E8: Using Narrative Therapy to Reframe ‘Imposter Syndrome’

Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner is a professor at Antioch University New England, licensed counselor and keynote speaker who is committed to equity and justice in mental health. 
We’re diving deeper into narrative therapy, and how it can be the key to disengaging from toxic narratives to rewrite our own empowering story as changemakers. 
“I think imposter syndrome is an extension of white supremacy and patriarchy. That's why we have to do the work to dismantle it within ourselves before we can dismantle it within the system.” -  Dr. Devona Stalnaker-Shofner

We discussed:
[07:10] How to nurture future social change agents
[09:12] The five W’s that will help you become changemaker
[11:00] Mental health and activism
[13:54] Being in charge versus leading the charge
[18:45] Using narrative therapy to reframe Imposter Syndrome
[22:22] How white supremacy and patriarchy feed Imposter Syndrome
[24:40] A narrative therapy practice to dismantle Imposter Syndrome
[29:45] Devona’s vision of equity and justice around access to mental health services

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Connect with Dr. Devona: 
Antioch University: Devona Stalnaker-Shofner
Psychology Today: psychologytoday.com
Email: [email protected]

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