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Psychology Spotlight: Imposter Syndrome …when you’re Batman’s sidekick
Season 6 · Episode 16

Psychology Spotlight: Imposter Syndrome …when you’re Batman’s sidekick

Bat Therapy: Mental Health through the Lens of Comics and Film · Dr. Emilia Brown and Keeden Hopkins

October 22, 202427m 10s

Show Notes

Is there anything more intimidating than being a superhero without superpowers? Oh, that’s right, you could ALSO be Batman’s sidekick, constantly comparing yourself to the very best and getting a lot of… “constructive” criticism. Talk about a situation that would leave most anybody feeling like a fraud. We delve into Dick Grayson’s experience as the first Robin and how he overcomes the inevitable imposter syndrome to become a capable superhero in his own right.

To learn more: Imposter Phenomenon & Environmental Effects Affecting Imposter Syndrome