Session 11 | Katie | In Therapy with Alex Howard

This week on In Therapy, we learn that Katie is struggling with a difficult decision and feels that she isn’t allowed to be seen or heard in her emotions by those around her. During the session, I explain that yearning for emotional validity from others ultimately isn’t sustainable, and to be truly happy, we need to be able to be there for ourselves. Once we surrender to our emotions and truly connect with our authentic selves, we can make decisions from a loving and supportive place. 0:00 Welcome to In Therapy 0:48 Reviewing Katie's journey 1:54 Acknowledging stable patterns 2:50 Challenges in family dynamics 6:25 Addressing the inner child and blocks 11:26 Acting out vs truly feeling 13:28 Why don't people like me? 15:00 Surrender into the authentic self 18:40 Choices from joy 21:22 Held hostage, finding freedom 23:00 Surrender and tenderness 25:50 Alex's Top Tip: Go Gently 27:35 Alex's New Book: Decode Your Fatigue Alex Howard is a London-based Therapeutic Coach dedicated to helping break the stigma around mental health and helping people make real, positive changes in their lives. Alex is also the creator of Therapeutic Coaching and founder of The Optimum Health Clinic and Conscious Life. Subscribe and click the 🔔 to make sure you never miss a video! Follow Alex for more: Website: www.alexhoward.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexhowardtherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/alexhowardtv/ Content is produced, directed and edited by Oliver Halls (Instagram: @oliver.halls) and Rachel Forbes (Instagram: @rae_forbes).