The first psychodrama group of the “Being a Woman in the Family Circle” project, implemented under the leadership of Aksaray University (ASU) Family Studies Application and Research Center in collaboration with the Aksaray Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services, Aksaray Municipality, and the Ankara Psychodrama Association, has been successfully completed.

This project, a high-quality example of university-public-NGO collaboration and aiming to improve the psychosocial well-being of women, utilized psychodrama techniques, a psychotherapy method focused on action and group interaction. In the first phase, held over four months in three-hour weekly sessions at the Necmiye Hatun Women's Activity Center, participating women had the opportunity to explore their family relationships and potential support networks in a safe group environment. A certificate presentation ceremony was held to mark the completion of the first group, led by Dr. Hatice Öztürk and co-led by Expert Social Worker Nevin Güneş.

The ceremony was attended by the Vice Rector of Aksaray University, Prof. Dr. Yavuz Selim ÇAKMAK, Aksaray Deputy Mayor Yakup Kadri PEREK, Provincial Director of Family and Social Services Sezgi ARPACI ELALDI, and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali AYDEMİR, Director of ASÜ Family Studies Application and Research Center, participated. The protocol members presented participation certificates to the participants who successfully completed the process and congratulated them for their dedication and contributions.

Second Group Sessions Begin in September!

In the second phase of the project, psychodrama group sessions focusing on positive parenting will be conducted. The application process for those wishing to participate will be announced starting in September.