Roots of Self-Sabotage

Self-sabotage occurs when someone gets in the way of his or her own success or well-being. Often, people have the ability to change, but do not apply the necessary thought patterns, behaviors, and communication skills that lead to growth. Why not?

Understanding self-sabotage gives clients and therapists the perspective and tools to navigate the complex dynamics of personal development in the midst of conflicted inner desires. Most often, people consciously crave change, but unconsciously resist the very process of change. To create shifts, we need to examine the underlying motivation to maintain the status-quo and engage in self-sabotage.

This web conference offers a clear model that explains the ubiquitous nature of self-sabotage and why people do not apply the tools available to change their lives for the better.

During the presentation, we will examine three psychological attachments that drive self-sabotaging feelings and actions:

1. Feeling controlled: A control attachment leaves people feeling either that their lives are out of control, in which case they may feel anxious and helpless, or that others attempt to control them, and they may feel oppressed and rebellious.
2. Feeling deprived: A deprivation attachment results in feeling one’s life is unfulfilled, and he or she may feel empty, unloved, and emotionally numb. The person may attempt to fill the emptiness with addictive substances and relationships that only sustain the attachment and fail to fill the void. The deprivation attachment avoids meeting real needs.
3. Feeling rejected: A rejection attachment leads to feeling disregarded, dismissed, and hurt. People may anticipate the criticism of others and seek approval in ways that frequently lead to feeling further rejection, as is the case when a person continually seeks approval from a critical parent or another person who will never provide the desired approval. In addition, rejection attachment often includes a harsh inner critic that continually demands perfection.

This web conference is intermediate instructional level and designed to help clinicians:

1. Apply a useful working definition of self-sabotage;
2. Describe the underlying motivation behind self-sabotage;
3. Discover three psychological attachments that sustain self-sabotage;
4. Demonstrate a three-step process for ending self-sabotage.

If you have any questions or concerns about this web conference, or would like more information, please contact us here.

Event Reviews from Members

"Really interesting topic - will definitely look at the presenter's materials to learn more." - Lauren Aycock Anderson, MS, LGMFT, NCC

"Great presentation! Eager to learn more!" - Daniela Perone, PhD

Continuing Education (CE) Information

Two CE credits will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety.

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Registration Information

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