The Idea of the Week
What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is the experience of feeling like a fraud or a fake compounded with an overwhelming feeling exposed as a fraud. This 7-minute read from Verywellmind shares the types of imposter syndrome, its characteristics, the potential causes, and 9 ways to cope with it. First, start by asking yourself:
- What core beliefs do I hold about myself?
- Do I believe I am worthy of love as I am?
- Must I be perfect for others to approve of me?
Please note that imposter syndrome is not a diagnosable mental illness. Also, imposter syndrome may be experienced in the workplace, school, and in personal relationships.
Practice of the Week
How do we overcome imposter syndrome? NPR shares 5 Steps to Shake the Feeling that You’re an Imposter (a 3-minute read or a 21-minute listen):
- Identify the feeling/experience. Identifying our feelings around an experience can be difficult. Dr. K from Healthy Gamer on YouTube interviewed Yuna (11-minute video) about experiencing imposter syndrome, which may help identify the thoughts and feelings surrounding the experience of imposter syndrome.
- Take stock of your abilities. Make a list with 3 columns: things you’re not so good at, things you’re okay at, and things you’re very good at. Write everything you can think of.
- Acknowledge the roles of racism and oppression. “In predominantly white spaces, people of color can battle to feel a sense of belonging, and this challenge is only exacerbated by racism.”
- Ask for help. Find and build your support system. Learn that asking for help does not make you weak.
- Take a break when the pressure is high. Take care of yourself, your well-being, your mind, and your body. Make a list of items and activities that connect you back to yourself, ground you, or reenergize you. Then, employ those techniques when you need them.
Imposter syndrome manifests thoughts that can feed a fixed mindset. Cultivating a growth mindset can give us the space to acknowledge our feelings as well as acknowledge that we can still grow. This 11-minute TED Talk shares what a fixed mindset vs. a growth mindset is and how we can instill a growth mindset.
In what ways will you be gentle with yourself this week? Let us know on our Instagram or Facebook page!
News of the Week
Morning Meditation
Thursdays 9:30-10:30am
in-person or online
$50 for 10 sessions
We are offering another guided meditation! Perfect for beginners! Start your morning by feeling self-centered, present, and calm!
ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!
Unlocking Your Mind: A Journey to Self Discovery
Ketamine-Assisted Experiential Psychotherapy Retreat
One Ketamine Journey—lots of deep dives into experiential therapy incorporating meditation, writing, art making, yoga, and other body-centered modalities. Step away from the stressors of daily life and fully immerse yourself in the therapeutic process. We will use Ketamine and experiential therapy to break through the stuck places to find more freedom, pace, and motivation!
Preparation Zoom Session, Thursday, March 30, from 6-9pm,
In-person Thursday, April 6 from 6-9pm,
In-person Friday, April 7 from 10-6pm,
In-person Saturday, April 8 from 9-5 pm.
Zoom Integration Session – Thursday, April 13 from 6-8pm Integration session.
More details coming ASAP!
Email [email protected] to express interest.
Only 2 slots are available.
Want to learn more about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy? Check out the blog!
Family Constellations and Sharing of Ancestral Knowledge Workshops with Tati
Join Tati on her first US visit from her home in Ecuador, where she owns a healing and psychotherapy practice working with sacred plant medicine, ancestral healing, and art therapy.
Family Constellations is a type of therapeutic approach that focuses on exploring the dynamics within a person’s family system, including their relationships with parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members, even ancestors. This approach can be used to address a variety of issues, such as relationship difficulties, emotional blocks, and unresolved traumas.
This workshop involves a group of participants who come together to explore their own family dynamics through a series of exercises and discussions led by our facilitator, Tatian Davila, a psychotherapist, healer, and seeker of ancestral knowledge. Tati will offer 2 workshops as well as individual healings. The workshops will be held at Breathing Space Studio in Erieville, NY.
The Family Constellations Workshop will be held on April 22, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm.
The Sharing of Ancestral Knowledge Workshop will be held on April 23, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Both workshops will be held at Breathing Space Studio
3455 Erieville Road
Erieville, NY 13061
Individual Healing Sessions will be held in Fayetteville, NY from April 24th through 28th.
Click here to learn more and register!
Yoga Nidra and Vinyasa Yoga Classes
Yoga Nidra starts Wednesday, February 22nd from 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm.
Vinyasa yoga starts Wednesday, February 22nd from 6 pm to 7pm.
These sessions are offered in person at Breathing Space Psychotherapy in Erieville.
Private yoga sessions are now available! These yoga sessions are offered in person in Erieville or virtually.
Check out the pricing plans for yoga sessions by clicking the button below.
We’re hiring!
Are you a NY Licences Mental Health Counselor? Or, do you know anyone who is? Send them our way because we’re hiring!
Would you enjoy working with a collaborative team of enthusiastic clinicians?
Are you curious about new therapy modalities?
Do you want control over your schedule so your life can be balanced?
Are you looking for opportunities to expand your skills by leading groups, facilitating workshops, or supervising interns/Limited Permits?
YES? Then check out our website for more details!
The Thought of the Week
Wishing you a peaceful week!
