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What Keeps Perfectionism Going?

The What Keeps Perfectionism Going? handout presents key factors that maintain perfectionism.

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What Keeps Perfectionism Going?

Many people struggle with perfectionism, which can have a negative impact on their lives. This tool explains what can keep this difficulty going.

Overview

The “What Keeps It Going?” series is a set of one-page diagrams explaining how common mental health conditions are maintained. Friendly and concise, they provide an easy way for clients to understand at a glance why their disorders persist, and how they might be interrupted.

What Keeps Perfectionism Going? is designed to help clients experiencing perfectionism understand more about their difficulties.

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