Make Space for Yourself: Psychological Empowerment Training Series for Young People

🌿 Make Space for Yourself
Sometimes we struggle to express ourselves, and sometimes we are not even sure exactly what we are feeling. Stress can leave us exhausted, and after difficult experiences, we may not always know how to regain our balance and move forward.

Make Space for Yourself is a four-week training series for young people who want to understand themselves better, make sense of their emotions, strengthen their communication skills, and develop healthier ways of coping with challenging situations.

Throughout the series, you will have space to explore yourself, gain practical skills for everyday life, and learn alongside other young people who may be navigating similar experiences.

Understand yourself. Express yourself. Support yourself when things get difficult. Find a way to move forward again.

📅 Program Details

  • Dates: August 28, September 4, September 11, and September 18, 2026
  • Time: 20:00 - 21:30
  • Location: Yücel Arts Center, Sultanahmet
  • Duration: Four weeks
  • Participant Profile: Young people aged 16 - 29

✨ What Will You Gain from This Series?

  • Get to know yourself better and express yourself more clearly
  • Recognize and understand your emotions
  • Develop healthier communication skills
  • Recognize and communicate your personal boundaries
  • Strengthen your ability to cope with stress
  • Discover your strengths and sources of support
  • Build greater psychological resilience in challenging situations

👥 Who Can Apply?

  • Young people between the ages of 16 and 29
  • Those who want to understand themselves better
  • Anyone who wants to better understand and express their emotions
  • Those who want to improve their communication and boundary-setting skills
  • Anyone looking for new ways to cope with stress and strengthen psychological resilience
  • Young people who would like to learn together with others going through similar experiences

🗓️ Program Schedule

🗣️ Week 1 | Can You Hear Me? - Communication & Feeling Understood - August 28
Why is it sometimes so difficult to explain ourselves? Why can the same sentence mean different things to different people? This week, we will focus on active listening, self-expression, setting boundaries, using “I” statements, and understanding misunderstandings.

🧠 Week 2 | Understanding Myself - Self-Awareness & Emotions - September 4
Starting with the question, “What exactly am I feeling right now, and why?”, we will explore how to recognize emotions, understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and identify situations that trigger us. We will also look at how we speak to ourselves.

🌊 Week 3 | Me During Difficult Times - Stress & Emotion Regulation - September 11
We will explore our sources of stress, the difference between what we can and cannot control, and ways of coping with intense emotions. We will also try practical techniques that can be used in everyday life.

💪 Week 4 | Moving Forward Again - Psychological Resilience - September 18
We will reflect on our relationship with mistakes and failure, our strengths, sources of support, and future goals. We will complete the series by creating our own “Strength Map.”

💫 Why Should You Join?

  • Take a closer look at yourself and your emotions
  • Learn to express yourself more openly and healthily
  • Become more aware of your boundaries in relationships
  • Gain practical tools you can use during stressful and challenging periods
  • Discover your personal strengths and sources of support
  • Strengthen your ability to recover and move forward after difficulties

✨ Notes

  • The program consists of four weekly training sessions.
  • Regular attendance at all sessions is recommended to experience the full process.
  • Participants are encouraged to take part in discussions and exercises at a level that feels comfortable for them.
  • The program is designed for young people aged 16 - 29.

How about making a little space for yourself? 🌿
We invite you to join this four-week journey to understand yourself, express yourself, and learn how to support yourself when things get difficult.
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