by Clarissa W. Ong (Author), Michael P. Twohig (With)
Written by two clinical psychologists, The Anxious Perfectionist shines a much-needed light on the hidden costs of "being the best," and offers essential skills based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you cope with the anxiety that is driven by your perfectionism. You'll learn how your "need to be perfect" can actually hinder your productivity, and keep you from reaching your goals. You'll also learn skills to help you gain distance from negative self-talk and criticism, let go of unhelpful and self-limiting labels such as "success" or "failure," and give yourself and others permission to make mistakes while still honoring your high aspirations.
Author Biography
Clarissa W. Ong es investigadora posdoctoral asociada en el Centro para el Tratamiento de la Ansiedad y Trastornos Relacionados, de la Universidad de Boston. Está especializada en terapia de aceptación y compromiso (ACT), terapia basada en procesos, trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo (TOC) y perfeccionismo. Michael P. Twohig, conocido principalmente por su trabajo con la ACT y el TOC, es profesor del departamento de psicología de la Universidad Estatal de Utah. Fue presidente de la Asociación para la Ciencia Conductual Contextual (ACBS).