PERFECTIONISM: What’s
Bad About Being Too Good? (Revised and Updated Edition)
by Miriam Adderholdt-Elliott, Ph.D. and Jan Goldberg.
Perfectionism is a problem for many teenagers today. Here’s help for Superkids,
workaholics, type A’s, straight A’s, procrastinators, overachievers—and
caring adults. This thought-provoking, encouraging book explains the differences between
healthy ambition and unhealthy perfectionism and gives strategies for getting out of the
perfectionism trap—from recognizing the symptoms to rewarding yourself for who you
are, not what you do. It explains why some people become perfectionists, what
perfectionism does to the mind and body, why girls are especially prone to perfectionism,
and more. It also gives adults insight into how their behavior and expectations can
contribute to perfectionism in teens they parent and teach.
The revised and updated edition of a Free Spirit classic includes new research and
statistics on the causes and consequences of
perfectionism, biographical sketches of famous perfectionists and risk takers, and
resources for readers who want to know more. 144 pp., illust.,
S/C, 6” x 9”.
Ages 13 & up. |
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