Istanbul Gelisim University - Psychological trauma cases need to be minimized

Psychological trauma cases need to be minimized

“Psychosocial Support Services Symposium” was organized in order to ensure fast, effective and efficient coordination of psychological counselors before and after the trauma, crisis. Istanbul Gelisim University Chairman of the Board of the Trustees Abdulkadir Gayretli stated that the psychological trauma cases should be minimized, and said: “It is very important to increase the number of trauma teams.”

The 'Psychosocial Support Services Symposium' (PSIDESS 2020), which was organized in cooperation with Avcılar Guidance Research Center, Bahçelievler Guidance Research Center and Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), has been completed. 10 conferences and 8 workshops were held in the symposium, where more than 800 psychological counselors participated and 18 speakers took part. In addition to Bahçelievler District Director of National Education Emin Çıkrıkçı, Avcılar District Director of National Education Dr. Barış Yıldız, psychological counselors working in Istanbul and students of Psychological Counseling and Guidance attended the symposium organized in order to ensure fast, effective and efficient coordination of psychological counselors before and after the trauma/crisis.

“TRAUMA CASES SHOULD BE MINIMIZED”

Speaking about the symposium, which aims to increase the level of knowledge of all participants with information and workshops shared by expert speakers in many different subjects such as trauma, types of trauma, and different approaches to traumatic events, Istanbul Gelisim University Chairman of the Board of the Trustees Abdulkadir Gayretli said: “Psycho-social work requires expertise. We have seen the results of the workshops and trainings carried out with such symposia after the earthquake in Elazığ. Psychological trauma cases needed to be minimized. Therefore, it is very important to increase the number of trauma teams. Studies with Guidance Research Centers, Ministry of Family and Social Services and AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency) will allow more specialists to be trained.”

“WE ALWAYS SUPPORT THEM”

Stating that psychological traumas also affect students, Gayretli said: “Children may have to take a break after the disaster. They may be unable to attend courses at schools. In this process, psychological counselors have a big duty. They are supposed to both help our young people survive these traumas, and guide our young people to get to know and understand themselves correctly. Counselors should be able to solve their problems and influence their decisions. We always support such activities, which are organized so that psychological counselors, who play a major role in improving students’ capacities, also develop themselves.”

RIGHT PREFERENCES FOR HAPPY STUDENTS

Stating that students who are healthy, know themselves and their environment well, are able to prefer the right university and department for them, Gökkuşağı College General Director and Psychological Counseling and Guidance Specialist Mesut Döner said: “The more accurate university preferences make students happy and strengthen their bond with their university, and they can find jobs more easily when they graduate. Psychological counselors have a great role in the happiness of students.”