İLAYDA AKMAN

Motivated therapist trainee adept at working with people of different social locations. Familiar with domestic violence and trauma informed situations. Advocates for available resources and builds powerful support network around people in need .

• The 65.5 hour training on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
• Certification of Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Training by San Diego State University, The Counseling and School Psychology Department
• Certification of 4-Hour "Play Therapy" course by Clinical Therapist Esra Aslan M.S.
• Certifications of Youth Leadership Program Development by Anatolia Cultural Center

• Youth Mentor, 03/2016 - 06/2021, Anatolia Cultural Center, Irvine, CA, Educating young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes, Supporting young generations in finding their inner sight as well as constructing an identity in a multicultural setting.
• College Mentor, 09/2021 - 06/2022, Anatolia Cultural Center & Pacifica Institute, Irvine, CA, Supporting college students' personal, social, academical, and spiritual development.
• Youth Retreat Program Coordinator, Anatolia Cultural Center, Irvine, CA, Facilitating group discussions to engage with the assigned readings over the program, Organizing engaging youth activities for the college-age group students, Implementing various educational approaches to enrich the learning experience
• North America Online University Convention Volunteer, 08/2020, Organizing engaging group dialogue for the college-age group students, Participating in organizing the structure of events and content production, Supporting team members to develop various strategies to enhance participation and meaningful conversation