Mânâ Ece Tuna, Ph.D.

Mânâ Ece Tuna, Ph.D. TED University, Faculty of Education Guidance & Counseling Program Kızılırmak Sk. No:8, 06440 Ankara, TURKIYE mana.tuna@tedu.edu.tr; manaece@gmail.com EDUCATION: Degree Department/Program University Year PhD Department of Educational Sciences, Guidance and Counseling Program Middle East Technical University 2003 MS Department of Educational Sciences, Guidance and Counseling Program Middle East Technical University 1997 BS Department of Educational Sciences, Guidance and Counseling Program Middle East Technical University 1994 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Position Institution Year Ass. Prof. TED University 2012 -.. Ass. Prof. Abant Izzet Baysal University 2007-2012 Visiting Scholar Counselor University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, U.S.A. Middle East Technical University, Counseling and Guidance Center 2000-2001 1997-2007 Counselor Atatürk Lisesi, Polatlı, Ankara 1996-1997 DISSERTATION STUDIES AND RESEARCH: 2003 Cross-cultural differences in coping strategies as predictors of university adjustment of Turkish and U.S. students (Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation, METU). 1997 The role of optimism, sport anxiety and certain demographic characteristics in the performance of rifle and pistol shooters (Unpublished Master of Science Theses, METU). 1

PUBLICATIONS: Tuna, M. E. (2010). Yapılandırılmış Grupla Psikolojik Danışma Programı: Atılganlık Becerileri (Structured group counseling program: Assertiveness skills). Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 10 (1), 11-19. Aladağ, M., Kağnıcı, D.Y., Tuna, M.E., & Tezer, E. (2003). Üniversite Yaşamı Ölçeği: Ölçek Geliştirme ve Yapı Geçerliği Üzerine Bir Çalışma (University Life Scale: A study on scale construction and construct validity). Türk Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Dergisi, 2 (20), 41-47. BOOK CHAPTERS: Tuna, M. E. (2011). Psikolojik danışma gruplarının mantıksal çerçevesi (A rational framework of counseling groups). In A. Demir & S. Koydemir (Eds.) Grupla Psikolojik Danışma (Group Counseling), (pp. 25-47). Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Tuna, M. E. (2005). Psikolojik bakışla ünivesite öğrencisi (University student from a psychological point of view). Etkili Öğretim ve AR-GE Semineri EÖS-7, (pp. 28-37). METU Continuous Education Center: Ankara. PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS: Tuna, M. E. & Tezer, E. (2009). Cross-cultural differences in coping strategies as the predictors of university adjustment of Turkish and U.S. students. 11th European Congress of Psychology, 7-10 July, Norway, Oslo. Fışıloğlu, H. & Tuna, M. E. (2005). Towards Cross-Cultural Demographics by Differentiation Analysis Inventory: Data from Turkey- University Student Sample. Positive Psychotherapy International Training Seminar, 22-25 June, Romania, Felix Spa. Tuna, M. E. & Fışıloğlu, H. (2005). Application of the Balance Model of the Positive Psychotherapy on University Adjustment. Positive Psychotherapy International Training Seminar, 22-25 June, Romania, Felix Spa. Fışıloğlu, H. & Tuna, M.E. (2004). Experience Exchange: Report of Positive Psychotherapy Center-Turkey. Positive Psychotherapy International Training Seminar, 8-12 September, Ukraine, Odessa. PAPERS PRESENTED IN NATIONAL CONGRESSES: Tuna, M. E. ve Tezer, E. (2011). Başa Çıkma Stratejileri Ölçeği Kısa Formu: Bir Ön Çalışma (Brief COPE: A preliminary study). 11th National Congress of Guidance and Counseling, 3-5 October İzmir/Selçuk. 2

