The aviation field can be a thrilling and exciting experience, whether as a career or even a hobby. Despite the thrill and excitement of being in the air, over time, pilots may develop negative thoughts and feelings which could manifest as anxiety, panic, stress, and fear. This could result in a barrier to performing confidently while under mental duress which could lead to a dangerous situation. For pilots this barrier could occur anytime, especially during pre-flight checklists, take offs, landings, or in-flight emergencies. It’s important to recognize your own negative thoughts, feelings, and concerns early in order to better understand how they may affect your performance. Given the inherent risks of aviation these concerns can grow over time or develop from a traumatic experience. Learning how to process these thoughts and feelings is imperative in order to boost your confidence as a pilot and create a more enjoyable flight time not only for yourself but your passengers.
If you feel that you may be experiencing barriers to your occupation or have had a traumatic experience, Labyrinth Psychological Services offers services both in person and through telehealth which can help you process these thoughts in order to overcome professional or personal barriers. If you are interested in individualized therapy, please call (508) 797-7110 to schedule an appointment.
Misha Johnson
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