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Roz Shafran is a clinical psychologist and professor of translational psychology at University College London. She is known for her research on cognitive-behavioral treatments for perfectionism and anxiety disorders.

Known for: Overcoming Perfectionism: A Self-Help Guide Using Scientifically Supported Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

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Overcoming Perfectionism: A Self-Help Guide Using Scientifically Supported Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

Overcoming Perfectionism: A Self-Help Guide Using Scientifically Supported Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

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This self-help guide provides a cognitive behavioral approach to understanding and overcoming clinical perfectionism. It offers practical exercises and scientifically supported strategies to help readers reduce the harmful effects of perfectionism and improve their well-being.

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Understanding the Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Perfectionism

At the heart of our approach is the cognitive-behavioral model of perfectionism. This model explains how perfectionism is sustained through a feedback loop between perfectionistic beliefs, behaviors, and emotional consequences. Imagine a person who believes that their worth depends entirely on flawl...

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Identifying Personal Perfectionistic Beliefs and Standards

Before we can change anything, we first have to see it clearly. In this section of the book, we guide you through exercises designed to uncover your personal perfectionistic beliefs — the rules you live by, often unspoken. These may include thoughts like ‘If I’m not the best, I’m a failure,’ or ‘Oth...

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About Roz Shafran, Sarah Egan, Tracey D. Wade

Roz Shafran is a clinical psychologist and professor of translational psychology at University College London. She is known for her research on cognitive-behavioral treatments for perfectionism and anxiety disorders. Sarah Egan and Tracey D. Wade are clinical psychologists and researchers specializi...

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Roz Shafran is a clinical psychologist and professor of translational psychology at University College London. She is known for her research on cognitive-behavioral treatments for perfectionism and anxiety disorders. Sarah Egan and Tracey D. Wade are clinical psychologists and researchers specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy and eating disorders.

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Roz Shafran is a clinical psychologist and professor of translational psychology at University College London. She is known for her research on cognitive-behavioral treatments for perfectionism and anxiety disorders.

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