Tuna, M. E. (2010). Kurumla Bütünleşme Ölçeğinin Geçerlilik ve Güvenirlik Çalışmaları (Reliability and validity studies of Institutional Integration Scales). 5 th University Counseling Centers Symposium, 21 22 October, Mersin University. Tuna, M. E. (2006). Yapılandırılmış Grupla Psikolojik Danışma Programı: Atılganlık Becerileri (Structured group counseling program: Assertiveness skills) 1st National Applied Congress of Guidance and Counseling, 21-23 September, Mersin. Tuna, M. E. (2006). Üniversite Öğrenci Hizmet Birimleri: Türkiye ve Amerika Birleşik Devletleri den Örnekler (University student services: Samples from U.S.) 1st National Applied Congress of Guidance and Counseling, 21-23 September, Mersin. WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS: Tuna, M. E. (2011, December). Group interventions in psychological first aid after disasters. Psychosocial Services Association in Disasters, Ankara. Tuna, M. E. (2011, December). Burn out, growth and development after trauma, stress management, and self-care for humanitarian workers. Psychosocial Services Association in Disasters, Ankara. Tuna, M. E. (2010, March). Guidance and psychological counseling basic skills and strategies. Turkish National Police, Directorate of Personnel Department, Antalya. Tuna, M. E. (2010, March). Ethics and principles in counseling. Turkish National Police, Directorate of Personnel Department, Antalya. Tuna, M. E. (2010, February). Coping with stress. Social Services and Child Protection Agency, Family Counseling Center, Ankara. Tuna, M. E. (2010, February). Coping with test anxiety. Social Services and Child Protection Agency, Family Counseling Center, Ankara. Tuna, M. E. (2010, November). Adjustment to university. Learning & Student Development Office, METU, Ankara. Tuna, M. E. (2010, December). Adjustment to university. Learning & Student Development Office, METU, Ankara. Tuna, M. E. (2006, June). University student from a psychological point of view. Effective Instruction Seminars, METU Continuous Education Center: Gaziantep University, Gazintep. Tuna, M. E. (2006, February). University student from a psychological point of view. 8 th Effective Instruction Seminars, METU Continuous Education Center: Ankara. 3

Tuna, M. E. (2005, February). University student from a psychological point of view. 7 th Effective Instruction Seminars, METU Continuous Education Center: Ankara. Tuna, M. E. (2004, July). Coping with job loss. Psychological, Economical, and Vocational Helping Project. Rota Education and Consultation Services and BP General Administration. Tuna, M. E. (2004, July). Parent-child relationships. Psychological, Economical, and Vocational Helping Project. Rota Education and Consultation Services and BP General Administration. Tuna, M. E. (2004, August). Communication skills. Psychological, Economical, and Vocational Helping Project. Rota Education and Consultation Services and BP General Administration. Tuna, M. E. (2004, August). Conflict resolution skills. Psychological, Economical, and Vocational Helping Project. Rota Education and Consultation Services and BP General Administration. ONGOING RESEARCH: Adaptation studies of (a) The trait Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) and (b) Curiosity and Exploration Inventory 2 (CEI-2) The effects of academic motivation and future time orientation on students integration to university. RESEARCH INTERESTS: University adjustment, Coping skills Optimism, Curiosity, Mindfulness, Higher education, Institutional integration. PROJECTS: 2000 As a specialist in Psychological Support Project with Visual/Auditory Education Programs, Ministry of National Education, General Directorate of Educational Technologies, Ankara. COURSES OFFERED: Undergraduate Courses at Abant Izzet Baysal University (2007-2012) Personality Theories, Marriage and Family Counseling, Professional Ethics in Counseling and Guidance, 4

Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches, Guidance and Counseling, Introduction to Psychology, Educational Psychology, Vocational Guidance and Counseling (Theory), Vocational Guidance and Counseling (Practice), Field Practice I (Individual Counseling Practicum), Field Practice II (Group Counseling Practicum), Observation in Schools, Guidance Graduate Courses at Abant Izzet Baysal University (2007-2012) Advanced Counseling Theories Counseling Supervision Marriage and Family Undergraduate Courses at Middle East Technical University (2009-20112) Guidance Educational Psychology SERVICES: 2008-2010 Erasmus coordinator of Guidance and Counseling Program at AİBU. 2004-2006 Member of the Board of Directors of Positive Psychotherapy Turkish Center. 2004-2005 Member of the Education Committee of Turkish Counseling and Guidance Association. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES: 2010-Current Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal (Reviwer) 2008-2011 Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Education Journal (Reviewer) AWARDS: 1999 Turkish Academy of Sciences: Integrated National and Foreign Grant (9 months-u.s., Indiana, University of Notre Dame). LETTER of APPRECIATION: 1996 From Military Academy Commander referred to psychological training of Shooting Team of Military Academy. 5

