EPISODE 165 - After graduate school in clinical psychology, Dana Skaggs worked in community mental health for seven years then served at Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital, Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital (manager of Psychological services), as well as seven school districts. She’s been a board member of Inter-Mountain Psychological Association for four years. After having her third child in 2001, she decided to become a stay-at-home mom and was able to do that for over 6 years. When her youngest went to first grade, she started back to work, conducting disability evaluations. She was grateful for that experience, after having been home for years, but discovered her desire was for private practice, which she has done for over 15 years. Dana has taught several classes on boundaries, which led to the development of her podcast, Phoenix and Flame. In the episode, Dana shares why it’s important to set boundaries, how enabling can backfire, tips for setting healthier boundaries, and more!
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QUESTIONS I ASK DANA IN THE EPISODE:
Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a psychotherapist and to focus on boundaries?)
What are boundaries and why do they matter?
Why do people have trouble setting healthy boundaries?
What are the “3C’s” to keep in mind when setting boundaries?
What are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about setting boundaries?
How can someone know if they need to set healthier boundaries? What are some clear signs?
LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:
Visit Dana's website and connect with her on LinkedIn
Listen to the first four episodes of the Phoenix and Flame Podcast on boundaries: episode 1, episode 2, episode 3, episode 4
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