Perfectionism A Relational Approach to Conceptualization, Assessment, and Treatment
, by Hewitt, Paul L.; Flett, Gordon L.; Mikail, Samuel F.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781462528721 | 1462528724
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 3/29/2017
Grounded in decades of influential research, this book thoroughly examines perfectionism: how it develops, its underlying mechanisms and psychological costs, and how to target it effectively in psychotherapy. The authors describe how perfectionistic tendencies--rooted in early relational and developmental experiences--make people vulnerable to a wide range of clinical problems. They present an integrative treatment approach and demonstrate ways to tailor interventions to the needs of individual clients. A group treatment model is also detailed. State-of-the-art assessment tools are discussed (and provided at the companion website). Throughout the book, vivid clinical illustrations make the core ideas and techniques concrete.