Yasar, the newly appointed director of the Psychology Practice and Research Center, has received training in EMDR, OCD Psychotherapy with EMDR, Psychosis and EMDR, and Addiction Therapy with EMDR. Author of the books "Change in the Brain with EMDR Therapy", "Which Therapy", and "Grief Through the Eyes of Poets and Psychotherapists", Dr. Yasar specializes in EMDR therapy, trauma studies, group therapies, and psychology applications integrated with technology. Dr. Yasar is a member of the Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy Association, the World Psychiatric Association, the Turkish Medical Association, TurkMSIC, and the Turkish Psychiatric Association (TPD).

The Psychology Practice and Research Center aims to produce projects in the field of psychology and conduct practice-oriented activities to help undergraduate and graduate students reinforce the knowledge they acquire in courses. Organizing courses, seminars, and conferences related to the fields of psychology, and establishing collaborations with national and international institutions in this discipline are also among the center's objectives.

PSIKOMER to Develop Psychotherapy Devices and New Psychotherapy Methods

Under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Alisan Burak Yasar, known for his innovative therapy protocols utilizing new technological opportunities, the center will focus on developing psychotherapy devices, software, and new psychotherapy methods. Another key objective of PSIKOMER is to advance therapy modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and similar approaches.

The Psychology Practice and Research Center is particularly focused on creating new mobile applications for the psychology field by utilizing smartphone apps and other software. By integrating virtual reality into psychotherapy, PSIKOMER aims to develop projects for the treatment of various psychological disorders, producing innovative studies on both national and international scales.