142. How Intergenerational Trauma Impacts Teens with Duygu Balan

In this episode, I sit down with Duygu Balan, a psychotherapist and author specializing in intergenerational trauma, attachment wounding, and working with young people.
Duygu offers invaluable insights into the unique challenges faced by today's teens, including rising anxiety levels, the impact of social media, and the complexities of navigating family dynamics.
We explore the concept of intergenerational trauma and how it can manifest in our relationships, as well as the importance of self-compassion and emotional regulation.
Key takeaways from this episode include:

• Understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma on teen behavior

• Recognizing the signs of attachment wounding and how to address it

• Effective strategies for supporting teens struggling with anxiety and burnout

• The importance of self-care and emotional regulation for parents

• The power of creative expression as a tool for healing and self-discovery

About Duygu Balan
Duygu Balan (www.duygubalan...) , LPCC is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in familial and intergenerational trauma and attachment wounding. Duygu is the first author of Confidently Chill: An Anxiety Workbook for New Adults (smithpublicity...) (smithpublicity...) and Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal (www.amazon.com...) . She is a regular contributor at Psychology Today and has been featured on CNN, The Washington Times, and MSN.
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