Psychosocial support by experts

“Pandemic Support Week: Meeting with the Expert” online seminar series is organized by the Women and Gender Studies Research Center (WGSRC) of Cyprus International University.

The Director of WGSRC, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mihrican Aylanç pointed out that the online seminars will take place from July 20 to July 25, 2020, and that the program aims to provide support for individuals affected psychologically, economically and socially from the new type of coronavirus (COVID-19) that emerged in Wuhan, China and as a result finding it difficult to adapt to the changing world.

Seminars appealing to every individual
Drawing attention to the fact that online seminars are organized pursuant to the mission of the university to provide support for the community, Aylanç continued, 'Meeting with the Expert Program' will be online seminar series that experts will evaluate the personal and social effects of the pandemic during the second wave threat process and afterward, plus can be beneficial for women, who require social and psychological support at home, seeking answers to the changing needs and expectations of their children in the social distance and isolation environment; parents, who expect new ways of communication and solutions; teachers, students, employers, employees and other individuals affected by distance education, work, and social life.

A seminar from an expert every day
Asst. Prof. Dr. Aylanç mentioned that a specialist will hold an online webinar via Zoom and also answer the questions of the audience as part of the aforementioned seminars every day throughout the support week. Aylanç informed that interested participants can call 0392 671 11 11- Ext. 26 01 / 0533 867 48 18, and register to the “Pandemic Support Week: Meeting with the Expert” program. The seminars can be accessed live from the Internet links announced. Asst. Prof. Dr. Aylanç also noted that the participants will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the training seminars.