Light Up The Couch Imposter Syndrome, Therapy, and Effectiveness: Do We Still Need Theory Anymore?, Ep. 133 (Not eligible for CE credit)
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Jul 22, 2021 Dr. Diane Gehart and Elizabeth Irias discuss sorting through therapy theories, imposter syndrome, and developing a clinical identity. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness, the challenges of therapist imposter syndrome, and integrating medical aspects into therapy for holistic approaches and client-focused interventions.
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Too Many Theories Create Paradoxical Doubt
- Training exposes new clinicians to 25+ theories which creates overload.
- That abundance paradoxically increases imposter feelings despite better training.
Modeling Mistakes To Reduce Imposter Fear
- Diane models exam mistakes in her 'Laugh Your Way to Licensure' class to normalize uncertainty.
- Watching an expert err reduces students' imposter feelings and builds confidence.
Relationship And Therapist Health Drive Outcomes
- The therapeutic relationship is the strongest predictor of outcome, above orientation.
- Therapists' untreated depression or anxiety can reduce effectiveness by about 40%.