10094: Never Good Enough: Freeing Yourself From The Chains Of Perfectionism

About the Course:

For people who struggle with perfectionistic tendencies, life can be a perpetual rollercoaster. This book explains how to keep uncontrolled pessimism in check while using perfectionistic tendencies to one’s advantage. Using an interactive approach, Dr. Basco engages the reader through self-tests and other self-assessment tools. The approach used is based on Cognitive-Behavioral principals designed to help the reader learn how to help him/herself achieve a happy life balance.

Author

Monica Ramirez Basco, Ph.D.,

About the Authors:

Dr. Basco is a clinical psychologist, researcher, author, and lecturer. She is a professor at the University of Texas Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Her writings have been well received by prominent psychologists and laypersons alike.

Course Objectives:

1. To learn about the underlying principles of perfectionism -what is a perfectionist, belief systems, etiology

2. To learn about thought errors and how to correct them

3. To be able to change automatic thoughts and learn to adjust expectations

4. To be able to get along well with non-perfectionists

5. To deal with the challenges of living with perfectionists

6. To be able to incorporate information presented into permanent changes