In our high-pressure society, it's easy to hold ourselves (and others) to impossibly high standards. And when we fail to meet those standards -- as we inevitably do -- we may become overly critical of ourselves, or lash out toward others. While perfectionism is often associated with positive traits, such as conscientiousness, ambition, and pride in good work, dysfunctional perfectionism is destructive and can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, and a number of mental health concerns, like depression, procrastination, and self-harm.
With The Perfectionism Workbook for Teens, you'll gain a clear understanding of what perfectionism is and learn to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism so you'll be better able to manage your own and others' expectations. Using powerful tools drawn from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies, you'll learn to identify your perfectionist thoughts and discover new ways of responding to your critical inner voice. Most importantly, it will help you develop non-perfectionist skills and habits, leading to reduced fear, anxiety, and shame, and increased self-compassion and confidence in getting things done and handling daily pressures.
Recommended Age | 13 and up |
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Author | Ann Marie Dobosz MA MFT |
ISBN | 1626254540 |
Publication Date | Oct 1, 2016 |
Publisher | Instant Help |
Series Name | Instant Help Solutions |
Language | English |