Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 96:

On being a Sikh, Imposter Syndrome, and therapeutic relationships with Dr Gurpreet Kaur

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

We are almost midway through application season – I hope this is going okay for you.

In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, we welcome Dr Gurpreet Kaur, a Sikh clinical psychologist and an EMDR practitioner. Join us as we take a delve into discussions around imposter syndrome, reflect on spirituality and learn more about Sikhi. Gurpreet also talks about the importance of connection and therapeutic relationships and the experience of working with South Asian communities. Plus, Dr Kaur gives us a top tip to reduce burnout – helpful to all, and discusses resilience. Join us as we learn, grow and reflect on our personal experiences and our work.

We hope you find it so useful.

I’d love any feedback you might have, and I’d love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins!

The Highlights:

(00:00): Summary
(01:08): A reminder on support for DclinPsy application season
(02:16): Introducing Dr Gurpreet Kaur
(03:40): The importance in fact-checking psychology related content in the media
(06:26): Gurpreet’s road to Clinical Psychology to EMDR
(09:06): trauma in minority backgrounds
(10:09): What exactly is Imposter Syndrome?
(13:21): Sowing seeds of change in schooling and working life to support wellbeing
(15:20): The power to change the view of people
(17:43): Give yourself the permission to learn from yourself, others and everything
(19:18): On being a Sikh and pursuing psychology – lessons and reflections
(21:17): Why are cultural diversity and therapeutic relationships important?
(23:55): The need for “Sangat” and spirituality in Sikh communities
(26:28): Ultimately, spiritualty is unique to an individual
(27:47): Generational mismatch, disconnection, and Veechar
(30:29): Marianne’s little tip in making connection
(32:56): Making sense of experiences & the hard transition to get therapy
(35:19): building resilience – learning and growing
(39:06): If you’re hitting a wall, take a step back, reassess and take a different step
(41:40): Connect with your identity, your internal self and your values!
(44:00): Connect with Dr Kaur
(46:27): Support for application season and close

Links:

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