Perfection and Fear: Dr. Karen Cassiday

Sound Mind

English - September 13, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB
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Dr. Karen Cassiday discusses how fear and perfection plays a role in our lives as performing musicians. Karen gives great insight on how perfection can stand in our way. She mentions techniques that can help us be kinder to ourselves in the practice room. Hosted by Ben Manis, they also discuss CBT, joy in our music making, self-worth, and the role of medication.

Karen's talk can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7OaAO4H_Pc
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