What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism
Perfectionism may seem like a worthy goal, but it’s actually a burden. When you believe you must be perfect, you live in constant fear of making mistakes. Most children don’t know what perfectionism is, yet many suffer from it. Nothing they do is ever good enough. School assignments are hard to start or hand in. Relationships are challenging, and self-esteem is low. Written to and for ages 9–13, this book helps kids understand how perfectionism hurts them and how to free themselves. Includes true-to-life vignettes, exercises, and a note to grown-ups.
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What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism
Perfectionism may seem like a worthy goal, but it’s actually a burden. When you believe you must be perfect, you live in constant fear of making mistakes. Most children don’t know what perfectionism is, yet many suffer from it. Nothing they do is ever good enough. School assignments are hard to start or hand in. Relationships are challenging, and self-esteem is low. Written to and for ages 9–13, this book helps kids understand how perfectionism hurts them and how to free themselves. Includes true-to-life vignettes, exercises, and a note to grown-ups.
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What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism

What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism

by Thomas S. Greenspon
What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism

What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: The Real Deal on Perfectionism

by Thomas S. Greenspon

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Overview

Perfectionism may seem like a worthy goal, but it’s actually a burden. When you believe you must be perfect, you live in constant fear of making mistakes. Most children don’t know what perfectionism is, yet many suffer from it. Nothing they do is ever good enough. School assignments are hard to start or hand in. Relationships are challenging, and self-esteem is low. Written to and for ages 9–13, this book helps kids understand how perfectionism hurts them and how to free themselves. Includes true-to-life vignettes, exercises, and a note to grown-ups.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781575422343
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Publication date: 03/15/2007
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 144
Sales rank: 672,811
Product dimensions: 5.38(w) x 8.38(h) x 0.34(d)
Lexile: 890L (what's this?)
Age Range: 9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Thomas S. Greenspon, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice.

He earned his B.A. from Yale and his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Illinois. Tom lectures and writes on a variety of topics including perfectionism and the emotional needs of gifted children and adults.


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