The Psychology of Perfectionism: The struggle to be good enough with Dr. Paul Hewitt Part 1

Dan and this week's guest, Dr. Paul Hewitt, embark on a quest into the psychology of perfectionism. Paul Hewitt is a registered clinical psychologist and a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. He has published over 300 research papers, books, and chapters on perfectionism, psychopathology, and psychotherapy, was cited as one of the top 10 Canadian clinical psychology professors for research productivity, and was recently awarded the Donald O. Hebb Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology as a Science by the Canadian Psychological Association. Dr. Hewitt discusses the complexities of perfectionism and its implications in psychotherapy. He emphasizes the importance of humility in clinical practice and shares personal anecdotes about his journey in understanding perfectionism. The discussion delves into the definitions, traits, and interpersonal expressions of perfectionism, highlighting its deep-rooted psychological impacts. Dan and Dr. Hewitt also outline therapeutic approaches to address perfectionism, focusing on the significance of a strong therapeutic alliance and the need for self-acceptance. Special guest: Dr. Paul Hewitt (free) Tools to assess perfectionism Books on Perfectionism - Perfectionism in Childhood and Adolescence: A Developmental Approach - Perfectionism: A Relational Approach to Conceptualization, Assessment, and Treatment Other resources - Clients Struggling With Perfectionism - Group Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Psychotherapy Send us Fan Mail For more episodes, video versions, updates, and links related to the show visit: https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/