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September 12, 2024 50 mins

Ever feel like compromise in your marriage just isn’t cutting it? This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant speaks to psychotherapist Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC to learn more about what makes compromise work.

Specializing in familial and intergenerational trauma, as well as attachment wounding, Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC employs existential, relational, humanistic theories, and utilizes mindfulness and somatic techniques, in her practice. She often draws from her multicultural upbringing and embodies teachings from her background in dance, yoga, and writing. Additionally, Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC regularly contributes to Psychology Today, and has graced the waves and pages of several media outlets and podcasts.

In this episode, Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC shares her opinion on what defines a family, alongside how the structure of family has evolved over the decades. She then reveals common disagreements couples encounter, as well as how compromise fails and flourishes in such situations.

Together, Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHCu and Dina discuss ways for couples to ensure that compromise as a solution remains fair and balanced in their cases, and weigh up communication techniques that might be of assistance during tough times.

So, join us on this episode for an in-depth discussion designed to equip you with the tools to foster healthier, more fulfilling marital relationships.

Visit Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC’s work on the following platforms:  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/duygubalan  Website: https://www.duygubalan.com/  Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/duygu-balan-lpcc 

Connect with Duygu Balan, LPCC, LMHC via the following platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duygubalan/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duygubalan/ 

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