Identifying and Treating Imposter Syndrome
Presented by
Stevon Lewis, LMFT
Friday, Feb. 7th, 2025
10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Zoom, 2.0 CEs
Course Description
This presentation will focus on helping clinicians identify Impostor Syndrome and effective ways to address the rigidly held beliefs sufferers hold about themselves that prevent them from connecting to the parts of themselves responsible for their success. Stevon's approach to treating Impostor Syndrome is simple and based on two core beliefs: (1) we cannot change others, but we can change ourselves, and (2) our past shapes us, but does not define us. He primarily uses two approaches to treatment; Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy. REBT teaches what we think impacts how we feel, and how we feel impacts what we do. That is, our thoughts impact our emotions, and our emotions influence our behavior. Using Psychodynamic Therapy he helps clients focus on their pasts, specifically childhood, to see what was learned about the self and client's world, and then has clients analyze whether or not those lessons are accurate, appropriate, or useful today.
Educational Goals
1. Attendees will learn what Imposter Syndrome is, and what it is not.
2. Attendees will understand how to help clients see their own Imposterism.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
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Identify Imposter Syndrome from other diagnoses.
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Describe commonalities that are often present in the histories of individuals who struggle with Imposter Syndrome.
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Identify 2 tools to assist with a reduction in Impostorism
About Our Speaker
Stevon Lewis, LMFT
Stevon Lewis, LMFT is a speaker, author, psychotherapist, and the host of the podcast, "How to Talk to High Achievers About Anything," produced by LWC Studios. Stevon is a trusted expert in his field where he focuses on empowering high achievers to overcome Impostor Syndrome by helping them shift their thinking so that they can develop a deeper connection with their achievements.
He is the author of the journal, "Silencing Your Inner Bully: An Acknowledgment Journal for Impostor Syndrome." This journal serves as a tool for individuals seeking to confront and conquer their impostorism by guiding them through exercises that lead to an acknowledgment of their skills and abilities. The goal being to help people accept that they are a work in progress and are doing amazing things nonetheless.
As a speaker Stevon has been featured on television and media platforms, such as the Oprah Winfrey Network, KevOnStage Studios, and the Boston Globe. He’s facilitated workshops on Impostor Syndrome and related topics for a variety of organizations, such as Tory Burch, Scotch Porter, The Creative Collective NYC, Deluxe Media Entertainment, Augusta University, CSU Long Beach, Pepperdine University, Chan-Zuckerberg Institute, Power Digital Marketing, BLK Dating App (a subsidiary of Match.com), and A New Direction, a London-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting and nurturing individuals from underrepresented communities within the creative and digital industries.
Stevon earned a BA Psychology and Afro-Ethnic Studies from California State University, Fullerton and an MS degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach.
In 2007 he worked as a therapist at a community mental health agency, working with the families of adolescents involved with the juvenile justice system. Through 2019 he served as the Director of Counseling Services at Woodbury University, a small private university in Burbank, CA. He is a Past President of the Long Beach-South Bay CAMFT chapter. He can be reached online at https://www.stevonlewis.com/.
Location
Zoom Meeting. Requires pre-registration with Zoom using the instructions provided in your RECAMFT confirmation email in order to get your personal Zoom Join Link.
Registration
RSVP here. Please note that once you have RSVP'd for this event, you will receive a link to register for the Zoom Meeting. You must complete this second Zoom-registration step to gain access to the event link.
Pricing
1) Registration for All RECAMFT Members - no charge
2) Reciprocal registration for members of Marin CAMFT (CODE REQUIRED) - no charge
3) Other CAMFT Members - Licensed - $30.00
4) Other CAMFT Members - Pre-Licensed - $14.00
5) Non-CAMFT Members (general public) - $36.00
Training Schedule and Attendance Requirements
Please note, this is a 2.0-CE training, comprised of two hours of training plus time for RECAMFT announcements and a break during the meeting. You must be logged on at the beginning of the training, be present during the event (including responding to attendance checks by coming on camera, verbally replying, and/or replying in the chat), and stay logged on for the full duration, to end at 12:15 pm, in order to earn the CEs. If your camera is off the entire time, and RECAMFT cannot verify you were physically present at your computer throughout the training, then RECAMFT cannot issue a CE certificate, as we would not be able to show that the BBS requirements for your participation were met.
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Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT (Provider #57173) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. Redwood Empire Chapter CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
- Disability Accommodation: To request an accommodation for a disability, please email therapy@recamft.org.
- Refunds: Refunds may be requested up to 7 days before the event by contacting therapy@recamft.org. No refunds are given beginning 7 days prior to the event. If a registrant cannot attend the event due to a mandatory evacuation or Public Safety Power Shut-off the day of the event, they can request and receive a refund with verification of address.
- CE Certificate: You must be physically present at your computer and watching and/or listening to the training while logged onto the zoom meeting for the entire presentation, and complete a post test and an evaluation to receive your CE credit certificate. Within a week after the conclusion of this educational event, once RECAMFT has processed attendance, an email with a link to the test and evaluation form will be sent to all participants whose physical presence during the online meeting is verified. Once you complete and submit your evaluation, you will have immediate access and be able to print or save your CE Certificate. This course meets the qualifications for 2.0 hrs of continuing education (CE) credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
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