Do you doubt your abilities despite your success? Do you think you are not good/smart/creative enough and think you are a fraud? If so, you are not alone.
The impostor phenomenon occurs among high achievers who are challenged to internalize and accept their success. They often attribute their accomplishments to luck or hard work rather than to ability, and fear that others will eventually unmask them as a fraud. Impostorism may be viewed as an occupational hazard of working in a challenging field. Understanding and management of this phenomenon may be another component to career success.
Join us for a discussion with Steven M.Steinke, LICSW. This talk will cover the cognitive mechanisms and social determinants that comprise, and perpetuate feelings of self-doubt. Specific strategies to amend these experiences will be offered and audience participation will be encouraged.
