Alkin Psychological Services
Providing individual and couples therapy. Redondo Beach, California, in person, telehealth. EMDR, Relational Life Therapy
Alkin Psychological Services
Providing individual and couples therapy. Redondo Beach, California, in person, telehealth. EMDR, Relational Life Therapy
Gazioglu, M. (2004), Existential Themes in Psychotherapists Working with Survivors of Torture; Doctoral Dissertation presented in 4th International Psychological Trauma Meetings: Man Made Psychological Traumas and Forced Migrations, Istanbul, Turkey.
Gazioglu, M. (1999), AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes in Turkey and the US, B.A. Thesis presented in New England Psychological Association- poster session, USA.
Topal, Z., Demir, N. Yetkiner, D. Y., Ulug, O. S., Alkin, M., Tufan, E. (2014). Sociodemographic and Clinical Features of Adolescents Referred for Forensic Evaluation at a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department of University Hospital: A Preliminary Study. Poster Presentation at Proceedings of the Regional Conference of the International Society for Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (ISAPP), a Joint Conference with 18th National Symposium of Adolescent Mental Health, Ankara, Turkey, November 21-24, 2013. Adolescent Psychiatry, 2014, Vol. 4, No. 1 4.
Demir, N., Topal, Z., Boztas, M.H., Arisoy, O., Alkin, M., Tufan, E. (2014). Socio-demographic and Clinical Features of Adolescent Patients with Bipolar I, II and Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) Diagnoses Evaluated at a Tertiary Treatment Center: A Preliminary Study Adolescent Psychiatry, 2014, Vol. 4, No. 1 43.
Alkin, M. (2013). My 7.2 pound Zen Master. Ritual and Healing: Stories of Ordinary and Extraordinary Transformation. Ed. Don Eulert. NV: Motivational Press. https://www.amazon.com/Ritual-Healing-Ordinary-Extraordinary-Transformation/dp/1628650265
Tufan, E., Alkin, M., Bosgelmez, S. (2013). Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Asylum Seekers/Refugees in Istanbul May be Predicted by Torture and Loss Due to Violence by Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, 67 (3), 219-224.
Gazioglu, M. (2007) Psychological Needs in Refugee Aid Handbook for Nongovernmental Organizations, Helsinki Citizen’s Assembly
Gazioglu, M. (2004). Review: Kosmic Consciousness: The Ken Wilber Sessions-An Unprecedented Audio Learning Experience in Association for Humanistic Psychology Perspective
Alkin, M. & Davis Lynell (February, 3, 2017). Dying with Dignity: Identifying and Applying Ethical Standards. Center for Integrative Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego.
Alkin, M. (November, 30, 2016). Working with Psychologists and the End of Life Option: Ethical Considerations. Southern California Bioethics Consortium. VA Medical Center Campus, L.A.
Alkin, M. (November, 28, 2016). Qualitative Analysis in Trauma Research: Toward an Integration of Care Ethics Paradigm. Research Ethics Symposium. LMU Bioethics Institute, L.A.
Alkin, M. (October, 6, 2016). Co-presenter. Ethical and Legal Issues for Psychologists Involved in Physician Assisted Suicide. American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH) Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C.
Alkin, M. (October, 6, 2016). Poster Session. Psychedelic Assisted Therapies in Terminally Ill Patients. American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH) Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C.
Alkin, M. (March, 4, 2016). Invited Panelist. Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics: Research and Clinical Practice. Center for Integrative Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego.https://vimeo.com/channels/829103/163959143
Alkin, M. (October, 2, 2015). Deconstructing Bioethics: Navigating Controversial Issues in a Postmodern World. Center for Integrative Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego.
Topal, Z., Demir, N. Yetkiner, D. Y., Ulug, O. S., Alkin, M., Tufan, E. (2013). Sociodemographic and Clinical Features of Adolescents Referred for Forensic Evaluation at a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department of a University Hospital: A Preliminary Study. Poster Presentation at Proceedings of the Regional Conference of the International Society for Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (ISAPP), a Joint Conference with 18th National Symposium of Adolescent Mental Health, Ankara, Turkey, November 21-24, 2013.
Demir, N., Topal, Z., Boztas, M.H., Arisoy, O., Alkin, M., Tufan, E. (2013). Socio-demographic and Clinical Features of Adolescent Patients with Bipolar I, II and Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) Diagnoses Evaluated at a Tertiary Treatment Center: A Preliminary Study.
Demir, N., Topal, Z., Boztas, M. H., Arisoy, O., Alkin, M., Tufan, A. E. (2013). Socio-demographic and clinical features of adolescent patients with Bipolar I, II and Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) diagnoses evaluated at a tertiary treatment center: a preliminary study. Poster presentation at Regional Conference of the International Society for Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (ISAPP), Ankara, Turkey.
