Perfectionism: a relational approach to conceptualization, assessment, and treatment

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.--Provided by publisher;1. Introduction to Perfectionism -- 2. The Comprehensive Model of Perfectionistic Behavior -- 3. Evidence for the Clinical Relevance of Perfectionism -- 4. The Perfectionism Social Disconnection Model: Development of Perfectionism -- 5. The Perfectionism Social Disconnection Model: Perfectionism and Maladjustment -- 6. A Theoretical Model for Treatment of Perfectionistic Behavior -- 7. Psychodiagnostic Assessment of Perfectionism -- 8. Clinical Cases and Common Themes -- 9. Individual Psychotherapy of Perfectionism -- 10. Group Psychotherapy of Perfectionistic Behavior -- Epilogue. Overview and Future Considerations