Superman Complex: Increasing Authenticity and Emotional Intelligence in Therapy

In this course, Dr. Jason Branch (LPC, ACS, NCC) shows how the felt need by therapists to save everyone, along with a good dose of perfectionism, leads to development of The Superman Complex, which in turn leads to burnout, compassion fatigue, and lack of authenticity in therapist-client relationships. Dr. Branch discusses how increasing emotional intelligence and engaging in daily self-care activities to enhance emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental health can “kill off” the Superman Complex, resulting in greater life satisfaction, increased authenticity, and better client outcomes.