Şafak Karataş

• Leadership: Direct and manage the overall strategy and day-to-day operations of the platform.
• Student Support: Provide educational consultancy to international students, helping them navigate their university choices and adapt to life in North Cyprus.
• Psychological Services: Offer counseling and mental health support to ensure students' well-being during their transition to a new academic environment.
• Team Management: Lead a multidisciplinary team to coordinate student recruitment, onboarding, and support services.
• Collaboration: Build and maintain partnerships with universities, institutions, and stakeholders across North Cyprus.

Key Responsibilities:

European Federation of Psychology Students’ Associations (EFPSA)

As an EFPSA Local Coordinator, I acted as the main bridge between EFPSA and psychology students in North Cyprus, promoting international opportunities, organizing local events, and fostering academic and professional development.

• Represented EFPSA locally, connecting students to international programs.
• Organized psychology-related workshops, networking events, and study exchanges.
• Provided guidance on EFPSA opportunities, including congresses and internships.
• Collaborated with international coordinators to enhance student engagement.

As an Education Coordinator at Turkey Study Center, I guided international students through the university application process, provided academic counseling, and facilitated their transition to studying in Turkey.

• Optimized search engine visibility by incorporating relevant keywords into online articles without sacrificing readability or quality of information presented.
• Improved manuscript acceptance rates for academic journals by providing comprehensive editing services tailored specifically to required submission guidelines.
• Provided constructive feedback to writers, guiding them in honing their skills and improving overall content quality.
• Contributed to increased productivity within the editing team by streamlining workflows, implementing new software tools, and sharing best practices.

• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborated with community organizations to provide outreach services, increasing access to mental health resources for underserved populations.
• Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
• Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
• Delivered compassionate care to diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults, seniors, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing various topics such as stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and relapse prevention.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.