Make a Mental Note

In this episode of the Make a Mental Note podcast, Meshon Dugan, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses basic elements of successful therapy. Give it a listen and find out why this episode is worthy of a mental note!  Get the show notes on the "Make a Mental Note" page at http://www.chrisquarto.com/ Click here to subscribe to the Make a Mental Note podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/make-a-mental-note/id1035476864?mt=2 Mental Notes: * Anxiety, depression and relationship conflicts are common among people who seek out mental health services * Some people have difficulty maintaining boundaries and setting limits. Underlying feelings of guilt play into the need of some people to say, “Yes” to others who make requests of them when in reality they might not want to say yes. * If people cannot maintain boundaries/set limits with others they become angry and frustrated and this can have a negative impact on relationships (e.g., blow up at people). * Validating client’s feelings