
Perfectionism with Catherine Lee: Letting Go of Fearing Failure
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08/26/22 • 98 min
Michelle is joined by Catherine Lee to discuss perfectionism. Both Michelle and Catherine share their personal histories with perfectionism and how therapy has helped them become less perfectionistic over time. They also talk about tips that may be helpful in combating perfectionism for those who struggle with it, too.
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Michelle is joined by Catherine Lee to discuss perfectionism. Both Michelle and Catherine share their personal histories with perfectionism and how therapy has helped them become less perfectionistic over time. They also talk about tips that may be helpful in combating perfectionism for those who struggle with it, too.
If you'd like to join the Facebook group, go to: www.facebook.com/groups/thecouchandthechair
If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/
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If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/
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If you want to be a guest, have a topic idea in mind or any other questions/feedback, send us an email at [email protected]
Our book, "DBT for Everyone" is available! Order your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dbt-Everyone-Pitfalls-Possibilities-Better/dp/1839975881/
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