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Understanding and Overcoming Perfectionism
Understanding and Overcoming Perfectionism

At its core, perfectionism is striving to attain unrealistic standards based on a sense of self-worth that hinges on the expectations of others. Perfectionism is ultimately rooted in fear. Fear of rejection, fear of being an imposter, fear of getting it wrong, fear of someone seeing the real you, fear of being judged, fear of not knowing the answer, fear of failing, fear of effort, fear of it being too hard or too much. While the connection between perfectionism and anxiety is complex, perfectionism is often a sign of an underlying anxiety issue.

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AnxietyLibby MarlerThe Counseling Collective Fort Worthperfection, perfectionism, anxiety disorder, anxiety treatment, fear of failure, fear of rejection, shame, self protection, self compassion, self care, painComment
Feelings Are Okay
Feelings Are Okay

Do you believe that feelings are okay? Most of us were never taught to feel, process, and name our emotions as children... sadly this has resulted in many adults who are not okay with not being okay.

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Counseling QuestionsLibby MarlerThe Counseling Collective Fort Worthfeelings, emotions, emotional energy, sadness, disappointment, anger, frustration, hurt, anxiety, worry, emotional intelligence, grief, jealousy, pain, numbing, empathy, self care, self compassionComment
Can Trauma Help You Grow?
Can Trauma Help You Grow?

How can we allow the trauma from our lives to transform us? Allowing us to become more compassionate and empathetic as people? Can we learn to create a way of living with trauma that allows us to bring new meaning to our lives?

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Grief and Loss, TraumaLibby MarlerThe Counseling Collectivetrauma, traumatic loss, grief, loss, bereavement, infant loss, child loss, loss of a loved one, grief journey, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, anxiety treatment, anxiety disorder, victim of trauma, post traumatic growth, pain, suffering, empathy, compassion, finding meaningComment