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Unhealthy perfectionism can result in low self-esteem, severe anxiety, and self-destructive behaviorand teens are especially vulnerable. Based in proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this workbook will help you develop the self-compassion and mindfulness tools you need to counteract the negative effects of perfectionism and develop new, healthy skills for boosting your self-confidence.

In our high-pressure society, its easy to hold ourselves (and others) to impossibly high standards. And when we fail to meet those standardsas we inevitably dowe 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, youll gain a clear understanding of what perfectionism is and learn to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism so youll be better able to manage your own and others expectations. Using powerful tools drawn from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies, youll learn to identify your perfectionist thoughts, discover new ways of responding to your critical inner voice, and build the skills you need to combat negative behaviors based in perfectionism, like chronic procrastination.

If perfectionism is causing trouble in your life, the techniques and exercises in this book 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.

Just what the doctor ordered! A clear, concise, and practical guide to help parents help their children master their anxieties.
Laurel J. Schultz, MD, MPH, community pediatrician at Golden Gate Pediatrics

If you have a child with anxiety, you need quick, in-the-moment solutions you can easily use now to help your child face their fears and worries. Written by a psychologist and expert in childhood anxiety, this easy-to-use guide offers proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure skills you can use at home, in social settings, or anywhere anxiety takes hold.

Anxiety Relief for Kidsprovides quick solutions based in evidence-based CBT and exposure therapytwo of the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders. Youll find a background and explanation of the different types of anxiety disorders, in case you arent sure whether or not your child has one. Youll also learn to identify your childs avoidant and safety behaviorsthe strategies your child uses to cope with their anxiety, such as repeatedly checking their homework or asking the same questions repeatedlyas well as anxiety triggers that set your child off.

With this book, youll find a wealth of information regarding your childs specific anxiety disorder and how to respond to it. For example, if your child has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the skills you use to help them are different than other anxiety disorders. No matter your childs specific symptoms or diagnosis, youll discover tailored interventions you can use now to help your child thrive.

If your child has an anxiety disorder, simple, everyday activities can be a real challenge. The practical solutions in this book will help you deal with your childs anxiety when it happens and restore balance and order to both your lives.

What readers are saying:
I was surprised to learn how much of what I was doing as a parent was exacerbating (and not helping) our son's anxiety.Kath

This book does such a great job of explaining what anxiety is, the range of ways it can show up in kids (and/or adults) and how you can get it under control. ... The guidance laid out is priceless and will be beneficial to anyone suffering from anxiety.Jennifer

This is a very practical and informative book that will guide parents in helping their children suffering from anxiety or worry. ... Cognitive behavioral therapy is the backbone of Dr. Walker's approach and she makes the approach clear and accessible to non-professionals. A great addition to any parents bookshelf!Michael

If you feel an intense pressure to be perfect, this evidence-based workbook offers real strategies based in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you develop a more balanced and healthy perspective.

Do you hold yourselfand perhaps othersto extremely high standards? Do you procrastinate certain tasks because youre afraid you wont carry them out perfectly? If youve answered yes to one or both of these questions, chances are youre a perfectionist. And while theres nothing wrong with hard work and high standards, perfectionism can also take over your life if you let it. So, how can you find balance?

With this workbook, youll identify the causes of your perfectionism and the ways it is negatively impacting your life. Rather than measuring your self-worth by productivity and accomplishments, youll learn to exercise self-compassion, and extend that compassion to others. Youll also learn ways to prioritize the things that really matter to you, without focusing on attaining fixed goals.

Life isnt perfect, and neither are we. If youre ready to break free from out-of-control perfectionism and start living a richer, fuller life, this workbook will help you get started.