Search Results for: perfectionism
A good enough intervention: Testing brief online self-help treatment modules for clinical perfectionism
Clinical perfectionism, a common feature of OCD, leads to problems when individuals set extremely high standards for themselves and harshly criticize themselves for not meeting those standards. This can result… Read more »
10 Tips for Treating Academic Perfectionism
By Kayla Zebrowski, LCSW and C. Alec Pollard, PhD This article was initially published in the Winter 2022 edition of the OCD Newsletter. In the Fall of 2021, the OCD Newsletter… Read more »
Understanding Unhelpful Perfectionism
by Jennifer Kemp, MPsyc Striving to better, oft we mar what’s well.—William Shakespeare It’s not about perfection. It’s about purpose.—Beyoncé WHAT IS PERFECTIONISM? Perfectionism is a widespread problem for people… Read more »
Perfectionism Are You Sure it Pays Off?
Perfectionism Are You Sure it Pays Off?Jeff Szymanski, PhD The “Real” Problem With Perfectionism If you ask someone with OCD about the payoffs for engaging in compulsive behavior (what desired outcomes do you get), he or she will
Family and Loved One’s Online OCD Support Group! Free!
Chris Trondsen, LMFT, a clinician with OCD, and his mom, Liz, are excited to remind you about our September virtual, free Family and Loved Ones OCD Support Group. To join,… Read more »
Affiliate Updates: Summer 2026
An IOCDF Affiliate carries out the mission of the International OCD Foundation through programs at the local community level within the United States. Each Affiliate is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit… Read more »
Institutional Member Updates: Spring 2026
Institutional Members are clinics and programs in the US and around the globe that offer residential and/or intensive treatment for OCD and related disorders, are specialty outpatient clinics with a… Read more »
Family and Loved One’s Online OCD Support Group!
Chris Trondsen, LMFT, a clinician with OCD, and his mom, Liz, are excited to remind you about our March, virtual, free Family and Loved Ones OCD Support Group. It will… Read more »
Institutional Member Updates: Fall 2025
Institutional Members are clinics and programs in the US and around the globe that offer residential and/or intensive treatment for OCD and related disorders, are specialty outpatient clinics with a… Read more »