MASTERSON INSTITUTE TURKEY READING GROUP SERIES - NOVEMBER SESSION
Led by Clinical Psychologist İpek Kerestecioğlu
“A Developmental Approach to Borderline Personality Disorder in the Masterson Approach” - Dr. Meral Aydın
READING ANALYST: Clinical Psychologist İpek Kerestecioğlu
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Masterson Institute Turkey November session will focus on the book “A Developmental Approach to Borderline Personality Disorder in the Masterson Approach” by our Institute President, Dr. Meral Aydın.
This work examines borderline personality disorder—a complex structure that profoundly affects an individual’s emotional world, relationships, and sense of self—within the framework of Dr. James F. Masterson’s developmental approach, offering an in-depth perspective by evaluating the origins of the disorder in light of early childhood experiences and the process of individuation. In A Developmental Approach to Borderline Personality Disorder in the Masterson Approach, Dr. Meral Aydın discusses the developmental precursors of borderline personality disorder according to the Masterson Approach, together with the therapeutic method developed on that basis, showing how theory is reflected in practice. The book conveys the intrapsychic development of borderline personality disorder, how clinicians can reach the inner experience of people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, how these individuals can be treated, and the fundamental structure of the processes of bringing forth and working with the Real Self. This work is a comprehensive and illuminating resource for anyone interested in clinical work, personality development, psychotherapy, and personality disorders.
READING LIST
FORMAT
Online, via the ZOOM platform.
Participants can confirm their registration by completing payment. The ZOOM link will be shared with registered participants via a WhatsApp group.
We expect participants to have read the session’s book before the session. The session will be held in an interactive format designed to create a shared space for thinking together and exchanging ideas. The most important point we would also like to emphasize: please send any questions you may have about the book’s content to our institute via WhatsApp at 0 542 504 22 42 no later than one week before the session.
DURATION AND SCHEDULE
The session will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m.
PARTICIPATION FEE
The registration fee for the session is 1,000 TL + VAT.
The registration fee for the full series of seven sessions is 6,000 TL + VAT.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Clinical Psychologist İpek Kerestecioğlu
İpek Kerestecioğlu graduated from the Psychology and Business Administration departments of Koç University on a 100% merit scholarship and completed a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Doğuş University, ranking first in the program. Kerestecioğlu worked as a Clinical Psychologist at the Madalyon Psychiatry Center for five years and taught as a part-time lecturer at Aydın University, Işık University, and MEF University. Kerestecioğlu is the author of four children’s books and also provides training and consulting to corporate clients.
As a co-founder of Mita Psikoloji, Kerestecioğlu has been practicing psychotherapy with adults there since 2018. Kerestecioğlu’s training includes Cognitive Existential Therapy, EMDR Level 1, Child and Adolescent EMDR Level 1, Theraplay and the Marschak Interaction Method (play therapy), Schema Therapy (Adult and Child), Masterson Approach Training, Basic Training in Eating Disorders, and Internal Family Systems Training.
For registration and detailed information, you can contact our institute by phone or email:
Training Coordinator Defne Behar
Phone: 0 542 504 22 42
Email: mastersonturkey@gmail.com
17 Nov 2025, 20:00
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