BookPeople Presents: Kati Morton - Why Do I Keep Doing This?

Please welcome Kati Morton to celebrate Why Do I Keep Doing This!

This event is free and open to the public.

• Start time: 7:00 P.M.
• Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line.
• Location: The second floor of BookPeople.

The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event.

• To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople.
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About the book:

Leading mental health advocate and licensed marriage and family therapist, Kati Morton, explores our common struggle and contradiction with control in ourselves and relationships, giving readers the ability to not only ask themselves why do I keep doing this, but have the insight to find a real answer.

Many of us were told to stuff our feelings down when we were younger. We were taught that that our emotional reactions and responses should be controlled so we didn’t embarrass or upset our parents and those around us. However, if that control oozes over into our relationships it’s considered a bad thing. Controlling our friends or romantic partners is seen as toxic. Control is a precarious thing. Some sides of control are meant to keep us safe, while others harm connections. So, what are we supposed to do?

In Why Do I Keep Doing This? licensed family and marriage therapist , Kati Morton, explores this common struggle and contradiction with control. Kati shows how our upbringing and anxiety are often connected to our struggle to take up space. We can feel like we are too much by just existing in the same place as someone else, or that we are less deserving of their time and care. This struggle with asserting ourselves, or taking what we require can harm our development. We sometimes think the only way to feel okay and get what we need is to please everyone else first. Why Do I Keep Doing This? is a vital tool in helping us understand why control can be so attractive, but if left unmonitored can become detrimental to our lives. We all go through tough times and face uncertain futures, and we do what we can to cope, but as we get older and in an attempt to get wiser, we have to notice what behaviors are holding us back and change them.

Why Do I Keep Doing This? will shed light on shared struggles as readers follow Kati through some key points of growth in her own life while incorporating what she has learned as a therapist and content creator who knows how to create lasting healthy change. This book gives readers the ability to not only ask themselves why do I keep doing this? but also have the insight to find a real answer.

About the author:

Kati Morton, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, best-selling author, and globally recognized mental health advocate. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, Kati has dedicated her career to making mental health education accessible to all.
Through her vibrant online community—anchored by her YouTube channel with over 1.4 million subscribers and more than 150 million views—Kati has become a trusted voice in transforming complex psychological concepts into practical tools for everyday life. Her reach extends beyond digital platforms with appearances on The TODAY Show, Dr. Phil, Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy, E! News, CBS The Doctors, The Dr. Drew Show, and many more.

Kati is the author of two best-selling books, Are u ok?: A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health and Traumatized: Identify, Understand and Cope with PTSD and Emotional Stress. Her third book, Why Do I Keep Doing This?, will be released this December, and continues her mission to help readers break free from self-sabotaging patterns and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Through her books, media appearances, and daily engagement with millions worldwide, Kati remains dedicated to breaking down stigma, expanding access to mental health resources, and empowering individuals to prioritize their emotional well-being.

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