Family Relationships and Emotional Balance During the University Years Discussed

An event titled "The Transformation of Family Relationships During the University Years: Achieving Independence and Emotional Balance" was held at the Mersin University Vocational School of Health Services. The program featured Duygu Türker, Founding Director of the Elava Private Family Counseling Center, as the guest speaker, and was attended by first-year students from the Elderly Care Program, along with the Head of the Department, Lecturer Dr. Yasemin Salkın.

The event focused on the shifts in family dynamics that accompany university life, the process of gaining independence, and the maintenance of emotional balance. Students participated actively, sharing their own experiences and reflections regarding the evolution of their relationships with their families.

In her presentation, the concept of gaining independence was framed as a process of establishing personal space, assuming responsibility, and developing the ability to make one’s own decisions—all while maintaining a connection with one’s family. Duygu Türker emphasized that recognizing and naming one’s anxieties can help an individual better understand their own needs and communicate them more openly to those around them. The discussion also covered how to express needs within the family and how to establish healthy boundaries. 

The event, which fostered an engaging and interactive atmosphere, concluded with the presentation of a certificate of appreciation to Duygu Türker by Prof. Dr. Gülay Altun Uğraş, Director of the Vocational School of Health Services. The program ended with a group photograph.