Creating a "Growth Plan" for managing future setbacks without spiraling. Core Learning Outcomes Develop a flexible mindset regarding personal goals.
Reduce triggered by the fear of not being "perfect."
This 8-session structured programme is designed to help individuals move from maladaptive perfectionism—characterized by relentless self-criticism and fear of failure—toward "healthy striving." It focuses on dismantling the cognitive biases that link self-worth exclusively to achievement. Module 1: The Perfectionism Map A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programme for P...
Alternative Title: The Balance Project: Overcoming the Cycle of Perfectionism
Identifying the "Perfectionism Loop" (Setting impossible goals → Failure/Anxiety → Self-criticism). Module 2: Monitoring the Inner Critic Goal: Identifying automatic negative thoughts (ANTs). Creating a "Growth Plan" for managing future setbacks
Psychoeducation. Understanding the difference between high standards and perfectionism.
Reducing safety behaviors (e.g., over-checking, excessive prepping). Module 1: The Perfectionism Map Alternative Title: The
Using "Time-Boxing" and "Good Enough" milestones to finish tasks. Module 7: Cultivating Self-Compassion Goal: Softening the internal dialogue.