EĞİTİM

 

• University of Nottingham, Ph.D, 2022
  Centre for Research in Human Flourishing
  Danışman: Prof. Stephen Joseph
  Tez Başlığı: An Examination of the Structural Properties and Constructive
  Aspects of Authenticity: A Reconsideration of Carl Rogers’ Personality Theory

 

• University of East London, M.Sc, 2014
  Uygulamalı Pozitif Psikoloji (Yüksek onur derecesi)
  Danışman: Dr. Tim Lomas
  Tez Başlığı: Difficulties Generating Self-compassion: An Interpretative Phenomenological
  Analysis

 

• Bogaziçi University, B.A,  2012
  Felsefe

 

PROFESYONEL DENEYİM

 

• Koç University Academic and Life Skills (ALIS) Program (December 2019 - present)

         Öğretim Görevlisi  
 

• The School of Life Istanbul (February 2015 - February 2022)
  Eğitmen

 

• Tezgahçılar (March 2016 - October 2020)
  Eğitmen

 

• Koç University Guidance and Psychological Services Center (KURES) (March 2016-April 2019)

        Eğitmen

 

• Bogaziçi University Guidance and Psychological Counselling Center (BUREM) (December 2014 – December 2015)

        Eğitmen

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• The Spinal Cord Paralytics Association of Turkey (TOFD) (April 2012 - May 2013)

        Proje Asistanı

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GÖNÜLLÜ DENEYİM

 

• LÖSEV (Mart 2009- Haziran 2009)

        Yarı Zamanlı Eğitmen

• KAÇUV (Ağustos 2011- Mart 2012)

        Yarı Zamanlı Eğitmen
 

ÇALIŞMA KONULARI

 

• Pozitif Psikoloji

• Humanistik Psikoloji

• Otantiklik

• Mindfulness

• Şefkat
   

YAYINLAR

 

• Toper, A., Sellman, E., & Joseph, S. (2022). The confluence of authenticity and mindfulness: Principal component analysis of the Authenticity Scale and the Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. The Humanistic Psychologist. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/hum0000304

• Bayir-Toper, A., Sellman, E. & Joseph, S. (2022). Being yourself for the ‘greater good’: An empirical investigation of the moderation effect of authenticity between self-compassion and compassion for others. Current Psychology,41, 4871-4884.
  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-020-00989-6

• Toper, A., Sellman, E., & Joseph, S. (2022). Examining the structure of authenticity: A factor analytic study of the Authenticity Scale and Authenticity Inventory Subscales. The Humanistic Psychologist, 50(2), 304–319.

•  Bayir, A., & Lomas, T. (2016). Difficulties generating self-compassion: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. The Journal of Happiness & Well-Being, 4(1),15-33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-020-00989-6

 

KONFERANS SUNUMLARI

 

• Toper, A., Joseph, S., & Sellman, E. (2019). The Socially Constructive Roles of Humanistic Education. Poster presented at THE (Towards Higher Education) Conference: Teaching for a Better World in the 21ST Century, Bogaziçi University, 27-28 September 2019.

• Toper, A., Joseph, S., & Sellman, E. (2019). Exploring the Relationships Between Authenticity and Mindfulness: A Factor Analysis. Oral presention at Third Eurasian Congress on Positive Psychology, Üsküdar University, 12-14 April 2019.

• Toper, A., Joseph, S., & Sellman, E. (2019). Conceptual Investigation of Humanistic Education: Discovering the Relationship Between Authenticity and Forgiveness Through Partial Correlation Analysis. Poster presented at Post-Graduation Research Conference: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, University of Nottingham, 13-14 November 2019.

• Toper, A., Joseph, S., & Sellman, E. (2018). Exploring the Relationships Between Authenticity and Mindfulness: A Factor Analysis. Poster presented at Post Graduation Research Conference: Education Research: What Contribution Can We Make?, University of Nottingham, 15-16 November 2018.

• Toper, A., Joseph, S., & Sellman, E. (2018). Exploring the Relationships Between Authenticity and Mindfulness: A Factor Analysis. Poster presented at The 17th Annual School of Education Doctoral Research Conference, University of Birmingham, 24 November 2018.

• Bayir, A., & Lomas, T. (2016). Difficulties generating self-compassion: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Poster presented at The Compassionate Mind Foundation Conference: Compassion: Integrating Body, Mind, Culture, Manchester, 19-21 October 2016.

 

MAKALELER

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• Bayir-Toper, A. (2020). Yolda yürümek için kendimize dönmeliyiz, Pozitif Yaşam: Mindfulness.

