A Cognitive-behavioral Perspective on Clinical Trainee Stress

Author

• Debbie M. Garcia, University of Denver

Date of Award

Spring 6-12-2009

Document Type

Doctoral Research Paper

Degree Name

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Organizational Unit

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

First Advisor

Michael Karson

Second Advisor

Joelle Kruml

Third Advisor

Diane Guerra

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

All Rights Reserved.

Keywords

Clinical psychology, Graduate students, Stress

Abstract

The literature on self-care for clinical psychology graduate students largely overlooks their distinctive stressors. Suggestions often fail to capitalize on particular opportunities, the most salient of which is that trainees can use what they are learning about psychology on themselves. In this paper, I apply a cognitive-behavioral perspective to stressors particularly associated with clinical training, including the imposter phenomenon and perfectionism, using myself as an example. The result is enhanced competence with the theory, reduced stress, and avoidance of stigma.

Copyright Date

6-10-2009

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Rights Holder

Debbie M. Garcia

Recommended Citation

Garcia, Debbie M., "A Cognitive-behavioral Perspective on Clinical Trainee Stress" (2009). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 254.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/254