What Are Boundaries and Why Do They Matter?
Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
Release Date: 02/18/2021
Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
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info_outlineMost people think they have good boundaries. But when pressed, they can’t often explain what their boundaries are — let alone maintain positive ones. Today’s guest, Nancy Kalina Gomez, explains that boundaries aren’t about being defensive or hostile. Healthy boundaries strengthen our ability to honor our needs and wants, showing the world how we expect to be treated.
Gomez also discusses how to communicate those boundaries without offending our loved ones.
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Guest Information for 'What Are Boundaries' Podcast Episode
Nancy Kalina Gomez is a bilingual professional with 25+ years of experience as a clinician. She earned a master's degree in clinical and counseling psychology from Teacher's College, Columbia University. Prior to that, she specialized in clinical psychology with adults/adolescents at The George Washington University where she completed the required academic coursework toward a PsyD.
During her career, Nancy has worked in both programming and direct clinical services. She has treated clients from all over the world for issues surrounding abandonment, anxiety or panic, bipolar disorder, depression (clinical and situational), dual diagnosis, family conflicts, life transitions, personality disorders, and more.
Nancy has created several webinars on various topics for Psych Central and World of Psychology. She currently helps clients through her website, CouchIssues.
About the Inside Mental Health Podcast Host
Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author.
To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com.