Ali Ihsan Yaka

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, 2017 -- M.S., Clinical Psychology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey, 2008 -- 2012 B.S., Psychology, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey, 2001 -- 2005 M.S. Dissertation Title The relationships Between Attachment, Early Maladaptive Schemas, Self-Regulation, and Psychological Symptoms Ph.D. Dissertation Title Examining the Discourse of Mental Health Workers in Iraq (A Lacanian Approach to Social Trauma in Clinical Supervision) Professional Publications Yaka, A.I. (2021). Examining the paternal function in obsessional structure from Lacanian perspective. AYNA Clinical Psychology Journal, 8 (2), 199-220. https://doi.org/10.31682/ayna.815903 Sahin, N.H., & Yaka, A.I. (2010). Investigating the experiences in the close relationships inventory (ECR-I) in the context of self-serception, negative automatic thoughts and psychological symptoms. Turkish Psychological Articles, 13(26), 64-76. Professional/Academic Presentations Yaka, A.I., & Sahin, N.H. (2011). The relationships between attachment, early maladaptive schemas, self-regulation and psychological symptoms. 7th International Congress of Cognitive Psychotherapy (Clinical Science), June 2 – 5, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey. Seminar Presentation: “Stress Management and Communication Skills”, For Nine High Schools’ Students, May 4– 27, 2011, Kirsehir, Turkey Seminar presentation: “Descartes’ Error and Emotional Intelligence, “9th National Psychology Students Congress, June 30 – July 4, 2004, Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey Licenses/Certification 7th International Congress of Cognitive Psychotherapy (Clinical Science); Certificate of Attendance, June 02-05, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey. 7th International Congress of Cognitive Psychotherapy (Clinical Science); Workshop Attendance Certificate; “Conceptualizing & Using Different Strategies for Different Types of Negative Thinking” Workshop Conducted by Keith S. Dobson, June 02-05, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey. 7th International Congress of Cognitive Psychotherapy (Clinical Science); Workshop Attendance Certificate; “The Positive Power of Imagery in Therapy” Workshop Conducted by Michael Rosenbaum and Tammie Ronen-Rosenbaum, June 02-05, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey. 7th International Congress of Cognitive Psychotherapy (Clinical Science); Workshop Attendance Certificate; “Behavioral Treatment of Anxiety Disorders” Workshop Conducted by Patrick McGrath, June 02-05, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey. 7th International Congress of Cognitive Psychotherapy (Clinical Science); Workshop Attendance Certificate; “Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy, A Novel Approach to Changing Core Beliefs” Workshop Conducted by Irismar Reis De-Oliveira, June 02-05, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey. The Ministry of Health of Turkey, Improving the behaviors of Driver Program, Certificate of Trainer, December 20 – 21, 2010, Kayseri, Turkey. International Psychological Trauma Symposium-VI (Traumas in Daily Life), Certificate of Attendance, December 11-13, 2009, Istanbul, Turkey. Academy School of English, Certification of English Proficiency, 22 May 2005, Diyarbakir, Turkey. International Fellowships Programs Council of International Fellowship (CIF), “Work with persons from other cultures”, Certificate of Swiss CIF Professional Exchange Program, April 5 to April 20, 2013, Zurich, Switzerland.

Professional Internships 2019 – 2023 Middle East Technical University (METU), Ayna Clinical Psychology Unit, Clinical Supervisor. 2017 -- 2018 Middle East Technical University (METU), Ayna Clinical Psychology Unit, Child and Adult Clinical Practicum. 2010-2011 Ankara University School of Medicine, Department of Child Psychiatry and Autistic Children Center, Ankara. Internship Program, Child Clinical Practicum. 2008-2009 Ankara University School of Medicine, Department of Adult Psychiatry, Ankara. Internship Program, Adult Clinical Practicum. Professional Experiences with Public and Private Mental Health Sectors 2009 – 2014 Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatry Service, Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital, Kirsehir, Turkey. 2008 – 2009 Psychologist, Ak Psych technical Center, Ankara, Turkey. 2007—2008 Psychologist, The Medical Center of Disabled Children, Tekirdağ, Turkey. 2005 – 2006 Psychologist, The Medical Center of Deaf Children, Kocaeli, Turkey. Professional Experiences with INGOs 2020 -- 2021 Consultant Psychotherapist/Trainer (P/T), Center for Victims of Torture (CVT), Ninova Plain, Iraq. 2018 -- 2019 Mental Health Care Practices Program Manager (MHCP), Action Against Hunger (ACF-France), Ninova Plain, Iraq. 2016 -- 2017 Mental Health Officer (MHO), Médecins du Monde (MDM, France), Ezidi Camp, Diyarbakir, Turkey. Professional and Volunteer Experiences with National NGOs 2008 – 2010 Psychologist (Volunteer) and Substitute Executive Member, Human Rights Association, Ankara, Turkey. 2003 – 2005 Volunteer in Elder Brother/Sister Program, Children Under the Same Roof (ÇAÇA).

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