The CBT workbook for perfectionism : evidence-based skills to help you let go of self-criticism, build self-esteem, and find balance / Sharon Martin ; foreword by Julie de Azevedo Hanks.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martin, Sharon C., 1971- author.

Contributor:

De Azevedo, Julie, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Perfectionism (Personality trait).

Anxiety.

Self-esteem.

Self-actualization (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oakland, California : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2019.

Summary:

This evidence-based workbook offers real strategies based in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help readers overcome perfectionism and create a more balanced perspective. Readers will identify the causes of their perfectionism, discover how perfectionism is negatively impacting their lives, and gain invaluable skills for cultivating self-compassion toward themselves and others.

Contents:

Intro

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1. What Is Perfectionism?

Chapter 2. What Perfectionism Looks Like in Your Life

Chapter 3. Uncovering the Roots of Your Perfectionism

Chapter 4. From Fear to Courage

Chapter 5. From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion

Chapter 6. From Procrastinating to Getting Things Done

Chapter 7. From Busy to Mindfully Present

Chapter 8. From People-Pleasing to Being Assertive

Chapter 9. From Anger to Peace

Chapter 10. From Criticizing to Accepting Others

Chapter 11. From Guilt to Self-Care

Chapter 12. From Shame to Connection

Chapter 13. Putting It All Together

Appendix A. Cognitive Distortions

Appendix B. Questions for Challenging Perfectionist Thinking

Appendix C. Feeling Words

Appendix D. Self-Care Activities

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781684031542

1684031540