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Psychologist, MSc
Miray Erbey
Miray Erbey's academic journey in psychology began at Istanbul Bilgi University and included a year at the University of Winnipeg. An internship at Columbia University's social neuroscience laboratory further sparked her interest in research, leading her to complete a master's degree in neuroscience at Istanbul University. Motivated to explore the intricacies of human psychology, she relocated to Berlin to undertake her doctoral studies at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Her research delved into the interactions between mind, body, and emotion, with a focus on areas such as lifespan development, emotion regulation, attention, and aging.
Building on her academic background and personal experiences, she turned her focus toward clinical psychology, driven by a deep curiosity to better understand human behavior. Her strong empathy for the human experience and belief in the resilience of the human spirit have shaped her dedication to this field. She began her journey in individual counseling as a volunteer with non-profit organizations during her undergraduate years. Since then, she has expanded her expertise through specialized training in psychotherapy and clinical psychology, continuously seeking new ways to enhance her skills and deepen her understanding of the therapeutic process.
Miray Erbey's approach to psychology is multifaceted, drawing from critical perspectives that recognize the human mind is shaped by both individual experiences and societal structures. This comprehensive perspective has guided both her academic work and clinical practice, allowing her to understand the intricate connections between personal and social dynamics. By integrating holistic, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral approaches, she fosters a collaborative and trusting relationship with her clients, empowering them to build resilience and navigate life's challenges. She provides individual face-to-face counseling and education in both Turkish and English in Kadıköy, Istanbul.
Publications
- Röbbig, J., Erbey, M., et al. (2022). Anger regulation choice: The role of age and habitual reappraisal. Emotion, 22(7), 1639–1652.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2021-57508-001 - Erbey, M., et al. (2020). Positivity in younger and older age: Associations with future time perspective and socioemotional functioning. Frontiers in Psychology, 11. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.567133/full
- Babayan, A., Erbey, M., et al. (2019). A mind-brain-body dataset of MRI, EEG, cognition, emotion, and peripheral physiology in young and old adults. Scientific Data, 6. https://www.nature.com/articles/sdata2018308
- Kumral, D., Erbey, M., et al. (2019). Age-dependent relationship between resting heart rate variability and functional brain connectivity. NeuroImage, 185. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30312808/
- Schaare, H. L., Erbey, M., et al. (2019). Association of peripheral blood pressure with gray matter volume in young adults. Neurology, 92.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30674602/ - Reinelt, J., Erbey, M., et al. (2019). Acute psychosocial stress alters thalamic network centrality. NeuroImage, 199.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31173902/ - Sensoy, O., Erbey, M., et al. (2012). Psychology as labor, criticism and solidarity. Annual Review of Critical Psychology, 6.
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Conference Presentations
- Age-Related Differences in Positivity in Attention and in Emotion Perception: Associations with Blood Pressure and Brain Structure (2020). Reading Emotions Online Conference.
- Differences in Positivity in Attention and Emotion Perception in Younger and in Older Adults (2017). Society of Affective Neuroscience Annual Conference, Boston, United States.
- Why so positive? Differences in positivity in attention and emotion perception in younger and older adults (2016). 50. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Psychologie, Leipzig, Germany.
- ‘’Changes in ongoing EEG rhythms in response to dynamic visual stimuli with different emotional valence and arousal levels’’ (2014). Organizational Human Brain Mapping Conference, Hamburg, Germany.
- Neurocognitive Correlates of the Positivity Effect. Life Spring Academy 2014, University of Virginia, Virginia, United States.
- An eye tracker study on the positivity effect and its cognitive correlates (2014). Mind Brain & Body Symposium, Mind and Brain Institute, Berlin, Germany.
Translations
- Kitap Bölümü: An Introduction to Critical Psychology. Clinical Psychology: The politics of madness (London: Sage Publications). Ayrıntı Publications, 2012, İstanbul
Clinical Training
- Clinical Psychology, M.Sc.
İstanbul Rumeli Üniversitesi - Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) – Certificate Program
Rational Cognitive Motivational Therapy Institute, Istanbul (Affiliated Center of the Albert Ellis Institute) - Family Counseling – Certificate Program
İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Continuing Education Center - Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy – Theoretical Training Certificate Program
Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies Association, Istanbul (Affiliated Center with the Beck Institute)
English 
Türkçe