Don't be too demanding—break free from the constraints of perfect greetings

Author: (USA) Basko
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Publishing Date: 2000-09-01
Features: Pursuit of perfection, perfectionism is generally considered always good, as it can be motivating. The author of this book believes this is its positive aspect, but if it goes too far, it can lead to psychological obstacles, such as depression, anxiety, fear of failure, and so on. It can also cause a series of problems in interpersonal relationships. The author is a psychology PhD, a psychotherapist, and a researcher. In the book, she analyzes four cases and proposes a series of solutions from a psychotherapy perspective, helping to establish a correct view of perfection. This book is widely applicable, not only serving as a reference for psychology students, researchers, psychotherapists, but also for those interested in the topic, especially teachers, parents, and readers with a tendency toward perfectionism.