Managing Impostor Syndrome: How Our Upbringing and Parenting Styles Shape Self-Doubt—and How to Break the Cycle

Date:

9 Nov 2026 (Mon)

Time:

10:30am - 12:00nn

Description:

​'Have you ever felt like a fraud, despite your achievements? Do you secretly worry that others will eventually "find out" you are not as competent as they think? If so, you might be experiencing Impostor Syndrome—a psychological phenomenon shared by many high-achievers, particularly in demanding academic environments.

In this seminar, we will demystify Impostor Syndrome and explore its profound connection to our past. We will delve into how our early upbringing, parenting styles, and childhood conditioning inadvertently shaped these deep-rooted habits of self-doubt. More importantly, this session will provide you with evidence-based psychological tools to recognize these triggers in daily life and effectively break the cycle.

Language:

English

Speaker:

Ms Natalie Ng,
Counselling Psychologist

Registration:

Here on or before 4 Nov 2026

Enquiry: 

Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk

Remarks: 

• The workshop will be delivered online via Zoom.
• Successful registrants will receive confirmation email with a link to the online session.
• This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service" category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness.
• To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.