Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as an EMDR Therapist (and How EMDR Intensives Can Help) [Episode 30]

Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway!Welcome to episode 30 of the Future Template Parent Podcast! This week’s episode will touch on a common experience of every business owner and therapist - imposter syndrome. I will discuss imposter syndrome as an EMDR therapist, the negative impact it can have on therapy work, and how offering intensives can actually help challenge it. I will share my personal experience with imposter syndrome and feeling unworthy as a therapist despite years of training and experience.During this episode, I acknowledge the negative impact of Imposter Syndrome on my work and recognize the importance of self-compassion and owning that we truly do excellent work. I will share  how imposter syndrome can cause potential issues when working with a client, as well as ways to overcome this fear and how CBT techniques have helped me to reframe these thoughts and manage anxieties. This topic will hit home for anyone looking to add intensives to their EMDR therapy practice and anyone who struggles with introducing something new into their practice. Topics covered:Imposter syndrome in therapy work.Negative Impact of imposter syndrome on therapy workOvercoming imposter syndrome through intensive therapy sessionsManaging imposter syndrome through self-compassion and reframingUsing CBT techniques to reframe negative thoughts and manage anxiety related to new approachesRunning intensive therapy sessions and overcoming imposter syndrome.Connect with Carolyn:Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com Instagram: @futuretemplateparentRelated episodes:Episode 23: EMDR training and democratizing knowledgeEp 18 Transforming EMDR Intensives With The Client WorkbookQuote:“So some of the things I say to myself when that part of me gets activated is you can learn new things. You have learned new things many, many times. You have felt this way before and made it through. You are experienced.”  -  Carolyn.