Alkin, M. & Drewlo, M. (2013). Transphobia: Doing our Own Work, The Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health's National Conference, Winnipeg, Canada.
Tufan, A. E., Gazioglu, M. Bosgelmez, S. (2007). Analysis of a Group of Refugees Who Have Received Psychological/Psychiatric Support from The Mental Health Division of Helsinki Citizen’s Assembly, Istanbul, A Preliminary, Retrospective Study. 5th International Psychological Trauma Days: ‘Tearing Up the Wounds and Healing the Wound’, Istanbul, Turkey.
Yuce, H., Tok, B. & Gazioglu, M. (2007). Coping with Trauma Through Art Therapy- Case Study. 5th International Psychological Trauma Days: ‘Tearing Up the Wounds and Healing the Wound’.
Gazioglu, M. (2007). How to Make Mental Health Services More Reachable for Refugees. 5th International Psychological Trauma Day ‘Tearing Up the Wounds and Healing the Wound’, Istanbul, Turkey.
Gazioglu, M. (2007) Mental Health Issues of Asylum-Seekers and Refugees. Helsinki Citizen’s Assembly’s Migrant Advocacy Educational Meeting, Nevsehir, Turkey.
Gazioglu, M. & Mitchell, C. (2006). Advocate or Adjudicator? Mental Health Professionals and Refugee Status Determination, Paper presented at IX IRCT International Symposium on Torture: Providing Reparation and Treatment, Preventing Impunity, Berlin, Germany.
Gazioglu, M. (2005) Existential Themes in Psychotherapists Working with Survivors of Torture,4thInternational Psychological Trauma Meetings: Man made psychological traumas and forced migrations, Istanbul, Turkey.
Gazioglu, M. (1999). AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes in Turkey and the U.S. Poster presented at New England Psychological Association.
Trainings and Workshops
Alkin, M. (February, 2020). Understanding and Coping with Loss and Trauma. Training conducted at a private company. Los Angeles, CA
Alkin, M. (January, 9, 2020). Caring for Self and Others After Unanticipated Death in The Hospital. Invited to Kaiser West L.A. Bioethics Rounds. Los Angeles, CA.
Alkin, M. (January, 10, 2019). Working with Grieving Children. Sandtots Parent Participation Preschool, Redondo Beach, CA.
Alkin, M. (January, 30, 2019).Talking to Children about Death and Responding to Grief, Sandtots, Parent Participation School, Redondo Beach, CA
Working with Trans Clients (January, 10, 2013), Invited to Saint Paul Hospital to conduct training for doctors, nurses and staff on working with transgendered clients. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Trauma Assessment and Treatment: Two-Day Workshop, Istanbul, Turkey (March, 2 & 3, 2008). I was invited to conduct this workshop at Women Support Center for 60 mental health professionals.
Ethical Issues in Psychotherapy (February, 24, 2008), Sedat Ozkan’s Psychiatric Medical Center, Istanbul, Turkey.
Clinical Assessment, Crisis Assessment and Intervention Skills Workshop (February, 16 &17, 2008), Ilgi Psychotherapy, Istanbul, Turkey.
First Interview and Clinical Assessment Training (January, 12 & 13, 2008), Sedat Ozkan’s Psychiatric Medical Center, Istanbul, Turkey.
Trauma Theories and Psychotherapies (March, 4, 2007), Sedat Ozkan’s Psychiatric Medical Center, Istanbul, Turkey.
Trauma, PTSD and Treatment of Survivors of Torture and Asylum Seekers & Secondary Traumatization (October, 7, 2006) to Refugee Legal Aid Program (RLAP) staff, Refugee Legal Aid Program, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey.
Trauma Theories and Psychotherapies (August 25-27, 2006) coordinated and co-presented this workshop to mental health professionals with Dr. Evren Tufan, MD at Integral Psychological Counseling, Istanbul, Turkey.
Psychopathology: Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), (September 9-10 & 16-17, 2006), coordinated and co-presented this workshop to mental health professionals with Dr. Emel Stroup, PsyD, ABPP, ACT; Dr. Evren Tufan, MD at Integral Psychological Counseling, Istanbul, Turkey.
Interviewing Asylum Seekers and Coping with Secondary Trauma, (July, 11, 2005) at Refugee Legal Help Education Workshops: Helsinki Citizens Assembly, Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey.
Defining Vulnerability and Interviewing Vulnerable Clients (November, 30, 2005) at Refugee Legal Help Education Workshops: Helsinki Citizens Assembly, Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey.