Health Psychology \ 1-1
Spiritual care and counseling, which is one of the application areas of the psychology of religion, has a strong potential in human service in different conditions. Religions and spiritual traditions; It is known that they have important roles in coping with the difficulties of life, making sense of life, feeling belonging to a social group, creating an identity and choosing a healthy life for people who belong to them. On the other hand, helping and caring for people living in difficult conditions is a universal human instinct. Helping gratuitously on a voluntary basis is seen as a virtue in almost all life philosophies and religious-spiritual traditions.
In Turkey, studies in the field of spiritual care and counseling, which bring together humanitarian service and religion-spiritualism, have gained momentum in the last 10 years. However, there are very few studies that deal with the subject holistically and in depth and emphasize the scientific basis. This book on spiritual care for the sick in hospitals intends to take existing studies a step further, both in terms of providing an empirical basis and in terms of being dedicated to a particular field.
After explaining the effect of spirituality on human mental and physical health in detail in the book, the spiritual care needs of the patients were compared with the non-sick groups in the study, and the perception levels of the religious officials who still practice spiritual care, their competencies, personality dimensions and field experiences that are effective in their competencies are discussed in depth. In addition to these, in this book, a hospital spiritual care study model has been tried to be created in line with the empirical findings and literature knowledge.
In Turkey, studies in the field of spiritual care and counseling, which bring together humanitarian service and religion-spiritualism, have gained momentum in the last 10 years. However, there are very few studies that deal with the subject holistically and in depth and emphasize the scientific basis. This book on spiritual care for the sick in hospitals intends to take existing studies a step further, both in terms of providing an empirical basis and in terms of being dedicated to a particular field.
After explaining the effect of spirituality on human mental and physical health in detail in the book, the spiritual care needs of the patients were compared with the non-sick groups in the study, and the perception levels of the religious officials who still practice spiritual care, their competencies, personality dimensions and field experiences that are effective in their competencies are discussed in depth. In addition to these, in this book, a hospital spiritual care study model has been tried to be created in line with the empirical findings and literature knowledge.
Addiction is perhaps the most important and primary problem of our time. It does not seem possible to produce solutions without revealing this problem scientifically. A complete reference book with the process of diagnosing addiction with multidisciplinary work, its psychosocial dimension and possible solution suggestions.
Prof. Dr. Halis Dokgöz, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine
The use of addictive substances, from cigarettes to heroin, from laughing gas to synthetic pills, is the most important threat to Turkey. Our country, which used to be a transit country, is now a target country. Deaths due to substance use, addiction, substance-related or substance-influenced crimes have increased, and unfortunately the age of use has decreased a lot. The use of addictive substances is a preliminary crime. Prostitution, public order, theft, injury, murder and terror crimes also exist in the environments where these substances are used. The use is encouraged both openly and through perception management in movies, music and media. Scientists have important duties in preventing the problem of substance abuse, which is the most effective asymmetric war against a country, both in terms of supply and demand. In this book, especially the young and idealistic scientists who come together to fill the gap in the field and enlighten other scientists and the public have further increased our hopes for the future.
Prof. Dr. İ. Hamit Hancı, İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine
President of the Association of Forensic Scientists
This book offers a multidisciplinary perspective on substance addiction, which is a public health problem, in terms of general information, clinical assessment, cognitive processes, forensic medicine dimension, types of interventions and different therapies. Therefore, the book provides extensive information to professionals working in the field of substance addiction, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and forensic physicians, on the evaluation and treatment of addicted individuals, and is also a book that should be recommended to be taught in classes in the field of addiction. I strongly recommend it and congratulate everyone who contributed.
Prof. Dr. Hatice Demirbaş, Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Department of Psychology
Addiction is an increasingly widespread problem. But unfortunately, information about addiction is not that widespread. Therefore, this book, which addresses addiction in all its dimensions and different aspects, is very important. Addiction is addressed in every aspect and comprehensively. The fact that its authors are new faces is also a great gain for the field of addiction.
