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The "Anxious-Avoidant" Therapy Trap: Why You’re Scared to Rely on Your Therapist
In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed therapist Kati Morton, LMFT, dives into the complex intersection of social media and mental health. We explore how to protect yourself from "rage-bait" and identity-driven outrage while still using platforms productively. Kati also breaks down the vital differences between flashbacks and hallucinations, the ethics of acting out trauma in therapy, and how to navigate anxious-avoidant attachment dynamics with your own therapist. Plus, a deep dive into recovery tools and Kati’s personal strategy for overcoming a "funk" using a unique gratitude practice.
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Chapters:
00:00 Protecting Your Mental Health Online
01:30 How to Curate Your Feed & Avoid "Rage-Bait"
03:55 Awareness, Resilience, and Critical Thinking Skills
08:48 Identifying "Emotion Mind" vs. "Wise Mind"
10:33 Acting Out Trauma in Therapy: Safety & Perspective
14:40 Flashbacks vs. Hallucinations: What’s Actually Happening?
18:19 Can Trauma Cause Psychosis?
20:11 Spirituality vs. Religion in Healing
24:55 The Truth About Forgiveness & Resentment
30:19 Addressing Shame & Responsibility in Abuse
36:04 Navigating Anxious-Avoidant Attachment in Therapy
41:21 Meal Replacement Drinks in ED Recovery
44:13 Kati’s Personal Practice for Pulling Out of Depression
MY BOOKS
Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ
Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j
Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY
ONLINE THERAPY
While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist. Enjoy 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/kati
PARTNERSHIPS
Nick Freeman | [email protected]
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
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By Kati Morton, LMFT
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In this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed therapist Kati Morton, LMFT, dives into the complex intersection of social media and mental health. We explore how to protect yourself from "rage-bait" and identity-driven outrage while still using platforms productively. Kati also breaks down the vital differences between flashbacks and hallucinations, the ethics of acting out trauma in therapy, and how to navigate anxious-avoidant attachment dynamics with your own therapist. Plus, a deep dive into recovery tools and Kati’s personal strategy for overcoming a "funk" using a unique gratitude practice.
Shopping with our sponsors helps support Ask Kati Anything. Please check out this week's special offers:
• Hungryroot - Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/KATI and use code KATI at checkout to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.
• Hero Bread - Get 10% off your order at https://www.hero.co and use code KATI at checkout
Chapters:
00:00 Protecting Your Mental Health Online
01:30 How to Curate Your Feed & Avoid "Rage-Bait"
03:55 Awareness, Resilience, and Critical Thinking Skills
08:48 Identifying "Emotion Mind" vs. "Wise Mind"
10:33 Acting Out Trauma in Therapy: Safety & Perspective
14:40 Flashbacks vs. Hallucinations: What’s Actually Happening?
18:19 Can Trauma Cause Psychosis?
20:11 Spirituality vs. Religion in Healing
24:55 The Truth About Forgiveness & Resentment
30:19 Addressing Shame & Responsibility in Abuse
36:04 Navigating Anxious-Avoidant Attachment in Therapy
41:21 Meal Replacement Drinks in ED Recovery
44:13 Kati’s Personal Practice for Pulling Out of Depression
MY BOOKS
Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ
Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j
Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY
ONLINE THERAPY
While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist. Enjoy 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/kati
PARTNERSHIPS
Nick Freeman | [email protected]
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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