Özyeğin University Couple and Family Center was established in February 2017 as a training, application and research center for the Couple and Family Therapy master’s degree program. The center is open to ÖzU students and university staff and also any individuals outside of the university. ÖzUÇAM aims to do scientific and societal contributions by providing accessible couple and family therapy services for the community. In addition, ÖzUÇAM is a center conducting research projects, and providing certificated training programs in couple and family therapy, as well as psychoeducation for individual and relational growth. 

Within the scope of the DEPSDA project conducted by the Turkish Psychological Association, our graduate students provided support at the earthquake site, June 2023 ÖzÜÇAM graduate students participated in the Voluntary Psychological Support Unit at the 6 February Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Site within the scope of the DEPSDA project conducted by the Turkish Psychological Association. 

Promotional Event on “Sexuality Education and Importance in Children”, December 2023 As part of ÖzÜÇAM Promotional Events Parent Seminar, on Monday, December 18th, Psk. Deniz Yolsal and Ps. Buse Aday held a seminar on “Sexuality Education and Importance in Children” at Alemdağ Mehmet Akif Primary School. “In the Spotlight: 

Masculinity, Stigma, and Sexual Communication”, December 2023 As part of ÖzÜÇAM Monthly Seminars, Olga Selin Hünler gave a seminar on ”In the Spotlight: Masculinity, Stigma, and Sexual Communication”. Promotional Event on “Strengthening Emotional Connection: Relationship Workshop with Gottman and Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy”, February 2024 As part of ÖzÜÇAM Promotional Events in cooperation with Özü Psychology Club, on Thursday, February 22, Psk. Arzu Coşkun and Ps. Esin Eryüksel conducted a workshop on “Strengthening Emotional Connection: The Relationship with Gottman and Emotion Focused Couple Therapy”. 

Seminar on “Play in Therapeutic Work with Children”, May 2024 As part of ÖzÜÇAM Monthly Seminars, Clinical Psychologist and Child and Adolescent Therapist Dr. Elif Akdağ Gökçek held a seminar on “Play in Therapeutic Work with Children” on Thursday, May 2. Seminar on “Infidelity and Trust in Couple Relationships”, May 2024 As part of ÖzÜÇAM Monthly Seminars, Psychologist Dr. Serkan Özgün held a seminar on “Infidelity and Trust in Couple Relationships” on Tuesday, May 14.