Psychological Counseling and Guidance Training, Application, and Research Center

Other activities

                                                                                                                PDREM Our Current Activities

Individual Psychological Counseling Services (Face-to-Face)

PDREM provides face-to-face individual psychological counseling services to associate, undergraduate, and graduate students of Pamukkale University. To apply for individual counseling services, you can access the PDREM Appointment System via the Pusula Information System and fill out the application form. For your questions, you may contact the PDREM Secretariat on weekdays between 08.00–12.00 / 13.00–17.00 (Contact: 0258 296 13 42).

Punch Needle Workshop

This workshop was conducted by Zuhal ÖZER.

PDREM Our Past Activities

Single-Session Psychoeducation on Communication for the Administrative Staff of the Student Affairs Office

A single-session psychoeducation on communication was delivered by Lecturer Işıl Özkılıç for the administrative staff of the Student Affairs Office.

12th Higher Education Psychological Counseling and Guidance Congress

Lecturer Işıl Özkılıç from our Center Directorate participated in the 12th Higher Education Psychological Counseling and Guidance Congress.

Certificate of Appreciation

Our Center specialist, Lecturer Dr. Turnel Altan, was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for their academic contributions.

Student Support Unit

Lecturer Işıl Özkılıç participated in the introduction of the Student Support Unit.

The Role of Hopelessness in the Relationship Between Future Anxiety and School Burnout Among University Students / Understanding Young Adults’ Experiences Related to the “NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)” Perception: A Phenomenological Study Seminars

Seminars were organized on the role of hopelessness in the relationship between future anxiety and school burnout among university students, as well as on understanding young adults’ experiences related to the “NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)” perception through a phenomenological study.

Punch Needle Workshop

This workshop was conducted by Özlem Beyru.

Stone Painting Workshop

It was conducted by Lecturer Işıl Özkılıç.

Clay Workshop

It was organized by our Center.

Creative Drama Workshop

The workshop, conducted at our Center under the guidance of Specialist Psychological Counselor Ercan Altan, focused on activities related to cohesion, trust, and communication with participants.

Jewelry Workshop

This workshop was conducted by our intern Zeynep Şahin.

Ceramics Workshop

A ceramics workshop was organized by our Center.

Mandala Workshop

This workshop was conducted by our intern Sıla Emir.

Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Mental Health Professionals? Seminar

The seminar titled “Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Mental Health Professionals?” was delivered by Clinical Psychologist Özlem Söylemez.

Workshop on Psychosocial Support Activities for University Students: Problems and Solution Proposals

The online “Workshop on Psychosocial Support Activities for University Students: Problems and Solution Proposals” was organized by Marmara University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Practice and Research Center (MARPAM).

Traffic Psychology

Lecturer Dr. Turnel Altan from our Center participated online as a guest speaker in the Traffic Psychology course at Bozkurt Vocational School. During the talk on traffic education, students’ questions were answered.

Denizli University Preference Fair

At the Denizli University Preference Fair, our Center provided information about our university to students who were in the YKS process and answered their questions regarding the admission process.

Creative Drama Workshop

In the workshop conducted at our Center under the facilitation of Specialist Psychological Counselor Ercan Altan, activities focused on cohesion, trust, and communication were carried out with participants.

Art Therapy and Vision Board Workshop

The Art Therapy and Vision Board workshop was held in collaboration with the Pamukkale University Psychology Community, with a presentation by Specialist Psychological Counselor Işıl Özkılıç.

Awareness Through Tales Workshop

The Awareness Through Tales workshop, led by Associate Professor Sibel Duru, was conducted over a period of five weeks.

Watercolor Workshop

This workshop was conducted at our Center under the guidance of Lecturer Işıl Özkılıç.

Jewelry Workshop

As part of the Spring Festival, the Jewelry Workshop as one of our Center’s activities was carried out by our students.

PDREM Introduction – Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

Within the scope of the institutional experience undergraduate course, Pamukkale University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Application and Research Center (PDREM) was introduced to students of the Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Education during a two-hour online meeting. Lecturer Işıl Özkılıç provided information about PDREM’s processes and answered students’ questions.

PDREM Introduction – Ege University

Within the scope of the institutional experience undergraduate course, Pamukkale University Psychological Counseling and Guidance Application and Research Center (PDREM) was introduced to students of the Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance at Ege University Faculty of Education during a two-hour online meeting. Lecturer Işıl Özkılıç provided information about PDREM’s processes and answered students’ questions.

Emotional Literacy Seminar

On 24.03.2021, a seminar on Emotional Literacy, with Lecturer Turnel ALTAN as the speaker, was held online via Zoom for the parents of students at M.E.B. Acıpayam Kindergarten. Parents were provided withinformation on recognizing, understanding, expressing, and regulating both their own emotions and those of their children. A Q&A session was held with the parents at the end of the seminar.

