“Dance for yourself. If someone understands, good. If not, no matter. Go right on doing what interests you, and do it until it stops interesting you.” ― Louis Horst
Academic Education
2010-2016
MSGSU Istanbul State Conservatory Performing Arts Department – Istanbul
PhD in Contemporary Dance
1999-2002
Boğazici University – Istanbul
Master of Arts in Sociology
1996-1999
Boğazici University – Istanbul
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
1994-1996
Boğazici University – Istanbul
Guidance & Psychological Counseling Foundation Courses
Ongoing Professional Trainings
February 2020
by NICABM (2020) – Online Training
Practical Skills for Working with a Client’s Anger with Ruth Buczynski, Pat Ogden, Bessel van der Kolk, Marsha Linehan, Stephen Porges
October 2019
SE-föreningen Sverige – Stockholm
Full Embodiment – Getting to the Core of Sexual Trauma by Ariel Giarretto
September 2019
Trauma Solutions – Online Training
The Trauma and Attachment Summit – with Richards Schwartz, Peter Levine, Bonnie Goldstein, Stephen Porges, David Grand, Deborah Dana, Ron Seigel, Liza Ferenetz
April-May 2019
Trauma Solutions – Online Training
Healing Sexual Trauma: A Somatic and Attachment Approach to Working with Therapy Clients by Diane Poole Heller and Peter A. Levine
March 2019
Mandala Massage School – Istanbul
Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) Certification by Dr. Sarah Zorica Mitic
October 2018
Traumeheling Aps – Naxos Island
Full Embodiment – The Energetics of Intimacy and Attachment Certification by Tom Callanan and Ariel Giarretto
September 2018
Polarity Education Center & Center for Internal Ecology Certification – Zurich
Autoimmune Diseases and Related Syndromes: the Hidden Face of Stress and Trauma Certification by Peter A. Levine
March- April 2018
Trauma Solutions – Online Training
Unraveling the Mystery of Memory in the Treatment of Trauma by Diane Poole Heller and Peter A. Levine
April 2018
Polarity Education Center & Center for Internal Ecology – Zurich
The Social Engagement Nervous System of Porges Certification by Mary Louise Muller and Christopher Muller
2017-2018
Association CIRETA – Nimes
Integral Somatic Psychology Practitioner Certification by Raja Selvam
2013-2015
World Peace Initiative Foundation – Thailand
Mindfulness & Meditation Trainer – Peace Architect Certification
2015
Movement Intelligence – Istanbul
Bones For Life: Segment I Certification – Bone Strength & Weight Bearing Posture
2013 – 2016
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute – Istanbul
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Certification (SEP)
2014 – 2018
International School of Integrative Cranio (ISC) – Istanbul
Integrative Cranio-sacral Therapist (Module 1, 2, 3, 4 completed, ongoing training)
2014
The Sunshine Network Center – Thailand
Traditional Thai Yoga Massage Therapist Certification
2012-2013
Özel Metot Massage Course – Istanbul
Massage Therapist Program (Ministry of Education approved Classical Massage Certification)
2009-2011
Fachverband Deutscher Heilpraktiker & Mandala Massage School – Istanbul
Massage Therapist Certification (Deep Tissue Release, Trigger Point & Reflexology) with Tatjana Rottenberg
2008
Diyalog Counseling Program – Istanbul
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certification
2006-2010
Aura Psychotherapy Center & Uludağ University Certification Program– Istanbul
Art Therapy and Creativity Certification (without thesis) with Nevin Eracar