Program Description:
Fairy Tale Therapy is a therapeutic approach used for both children and adults. It supports other psychological techniques and relates to the philosophy of events and interpersonal relationships. This therapy method aims to use the sources and content of fairy tales to support education, behavior correction, character development, and problem identification.
Fairy Tale Therapy helps individuals develop social skills, strengthen family relationships, increase self-esteem and self-confidence, and better understand their abilities.
Purpose of the Program:
The aim of the Fairy Tale Therapy Training is to enable children to express themselves, gain self-awareness, develop new perspectives on problems, and generate alternative solutions through fairy tales.
This training helps achieve goals such as behavior modification, replacing dysfunctional behaviors, and processing trauma. When combined with play therapy, fairy tale therapy produces more effective outcomes.
Who Should Attend:
• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists
• Psychological Counselors
• Guidance Teachers
• Family Counselors
• Child Development Specialists
• Pedagogues
• Special Education Experts
• Social Work Specialists
• Classroom Teachers
• Preschool Graduates
• Staff working in nurseries
• 3rd and 4th-year students in relevant undergraduate programs
Program Content:
Day 1:
• Definition of a Fairy Tale: What is a fairy tale, its history, and cultural significance
• Structural Features of Fairy Tales: Analysis of fairy tale structure
• Fairy Tales vs. Stories: Differences and similarities
• Philosophy and Operation of Bibliotherapy: What bibliotherapy is and its integration with fairy tale therapy
Day 2:
• Children and Fairy Tales: Interaction and psychological effects on children
• Different Types of Fairy Tales: Traditional, modern, and creative types
• Therapeutic Functions of Fairy Tales: Role in therapy
• A Developmental Perspective on Fairy Tale Therapy
Day 3:
• Fairy Tales as an Assessment Tool: Using fairy tales in psychological evaluation
• Fairy Tales as an Intervention Tool: Using fairy tales in therapeutic intervention
• Analysis of Core Metaphors and Symbols in Stories and Fairy Tales
• Storytelling Techniques: Methods used in narrating fairy tales
Day 4:
• Role of the Fairy Tale Therapist: Therapist’s responsibilities in therapy
• Child as Storyteller: Encouraging children to assume the storyteller role
• Structuring Fairy Tale Therapy: Planning and implementing therapy
• Formulating the Therapy Process: Organizing the therapeutic process
Day 5:
• Storytelling Techniques for Preschool Children
• Considerations When Creating Fairy Tale Characters
• Using Different Materials in Fairy Tale Therapy
• Core Techniques in Fairy Tale Therapy
Day 6:
• Integration of Fairy Tale Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Integration with Art Therapy
• Basic-PH Method: Application in fairy tale therapy
• Integration with Solution-Focused Therapy
Supervision:
• Projective Tests and Fairy Tales: Connection between projective tests and fairy tale therapy
• Case Studies & Practice: Applied analysis of real cases
• Integration and Feedback: Reinforcement of knowledge learned and feedback for participants
Trainers:
• Psychologist Hacer Karakaş Avcı
• Specialist Pedagogue Hemşin Adıgüzel
Training Details:
• Format: Online
• Duration: 24 Hours + 1 Day Supervision
• Fee: 6,000 TL
• IAU Students: 5,000 TL
Certificate:
• Rectorate-Approved Training Certificate
Contact & Registration:
• Phone: 444 1 428 / 12404
• Mobile: +90 532 334 53 79
• Email: [email protected]
Payment Options:
• Online Payment: http://op.aydin.edu.tr/sem/uzapp/
• Cash or Credit Card at University Campuses
• Bank Transfer / EFT
Bank Account Information:
Republic of Turkey
T.C. İSTANBUL AYDIN ÜNİVERSİTESİ
YAPI KREDİ BANK – Sefaköy Beşyol Branch
Branch Code: 815
Account No: 70356668
IBAN: TR46 0006 7010 0000 0070 3566 68