How to Set Good Boundaries For Your Health with Psychotherapist Dana Skaggs

Do you say “yes” too often or give into what others want even though it’s not really what you want?  Are you a people pleaser?   If you answered “yes” to these questions or know someone like this, please check out this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with psychotherapist Dana Skaggs. Dana has been practicing psychotherapy for over 14 years and stresses the importance of setting boundaries for mental health.   Dana shared with us a common theme in her patients: they have a lack of boundaries when it comes to their relationships and interactions with others. Dana gave examples of what this looks like, especially in people who tend to please others without consideration of themselves.   We discussed why people pleasing is detrimental to both people involved. Dana touched on the fear that prevents people from stating their true desire because they are afraid of making someone else upset.   We went through some solutions on how to improve our boundaries and why that can help our mental health. Dana walked us through a process and encouraged us to question our fears.   Dana has been a board member for the Intermountain Psychological Association for 4 years.  She is a frequent guest on WJHL Daytime Tri-Cities discussing how to navigate the emotional terrain of everyday life.  She also contributed to the article “Second Opinions:  How You Can Leverage Mindset to Change Behaviour” in the Journal “A Plus” from the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.   Please join us to learn how to set boundaries for your personal and professional life to improve your mental health.   Please feel free to reach out to Dana at https://danaskaggs.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com