About this episode

Clinical Psychologist Mary Miller discusses a framework for managing the emotional impact of mistakes in high-stakes roles.

In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Mary Miller introduces a practical framework for navigating the emotional toll of high-stakes roles. Using the example of GPs managing a mistake or complaint, she explores how self-criticism and overwork can make things harder, and offers practical tools that can be put into practice straight away.

People in this episode

Guest: Mary Miller

Topics covered

• mental health
• clinical psychology
• self-criticism
• high-stakes roles
• practical tools

Keywords

• mistakes
• complaints
• GPs
• self-criticism
• overwork
• emotional toll
• practical tools

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Organizations: Goodfellow Unit, University of Auckland

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