Prof. Dr. Kültegin Ögel
Throughout human history, many substances have been used for medical, religious and social purposes. With the development of technology, the variety and use of substances has increased, and with the addition of rapid changes in cultural and social factors, the prevalence of substance use and addiction has become inevitable. In this book prepared by young scientists for those working in the field of substance use and addiction, a general overview of the subject of addiction, the importance of multidisciplinary work, clinical evaluations, cognitive processes, forensic toxicological analyses and applications, traffic applications, social service applications, and current therapy methods are discussed. I hope that this book, which addresses the subject with a multifaceted and human-centered perspective, will be a good resource for building a more just and peaceful society.
Prof. Dr. Serap Annette Akgür, Ege University Institute of Substance Abuse, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Head of the Department of Addiction Toxicology
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Forensic and Clinical Toxicology
Member of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT)
Prof. Dr. Halis Dokgöz, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine
The use of addictive substances, from cigarettes to heroin, from laughing gas to synthetic pills, is the most important threat to Turkey. Our country, which used to be a transit country, is now a target country. Deaths due to substance use, addiction, substance-related or substance-influenced crimes have increased, and unfortunately the age of use has decreased a lot. The use of addictive substances is a preliminary crime. Prostitution, public order, theft, injury, murder and terror crimes also exist in the environments where these substances are used. The use is encouraged both openly and through perception management in movies, music and media. Scientists have important duties in preventing the problem of substance abuse, which is the most effective asymmetric war against a country, both in terms of supply and demand. In this book, especially the young and idealistic scientists who come together to fill the gap in the field and enlighten other scientists and the public have further increased our hopes for the future.
Prof. Dr. İ. Hamit Hancı, İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine
President of the Association of Forensic Scientists
This book offers a multidisciplinary perspective on substance addiction, which is a public health problem, in terms of general information, clinical assessment, cognitive processes, forensic medicine dimension, types of interventions and different therapies. Therefore, the book provides extensive information to professionals working in the field of substance addiction, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and forensic physicians, on the evaluation and treatment of addicted individuals, and is also a book that should be recommended to be taught in classes in the field of addiction. I strongly recommend it and congratulate everyone who contributed.
Prof. Dr. Hatice Demirbaş, Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Department of Psychology
Addiction is an increasingly widespread problem. But unfortunately, information about addiction is not that widespread. Therefore, this book, which addresses addiction in all its dimensions and different aspects, is very important. Addiction is addressed in every aspect and comprehensively. The fact that its authors are new faces is also a great gain for the field of addiction.
Prof. Dr. Kültegin Ögel
Throughout human history, many substances have been used for medical, religious and social purposes. With the development of technology, the variety and use of substances has increased, and with the addition of rapid changes in cultural and social factors, the prevalence of substance use and addiction has become inevitable. In this book prepared by young scientists for those working in the field of substance use and addiction, a general overview of the subject of addiction, the importance of multidisciplinary work, clinical evaluations, cognitive processes, forensic toxicological analyses and applications, traffic applications, social service applications, and current therapy methods are discussed. I hope that this book, which addresses the subject with a multifaceted and human-centered perspective, will be a good resource for building a more just and peaceful society.
Prof. Dr. Serap Annette Akgür, Ege University Institute of Substance Abuse, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Head of the Department of Addiction Toxicology
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Forensic and Clinical Toxicology
Member of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT)
Since you have started to read this book, we can assume that you have an interest and curiosity in psychology. Psychology attracts the attention of almost everyone at some point because it tries to explain the "me" as a human being. Some want to understand themselves, some their partner, their boss, some their children and some their parents. In other words, the effort to understand people and ourselves in the first place leads us to learn psychology. As in the verses of the famous folk poet of Anatolia, Yunus Emre, which are rosewood in our language, "Science is knowledge, knowledge is knowing yourself, if you do not know yourself, it is a lot of reading".
