معرفی
Dr. Mert Aytaç is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Bingöl University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Arel University (2018) and has extensive teaching experience in courses such as Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, and Therapeutic Techniques. His research focuses on schema therapy, child and adolescent mental health, and psychometric validation of clinical tools. He has authored chapters in textbooks on clinical approaches and serves as a reviewer for the Bütüncül Psikoterapi Dergisi.
Education:
- Bachelor's: Psychological Counseling & Guidance, Eastern Mediterranean University (2004–2008)
- Master's: Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Maltepe University (2008–2011)
- Doctorate: Clinical Psychology, Arel University (2014–2018)
Research Interests: Dr. Aytaç specializes in schema modes, psychopathology, and therapeutic interventions for children/adolescents. His work bridges clinical psychology with cognitive-behavioral techniques and trauma-informed care. He has developed Turkish adaptations of key psychological assessment tools like the Short Schema Mode Inventory and the Dusseldorf Illustrated Schema Questionnaire for Children.
Recent Trends in Articles: His publications address pandemic-related mental health challenges, the neurobiological underpinnings of parent-child relationships, and integrating Polyvagal Theory into schema therapy frameworks. He emphasizes culturally adapted therapeutic approaches in his research.
Grants & Advising: Supervised one master's thesis (Buket Duman, 2024) on automatic thoughts in adolescent well-being. Actively involved in clinical supervision through peer supervision programs.
Labs/Teams: Participates in multidisciplinary teams at the Psikoterapi Enstitüsü Derneği and the International Society of Schema Therapy. Engages in ongoing training in EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and holistic hypnosis techniques.
