Posted by ClearSkies on June 8, 2008, at 13:10:45
In reply to T coaching me on defending myself, posted by Poet on June 8, 2008, at 11:42:35
Role playing, rehearsals, strategizing, basic job stress coping techniques! If this is your first assessment at this job then your anxiety is probably through the roof :-( and you're expecting the worst in terms of how well you're actually capable of defending yourself. Try role reversal, where your T is you and you're the supervisor - and see how she handles it. It won't be you, but you might learn some tips there too.
I would - make notes ahead of time, write down any questions that you wanted to ask about the critique, rather than rely on being able to remember them while you're also trying to keep your lid on. All my good rebuttals fly out the window if I'm trying not to cry or keep the steam from pouring out of my ears.
I would also premedicate, if that's something that you would do otherwise for anxious times. If you don't have a prescription, I can highly recommend tincture of passion flower as a remedy for occasional situational anxiety. Slightly sedating but it won't make you stoopid.
CS
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