Does Grief Ever End? Loss, Connection, and Making Room Again
Loss in our lives can manifest not only through the absence of a person or object, but also through changes in our relationships, habits, roles, and the meanings we find in life. Grief, meanwhile, is a process experienced alongside these changes, one that can take different forms in each individual. In this seminar, we will explore the different forms of grief, the psychological and relational changes that occur after a loss, and the neurobiological dimension of grief. We will also reflect together on the processes of making sense of what happens after a loss, the transformation of bonds, and making room for life once again. Seminar Content * What is grief, and what role does it play in our lives? * Everyone grieves differently: Forms and types of grief * Is there a timeline for grief? * The Brain and Grief * Grief, Change, and Identity * Rituals, Healing, and Support * Q&A The seminar will be conducted in Turkish.
At the end of the seminar
- In this seminar, participants explore the different forms of grief, the psychological and relational changes experienced after a loss, the neurobiological aspects of grief, and the processes of making sense of grief.
- The seminar also aims to help participants better understand their own grieving processes and how they can support loved ones who are grieving.
Clinical Psychologist Beyza Kokcu
Clinical Psychologist, Couples & Family Counselor
Beyza Kokcu completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology with honors at Ozyegin University in 2018, which she attended on a full scholarship. She continued her education in the Master's program with thesis in Clinical Psychology (Couples and Family sub-branch) at Ozyegin University on a scholarship. Graduating as a high honors student, she wrote her Master's thesis on the experiences of parental infidelity among adult children. As part of her graduate education in the Couples and Family sub-branch at Ozyegin University, which is a member of the European Family Therapy Association Chamber of Training Institutes (EFTA-TIC) and accredited by the IFTA, she conducted clinical work with individuals, couples, and families at the Ozyegin University Couples and Family Center between 2020-2021. Throughout her education, she completed training in Emotion-Focused Individual Counseling (Modules 1 and 2) from Ting Liu and Senem Zeytinoglu Saydam, Emotion-Focused Couples Counseling (Module 1) from Senem Zeytinoglu Saydam, and EMDR (Modules 1 and 2) from Roy Kiessling and Serkan Ozgun under the EMDR Association. She actively integrates these methods into her clinical practice. While continuing her counseling work with couples, families, and individuals, Beyza Kokcu concurrently conducts seminars and workshops for parents and couples at various institutions and organizations.