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FREE EVENT
Friday, November 6, 2026
Imposter Syndrome - An Overview
DATE: Friday, November 6, 2026
TIME: 12pm-1pm EST
LOCATION: Live Interactive Webinar
CEs: 1
APPROVALS: ACE, APA, NBCC, NYSED (LMSWs, LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, Psychologists), NY-OASAS
INSTRUCTOR: Shawn Rodrigues, LPC
COST: FREE
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Target Audience: Addiction Counselors, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Professionals, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Therapists
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DESCRIPTION:
Imposter Syndrome affects an estimated 70% of high-achieving individuals, including
many mental health clinicians themselves. Even the most skilled therapists sometimes
quietly question their competence despite years of training and professional experience.
Despite significant accomplishments, individuals experiencing Imposter Syndrome
persistently doubt their abilities and fear being exposed as inadequate or fraudulent.
​Participants will learn how to identify Imposter Syndrome in clients, differentiate it from related presentations such as anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism, and apply evidence-based interventions to support lasting change.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
1. Describe the core characteristics and psychological mechanisms associated with
Imposter Syndrome.
2. Identify common cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns associated with
Imposter Syndrome in clinical populations.
3. Differentiate Imposter Syndrome from related presentations including anxiety
disorders, perfectionism, burnout, and low self-esteem. ​
Speaker: Shawn Rodrigues, LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. Having over 500 hours of training in Gestalt Therapy I continue to hone on my skills by consulting and working with seasoned Gestalt therapists around the country and applying this knowledge to my work in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). Having its roots in Gestalt and Person Centered Therapy, EAP is an organic fit for my abilities, talents, and interests. I became certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) in 2006 and currently in the process of completing my Advanced Certification.
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I spend most of my professional time utilizing my equine staff to assist a variety of populations. The horses provide a bridge to self-awareness, mindfulness and healing that can augment, assist, and springboard treatment. Working with the horses promotes empowerment, self-esteem, personal responsibility and experiential learning, healing and growth. I have also attended the Level I training in the Murray Method and utilizes these tools in the arena; specifically focusing on the recognition and reuniting of the fragmented self that is often a result of trauma.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
CSLI is not aware of any conflict(s) of interest in relation to this program.
Moreover, CSLI is not aware of additional commercial support for this program.