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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Navigating Fear of Change and Sabotage in Therapy and Personal Growth
Some individuals are afraid to seek therapy because they fear that healing may lead to losing important aspects of themselves such as ambition or success. The fear revolves around the idea of change and the discomfort of embracing something different. In therapy, individuals may have to confront their true selves and let go of defense mechanisms or unhealthy behaviors, leading to resistance and difficulty. The notion that change can trigger sabotage from those around us is highlighted, as sometimes people close to us resist our growth to maintain familiar relationship dynamics. This phenomenon can manifest in actions like offering alcohol to someone working on addiction recovery to subconsciously hinder their progress.
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