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Managing Impostor Phenomenon

“I’m faking it.” “I’m not as capable as my classmates.” “I don’t belong here.”

Do these thoughts play in your head from time to time? It is very common among post-secondary students to sometimes feel like an imposter. Learn more about this phenomenon and how to manage these thoughts and feelings with less distress.

Benefits:

  • Learn about what it can look like to experience imposter phenomenon.
  • Identify how feeling like an imposter can affect our behaviour and relationships.
  • Understand the factors that can lead people to feeling like an imposter.
  • Gain skills to better manage beliefs and feelings related to imposter phenomenon.