Full Description
Letting Go of Perfectcrippling state of mentality among many kids today-the need to be absolutely perfect-and gives parents and teachers the guidance and support they need to help children break free of the anxieties and behaviors related to perfectionism. For children who believe their best is never good enough, perfectionism can lead to excessive guilt, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, depression, pessimism, obsessive and compulsive behavior, and a sense of rigidity. By delineating the major types of perfectionists and providing practical tips, the authors show parents and teachers how they can help these children effectively control their perfectionistic tendencies and use them to their advantage. This engaging, practical book is a must-have for parents, teachers, and counselors wanting to help children overcome perfectionism, raise self-confidence, lessen guilt, increase motivation, and offer a future free of rigidity.
Contents
Acknowledgments 1 Perfectionism and Children 2 Debunking Myths About Perfectionism 3 The Academic Achiever: "Must Achieve 100%" 4 The Aggravated Accuracy Assessor:"Exactness and Fixation on 'Redos'" 5 The Risk Evader: "All or Nothing" 6 The Controlling Image Manager: "I Could Have if I Wanted to" 7 The Procrastinating Perfectionist: "If It Stays in My Mind, Then I Can't Fail" 8 Identifying Healthy and Unhealthy Perfectionism 9 Strategies for the Classroom 10 Strategies for the Home 11 Resources for Children 12 Resources for Adults Glossary References About the Authors