VOLUNTEERED ACTIVITIES: 2000, March Psychoeducational help to earthquake victims in Afyon Earthquake. 1999, November Psychoeducational help to earthquake victims in Bolu-Düzce-Kaynaşlı Earthquake. 1999, September Psychoeducational help to earthquake victims in Marmara Earthquake, Gölcük. 1999, August Psychoeducational help to Marmara earthquake victims lodged in METU dormitories. SKILLS RELATED TO COUNSELING: 1. Individual Counseling: Between 1997-2007, 3020-hour individual counseling sessions were held with approximately 950 clients specifically on the following topics: Problems in close relationships, Family relationships, Perfectionism, Dealing with loss, Dealing with gay and lesbian adjustment issues, University adjustment of first year students, Assertiveness skills, Career/Major issues (choosing a major, determining career direction), Test/presentation anxiety, Dealing with procrastination. 2. Group Counseling: Between 1998-2006, 160 group sessions were held with approximately 190 clients specifically on the following topics: Communication skills groups, Assertiveness skills groups, Encounter groups, Coping with performance anxiety groups, 3. Counseling with Families and Couples: Between 2004-2007, 107 family/couples counseling sessions were held during the years of 2004-2007 specifically on the following topics: Premarital issues, Adjustment to marriage, Improving communication skills in families and couples, Reconstructing marriages after the trauma of infidelity, Divorce, Coping with health problems and disability, Coping with parental job loss in family. 6

4. Counseling with International Students: Between 1997-2007, 50-hour individual counseling sessions were held with approximately 10 clients specifically on the topics of cultural adjustment. 5. Seminars and Workshops: For university students a) Seminars: Effective study skills, Improving body image, Relationships with roommates, How to choose a career, Adjustment to university life and coping skills. b) Workshops: Assertiveness skills, Effective note taking and listening skills, How to choose a career, Improving body image, Coping with rejection in close relationships and loneliness. TRAININGS and/or CERTIFICATIONS RELATED TO COUNSELING SKILLS: 2006 Positive Psychotherapy Training, Basic Education Certificate (120 hours) (Prof. Dr. Nossrat Peseschkian & Prof. Dr. Hürol Fışıloğlu) 2006 Schema Therapy Training- First Level: (6 hours) (M.D. Alp Karaosmanoğlu) 2005 Positive Psychotherapy Advanced Level International Training: Romania, Cluj, (28 hours). 2004 Positive Psychotherapy Advanced Level International Training: Ukraine, Odessa, (30 hours). 2004 Family Therapy Training-Third Level: Supervision (50 hours) (Prof. Dr. Hürol Fışıloğlu) 2004 Family Therapy Training-Second Level: Practice (41 hours) (Prof. Dr. Hürol Fışıloğlu) 2003 Family Therapy Training-First Level: Theory (50 hours) (Prof. Dr. Hürol Fışıloğlu) 2003 Introduction to Gestalt Terapy-Gestalt Terapy Association (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ceylan Tuğrul) (20 hours) 2001 Gestalt Therapy Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nita Hanna Scherler (6 hours) 2001 Research Methods in Cross-Cultural Studies - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeynep Aycan (6 hours). 1999 Psychoeducational Training for Helping Earthquake victims, Turkish Psychological Association (Prof. Dr. Işık Savaşır, Prof. Dr. Ferhunde Öktem, Prof. Dr. Nesrin Hisli Şahin, Prof. Dr. Ayşe Yalın, & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gonca Soygüt) (12 hours) 1999 Psychological Intervention Techniques after the Trauma, Israel Community Stress Prevention Center (Dr. Yehuda Shacham & Dr. Danny Brown), (20 hours). 1998 Alcohol and Substance Addiction Training - Prof. Dr. Yıldırım Doğan, Ankara University (30 hours) 1996 Psychological Training for Improving Sportive Performance, (20 hours). PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Turkish Counseling and Guidance Association 7