From a young age musicians are training to be performers with regular feedback from those closest to them. This can be internalised and can lead to low self-esteem and self-doubting behaviour.
In this session, counsellor and psychotherapist Laura Duester looks at the signs of low self-esteem, imposter syndrome and perfectionism with a focus on how to challenge these thoughts and behaviours, covering the following topics:
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Self-doubting behaviours and thoughts
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Signs of low self-esteem
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Low self-esteem and performers
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Imposter syndrome, perfectionism
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What healthy self-esteem looks like
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Techniques to challenge self-doubting thoughts, behaviours, imposter syndrome and perfectionism
Laura is a qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist. She works with people experiencing a range of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety and stress. She runs LD Therapy (www.ldtherapy.co.uk), offering one-to-one sessions online and in Oxfordshire, and has also worked for organisations including helplines, universities, businesses and schools. As a trained dancer and dance teacher with 15 years’ experience in the creative sector, Laura specialises in working with performers.