Orientation Program 2024-25

The Orientation Program organized by PDREM was held online for newly enrolled students across all faculties, institutes, vocational schools, and colleges of Pamukkale University.The program was designed as an online initiative to introduce the academic, cultural, sports, and social opportunities available at Pamukkale University’s Kınıklı and other campuses, to explain the university’s academic and administrative structure as well as the functioning of its departments and academic units, to present the city of Denizli, and to support the adaptation process of newly admitted students to PAU.

Orientation Handbook 2024-25

As part of the Orientation Program, the booklet prepared by PDREM includes the Rector’s welcome message; general information about the university; faculties, schools, vocational schools, institutes, and research centers; archaeological studies; laboratories; publications; transportation services; internet services; dining services; healthcare services; the disability support unit; student affairs; Council of Higher Education (YÖK) disciplinary regulations; cultural centers; the Department of Health, Culture and Sports (SKS); student clubsthe medical center (MEDIKO); part-time employment opportunities; meal scholarships; the library; student exchange programs; the Office of International Relations; the International Student Coordination Office; the print center; the sports center; Pamukkale Store; car wash service; and the Psychological Counseling Center. The booklet is updated annually. Relevant materials can be accessed via the “Documents” tab.

Denizli Promotional Brochure 2024-25

As part of the orientation program, Denizli Promotional Brochure prepared by PDREM was designed to introduce the city to newly enrolled students at Pamukkale University. The brochure provides brief information about the city, ancient cities, natural attractions in and around the region, parks, lakes, picnic areas, canyons, valleys, cable car, historical sites, ski resort, camping areas, shopping malls, museums, theaters, cinemas, sports activities, a city map, and important contact numbers. The brochure is updated annually.

Orientation Framework Presentation 2024-25

As part of the orientation program, a framework presentation has been prepared by PDREM to support all academic units at Pamukkale University in conducting their own orientation sessions. The presentation includes general information about the university, university life, distance education, associate and undergraduate regulations, the academic calendar, the Pusula information system, course registration and renewal procedures, tuition fees, course selection and attendance, examinations, the grading system, the absolute grading scale, eduroam, the Education Support System (EDS), student affairs, student exchange programs, student clubs, cultural centers, library services, the disability support unit, employment opportunities, hospitals, the medical center (MEDIKO), the psychological counseling center, the sports center, hairdresser services, Pamukkale Store, the print center, dining halls, cafés and restaurants, financial literacy, zero waste on campus, and pedestrian priority on campus.

The presentation is updated annually.

ORY101 2024

The 14-week non-credit course Orientation 101, prepared by PDREM and accessed by more than 17,000 Pamukkale University students, consists of written and visual materials designed to help students develop both academic and psychological resilience during the pandemic period.

Orientation Program 2023-24

The Orientation Program organized by PDREM was held online for newly enrolled students across all faculties, institutes, vocational schools, and colleges of Pamukkale University.The program was designed as an online initiative to introduce the academic, cultural, sports, and social opportunities available at Pamukkale University’s Kınıklı and other campuses, to explain the university’s academic and administrative structure as well as the functioning of its departments and academic units, to present the city of Denizli, and to support the adaptation process of newly admitted students to PAU.

Orientation Handbook 2023-24

As part of the Orientation Program, the booklet prepared by PDREM includes the Rector’s welcome message; general information about the university; faculties, schools, vocational schools, institutes, and research centers; archaeological studies; laboratories; publications; transportation services; internet services; dining services; healthcare services; the disability support unit; student affairs; Council of Higher Education (YÖK) disciplinary regulations; cultural centers; the Department of Health, Culture and Sports (SKS); student clubsthe medical center (MEDIKO); part-time employment opportunities; meal scholarships; the library; student exchange programs; the Office of International Relations; the International Student Coordination Office; the print center; the sports center; Pamukkale Store; car wash service; and the Psychological Counseling Center. The booklet is updated annually. Relevant materials can be accessed via the “Documents” tab.

Denizli Promotional Brochure 2023-24

 As part of the orientation program, Denizli Promotional Brochure prepared by PDREM was designed to introduce the city to newly enrolled students at Pamukkale University. The brochure provides brief information about the city, ancient cities, natural attractions in and around the region, parks, lakes, picnic areas, canyons, valleys, cable car, historical sites, ski resort, camping areas, shopping malls, museums, theaters, cinemas, sports activities, a city map, and important contact numbers. The brochure is updated annually.