• Bayir-Toper, A. (2018). Yaşamdan aldıgmız tatmin stresi azaltır, Psychologies. https://www.pilioo.com/2018/10/30/yasamdan-aldigimiz-tatmin-stresi-azaltir/

• Bayir, A. (2015). Hep bir şeylerin peşinde koşmak zorunda değiliz, Milliyet. https://www.milliyet.com.tr/pazar/hep-bir-seylerin-pesinde-kosmak-zorunda-degiliz-2106191

• Bayir, A. (2014). Başkalarının hayatına dokunun, Esquire.

ALINAN EĞİTİMLER

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• Reading Academic Literature, University of Nottingham, October 2018.

• Thinking Theoretically About Research in Education, University of Nottingham, October 2018.

• Intro to Statistics with SPSS, University of Nottingham, November 2018.

• The Creative Toolbox: Applying Creative Tools to Teaching and Learning, University of Nottingham, November 2018.

• Creating, Using and Evaluating Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks for Inquiry, University of Nottingham, November 2018.

• Putting a Literature Review Together, University of Nottingham, November 2018.

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Bangor University, January 2017.

• Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive by Dr. Chris Germer and Dr. Kristin Neff, Center For Mindful Self-Compassion, Amsterdam, July 2017.

• Search Inside Yourself - Public Programs by Deiric McCan & Vasco Gaspar, Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI), Dublin, September 2016.

• Mindfulness in Organisations and Leadership Teams- Masterclass in Mindfulness by Chris Tamdjidi & Tessa Watt, The Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, Oxford, February 2016.

• Clinical Skills / Advanced Training of Compassion-Focused Therapy by Prof. Paul Gilbert, The Compassionate Mind Foundation, University of Derby, Derby, February 2015.

• Mindful Self-Compassion: Core Skills Training by Dr. Kristin Neff, Centrum voor Mindfulness, Amsterdam, October 2014.

• Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy by Prof. Paul Gilbert, Stockholm Academy for Psychotherapy, Stockholm, April 2014.

• Empathy and Compassion in Society Conference, London, October 2013.

• Project Cycle Management, Istanbul Development Agency, Istanbul, November 2012.

• Human Rights and Disability, Family and Social Affairs Ministry, Istanbul,  December 2012.

• International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, Disabled People Foundation, Istanbul, December 2012.

• Transpersonal Psychology- Basic Concepts, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology & Psychiatry, Istanbul, December 2012.

 

VERİLEN EĞİTİMLER

 

Şirketler;

 

• Mindfulness and Self-Compassion at Work, Akbank, February 2018.

• Mindful Compassion, Yapı Kredi, September 2017.

• Mindfulness at Work, 3M, June 2017.

• Mindfulness at Work and Compassionate Communication, Bosch, March 2017.

• Mindfulness at Work, Unilever, April 2016.

• Mindfulness at Work, Pfizer, February 2016.

• Mindfulness Practices in Daily Life, Kanyon Shopping Mall Administration, January 2016.

• Cultivating Self-Compassion, Danone Nutricia, September 2015.

• Mindfulness in Daily Life, Sahibinden.com, May 2015.

 

Kurumlar;

 

• Introduction to Mindfulness, Neuroscience Fest, KU-Sign: Koc University Student Interest Group in Neurology and Neurological Sciences , March 2022.

• The Psychological Influence of Pandemic on Daily Life, Future Reaction’20, Koç University American Institute of Chemical Engineers, November 2020.

• Following Your Inner Compass: Authenticity, Future Skills Fest, Koç University & Fow Connect, October 2020.

• Self-compassion, Psychology Days, Koç University Psychology Club, March 2019.

• Communicating with Ourselves in the Light of Compassion and Mindfulness, Istanbul Gelişim University Psychology Club, April 2017.

• Introduction to Mindfulness, Impact Hub Istanbul, April 2017.

• Introduction to Mindfulness, Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation, March 2017.

• The Scientific and Healing Power of Compassion in Education, 7. Basic Education Symposium, Private Schools Association of Turkey, December 2016.

• Compassion-Focused Therapy, Psychology Days, Bahçeşehir University Psychology Club, November 2016.

• Compassionate Leadership, Department of Management, Boğaziçi University, October 2016.

• Compassion as a Scientific Therapy Method, Bilgi Psychology Days, İstanbul Bilgi University Psychology Club, April 2016.

• Self-compassion, Psychology Days, Istanbul Medipol University Psychology Club, February 2016.

• A Path to Happiness: Volunteerism, Okan University, December 2015.

• Self-compassion, Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Boğaziçi University, April 2015.

 

ÖDÜLLER

 

• TUBITAK Undergraduate Basic Science Scholarships (Students among the first 5000 in the General University Entrance Examination) (2006-2011)

• The Second European Edition of the Discover e-volunteering Competition by Good Network Foundation and Fundacja Orange (Third Place, 2013)

• Recognized as the best faculty of the semester by Koc University students (2020,2021)