Bibliograph

When perfect isn't good enough, strategies for coping with perfectionism, Martin M. Antony, Richard P. Swinson

Type

Label

When perfect isn't good enough, strategies for coping with perfectionism, Martin M. Antony, Richard P. Swinson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [271]-291)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

When perfect isn't good enough

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

256533680

Responsibility statement

Martin M. Antony, Richard P. Swinson

Sub title

strategies for coping with perfectionism

Summary

In this guide for general readers, perfectionists, and families, Antony (psychology, Ryerson University, Canada) and Swinson (psychology, emeritus, McMaster University, Canada) explain the causes of perfectionism, explore its impact on everyday life, and describe coping skills to help readers overcome anxiety about making mistakes. They also give advice on dealing with other perfectionists, and discuss the links between perfectionism, social anxiety, depression, body image, and anger. Exercises and worksheets are designed to help readers combat perfectionist thoughts and behaviors and to enjoy life in all its imperfection

Table Of Contents

Whit is perfectionism? -- The impact of perfectionism -- Perfectionism and thoughts -- Perfectionism and behavior -- Measuring your perfectionism -- Developing a plan for change -- Changing perfectionist thoughts -- Changing perfectionistic behviors -- Accepting imperfection -- Perfectionism and depression -- Perfectionism and anger -- Perfectionism and social anxiety -- Perfectionism and worry -- Perfectionism and obsessive compulsive behavior -- Perfectionism, dieting, and body image -- Preventing perfectionism from returning -- Further readings -- References

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