However, this self-knowledge, self-learning, self-discovery can often turn into a toy in the hands of those who turn science into a profit for their own interests. As a matter of fact, not understanding psychology correctly "Are you reading my mind now?" It may also cause you to become the target of the question. “I am also interested in psychology.”, “We also understand psychology, I love personal development books.” Such sentences will be some of the things that those who will specialize in this field will often hear. So, is psychology really a field that anyone who is interested in can specialize in by reading a few books? I can imagine that you answered “no” to this question. Still, it can be equally dangerous to popularize psychology too much and push it away from science, leaving it only in the hands of scientists and making it elitist. Because science will only be useful as long as it reaches people and continues to develop like a living organism in life.
The science of psychology was shaped centuries ago by the answers given by philosophers to the questions they asked to understand human, and then it was born as a science on the basis of physiological studies. Psychology continues to keep our curiosity alive today, with hundreds of theories and millions of concepts written about it.
However, this self-knowledge, self-learning, self-discovery can often turn into a toy in the hands of those who turn science into a profit for their own interests. As a matter of fact, not understanding psychology correctly "Are you reading my mind now?" It may also cause you to become the target of the question. “I am also interested in psychology.”, “We also understand psychology, I love personal development books.” Such sentences will be some of the things that those who will specialize in this field will often hear. So, is psychology really a field that anyone who is interested in can specialize in by reading a few books? I can imagine that you answered “no” to this question. Still, it can be equally dangerous to popularize psychology too much and push it away from science, leaving it only in the hands of scientists and making it elitist. Because science will only be useful as long as it reaches people and continues to develop like a living organism in life.
The science of psychology was shaped centuries ago by the answers given by philosophers to the questions they asked to understand human, and then it was born as a science on the basis of physiological studies. Psychology continues to keep our curiosity alive today, with hundreds of theories and millions of concepts written about it.
You may have been struggling with your relationship with food for a short time—or for many
years.
Perhaps you often go hungry, or perhaps you frequently overeat. Maybe you make yourself
vomit.
Maybe you lost dozens of kilos and gained them back. Maybe you’re tired of being thin.
Maybe you’ve always had “five more kilos” to lose.
Maybe you even underwent a procedure in hopes of reaching the body you long for.
Maybe you sought help from a nutritionist, a therapist, or a physician.
Maybe you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and feeling helpless and alone.
I wrote this book for those who want to heal.
For those at the beginning of adolescence, in young adulthood, or later in life—anyone who
wants to make peace with their relationship with food.
I can imagine how difficult this has been for you.
I wrote this as someone who once struggled deeply with food and her body,
as a young girl who found it incredibly hard,
as a woman who grew up understanding just how much this issue can complicate life,
and as a psychologist who wants to offer hope by sharing what she knows.
I want to speak directly to that part of you whispering that nothing will ever change,
that your relationship with food will never get better,
that you are a failure or not enough:
The very fact that you picked up this book and are reading it is proof that there is a part of you
that wants to heal.
There is a part of you that cares about yourself, that wants you to be well, and that still has
hope.
Yes—still.
Don’t forget that part of you.
years.
Perhaps you often go hungry, or perhaps you frequently overeat. Maybe you make yourself
vomit.
Maybe you lost dozens of kilos and gained them back. Maybe you’re tired of being thin.
Maybe you’ve always had “five more kilos” to lose.
Maybe you even underwent a procedure in hopes of reaching the body you long for.
Maybe you sought help from a nutritionist, a therapist, or a physician.
Maybe you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and feeling helpless and alone.
I wrote this book for those who want to heal.
For those at the beginning of adolescence, in young adulthood, or later in life—anyone who
wants to make peace with their relationship with food.
I can imagine how difficult this has been for you.
I wrote this as someone who once struggled deeply with food and her body,
as a young girl who found it incredibly hard,
as a woman who grew up understanding just how much this issue can complicate life,
and as a psychologist who wants to offer hope by sharing what she knows.
I want to speak directly to that part of you whispering that nothing will ever change,
that your relationship with food will never get better,
that you are a failure or not enough:
The very fact that you picked up this book and are reading it is proof that there is a part of you
that wants to heal.
There is a part of you that cares about yourself, that wants you to be well, and that still has
hope.
Yes—still.
Don’t forget that part of you.