Orientation Framework Presentation 2023-24

As part of the orientation program, a framework presentation has been prepared by PDREM to support all academic units at Pamukkale University in conducting their own orientation sessions. The presentation includes general information about the university, university life, distance education, associate and undergraduate regulations, the academic calendar, the Pusula information system, course registration and renewal procedures, tuition fees, course selection and attendance, examinations, the grading system, the absolute grading scale, eduroam, the Education Support System (EDS), student affairs, student exchange programs, student clubs, cultural centers, library services, the disability support unit, employment opportunities, hospitals, the medical center (MEDIKO), the psychological counseling center, the sports center, hairdresser services, Pamukkale Store, the print center, dining halls, cafés and restaurants, financial literacy, zero waste on campus, and pedestrian priority on campus.

The presentation is updated annually.

ORY101 2023

The 14-week non-credit course Orientation 101, prepared by PDREM and accessed by more than 17,000 Pamukkale University students, consists of written and visual materials designed to help students develop both academic and psychological resilience during the pandemic period.

Orientation Program 2022-23

The Orientation Program organized by PDREM was held online for newly enrolled students across all faculties, institutes, vocational schools, and colleges of Pamukkale University.The program was designed as an online initiative to introduce the academic, cultural, sports, and social opportunities available at Pamukkale University’s Kınıklı and other campuses, to explain the university’s academic and administrative structure as well as the functioning of its departments and academic units, to present the city of Denizli, and to support the adaptation process of newly admitted students to PAU.

Orientation Handbook 2022-23

As part of the Orientation Program, the booklet prepared by PDREM includes the Rector’s welcome message; general information about the university; faculties, schools, vocational schools, institutes, and research centers; archaeological studies; laboratories; publications; transportation services; internet services; dining services; healthcare services; the disability support unit; student affairs; Council of Higher Education (YÖK) disciplinary regulations; cultural centers; the Department of Health, Culture and Sports (SKS); student clubsthe medical center (MEDIKO); part-time employment opportunities; meal scholarships; the library; student exchange programs; the Office of International Relations; the International Student Coordination Office; the print center; the sports center; Pamukkale Store; car wash service; and the Psychological Counseling Center. The booklet is updated annually. Relevant materials can be accessed via the “Documents” tab.

Denizli Promotional Brochure 2022-23

As part of the orientation program, Denizli Promotional Brochure prepared by PDREM was designed to introduce the city to newly enrolled students at Pamukkale University. The brochure provides brief information about the city, ancient cities, natural attractions in and around the region, parks, lakes, picnic areas, canyons, valleys, cable car, historical sites, ski resort, camping areas, shopping malls, museums, theaters, cinemas, sports activities, a city map, and important contact numbers. The brochure is updated annually.

Orientation Framework Presentation 2022-23 

ORY101 2022

The 14-week non-credit course Orientation 101, prepared by PDREM and accessed by more than 17,000 Pamukkale University students, consists of written and visual materials designed to help students develop both academic and psychological resilience during the pandemic period.

Orientation Program 2021-22

The Orientation Program organized by PDREM was held online for newly enrolled students across all faculties, institutes, vocational schools, and colleges of Pamukkale University.The program was designed as an online initiative to introduce the academic, cultural, sports, and social opportunities available at Pamukkale University’s Kınıklı and other campuses, to explain the university’s academic and administrative structure as well as the functioning of its departments and academic units, to present the city of Denizli, and to support the adaptation process of newly admitted students to PAU.

 Orientation Handbook 2021-22

As part of the Orientation Program, the booklet prepared by PDREM includes the Rector’s welcome message; general information about the university; faculties, schools, vocational schools, institutes, and research centers; archaeological studies; laboratories; publications; transportation services; internet services; dining services; healthcare services; the disability support unit; student affairs; Council of Higher Education (YÖK) disciplinary regulations; cultural centers; the Department of Health, Culture and Sports (SKS); student clubs; the medical center (MEDIKO); part-time employment opportunities; meal scholarships; the library; student exchange programs; the Office of International Relations; the International Student Coordination Office; the print center; the sports center; Pamukkale Store; car wash service; and the Psychological Counseling Center. The booklet is updated annually. Relevant materials can be accessed via the “Documents” tab.

Denizli Promotional Brochure 2021-22

As part of the orientation program, Denizli Promotional Brochure prepared by PDREM was designed to introduce the city to newly enrolled students at Pamukkale University. The brochure provides brief information about the city, ancient cities, natural attractions in and around the region, parks, lakes, picnic areas, canyons, valleys, cable car, historical sites, ski resort, camping areas, shopping malls, museums, theaters, cinemas, sports activities, a city map, and important contact numbers. The brochure is updated annually.

