Posts tagged as: Perfectionism

We see it every day. A client is coming in to manage their anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, OCD, or other issues. They start to share their life-long challenges. This may include thoughts of failure, inadequacy and unworthiness, and feelings of shame. We then uncover a deep struggle with perfectionism, often beginning in childhood. Striving for […]

We live in a society that often values productivity over relationships, and this value is promoted at every level. You can see evidence of this in our education system, where making sure our children get good grades and test scores is frequently prioritized over promoting a love of learning. It’s no wonder that many of […]