Orientation Framework Presentation 2021-22

As part of the orientation program, a framework presentation has been prepared by PDREM to support all academic units at Pamukkale University in conducting their own orientation sessions. The presentation includes general information about the university, university life, distance education, associate and undergraduate regulations, the academic calendar, the Pusula information system, course registration and renewal procedures, tuition fees, course selection and attendance, examinations, the grading system, the absolute grading scale, eduroam, the Education Support System (EDS), student affairs, student exchange programs, student clubs, cultural centers, library services, the disability support unit, employment opportunities, hospitals, the medical center (MEDIKO), the psychological counseling center, the sports center, hairdresser services, Pamukkale Store, the print center, dining halls, cafés and restaurants, financial literacy, zero waste on campus, and pedestrian priority on campus.

The presentation is updated annually.

ORY101 2021

The 14-week non-credit course Orientation 101, prepared by PDREM and accessed by more than 17,000 Pamukkale University students, consists of written and visual materials designed to help students develop both academic and psychological resilience during the pandemic period.

Orientation Program 2020-21

The Orientation Program organized by PDREM was held online between 05.10.2020 and 16.10.2020 for newly enrolled students across all faculties, institutes, vocational schools, and colleges of Pamukkale University due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program was designed as an online initiative aimed at introducing the academic, cultural, sports, and social opportunities available at Pamukkale University’s Kınıklı and other campuses, explaining the university’s academic and administrative structure as well as the functioning of departments and academic units, presenting the city of Denizli, and supporting the adaptation process of newly admitted students to PAU.

Orientation Handbook 2020–2021

As part of the Orientation Program, the booklet prepared by PDREM includes the Rector’s welcome message; general information about the university; faculties, schools, vocational schools, institutes, and research centers; archaeological studies; laboratories; publications; transportation services; internet services; dining services; healthcare services; the disability support unit; student affairs; Council of Higher Education (YÖK) disciplinary regulations; cultural centers; the Department of Health, Culture and Sports (SKS); student clubs; the medical center (MEDIKO); part-time employment opportunities; meal scholarships; the library; student exchange programs; the Office of International Relations; the International Student Coordination Office; the print center; the sports center; Pamukkale Store; car wash service; and the Psychological Counseling Center. The booklet is updated annually. Relevant materials can be accessed via the “Documents” tab.

Denizli Promotional Brochure 2020–2021

As part of the orientation program, Denizli Promotional Brochure prepared by PDREM was designed to introduce the city to newly enrolled students at Pamukkale University. The brochure provides brief information about the city, ancient cities, natural attractions in and around the region, parks, lakes, picnic areas, canyons, valleys, cable car, historical sites, ski resort, camping areas, shopping malls, museums, theaters, cinemas, sports activities, a city map, and important contact numbers. The brochure is updated annually.

Orientation Framework Presentation 2020–2021

 As part of the orientation program, a framework presentation consisting of 73 slides was prepared by PDREM to support all academic units of Pamukkale University in delivering their own orientation sessions. The presentation includes general information about the university, university life, distance education, associate and undergraduate regulations, academic calendar, Pusula information system, course registration and renewal, tuition fees, course selection and attendance, examinations, grading system, absolute grading table, eduroam, Education Support System (EDS), student affairs, student exchange programs, student clubs, cultural centers, library services, disability support unit, employment opportunities, hospitals, medical center (MEDIKO), psychological counseling center, sports center, hairdresser, Pamukkale Store, print center, dining halls, cafés and restaurants, financial literacy, zero waste on campus, and pedestrian priority on campus.

QR codes linking to the Orientation Booklet and Denizli Promotion Brochure are also accessible within the presentation. The presentation is updated annually.

ORY101 (2020)

The 14-week non-credit course Orientation 101, prepared by PDREM and accessed by more than 17,000 Pamukkale University students, consists of written and visual materials designed to help students develop both academic and psychological resilience during the pandemic period.

Adaptation to Distance Education Brochure

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to remote education, a digital brochure prepared by PDREM was published, providing recommendations to enhance students’ academic competencies and information regarding the adaptation process to distance learning. The brochure was uploaded to both the Pamukkale University homepage (pau.edu.tr) and the PDREM website, and was accessed by more than 7,000 Pamukkale University students.

Panel – Is Your Relationship Secure?

Psychological Well-Being Group Program

The 10-week group program, held between February 19, 2020, and April 22, 2020, included practices on communication skills, mindfulness, self-compassion, gratitude, empathy, altruism, forgiveness, happiness, social connectedness, and authenticity. The sessions were facilitated by Lecturer Deniz Küçüker. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the final five weeks of the program were conducted via WhatsApp and Zoom. This program was offered free of charge to Pamukkale University students.

Psychological Well-Being Group Program

 The 8-week workshop program, organized between February and May 2020, addressed topics such as communication skills, mindfulness, self-compassion, gratitude, empathy, altruism, forgiveness, happiness, social connectedness, and authenticity, under the facilitation of Lecturer Deniz Küçüker. The workshop activities were carried out within the scope of the Young Educators Club events organized by Pamukkale University's Department of Health, Culture, and Sports. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the final four weeks of the program were held online.