WORKING WITH PERFECTIONISTS IN A CLINICAL CONTEXT: A practitioner’s perspective

Dayna Lee-Baggley, Logan Nealis, Simon B. Sherry

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Abstract

In this chapter we continue the theme of considering perfectionism from an applied perspective. For nearly three decades, evidence has been accumulating to support perfectionism as a potent personality characteristic in precipitating and maintaining psychopathology including depression (e.g., Clara, Cox, and Enns, 2007), eating disorders (e.g., Sherry and Hall, 2009), suicidality (e.g., Hewitt et al., 2006), and stress (e.g., Hewitt and Flett, 2002). Perfectionistic individuals involved in sport, dance, and exercise are likely to experience similar vulnerabilities given the high expectations for performance placed upon them, both by themselves and by others, and the frequent evaluations they endure. With those interested in the treatment of perfectionism in mind, we first provide an overview of perfectionism in sport, dance, and exercise from a clinical perspective. We then briefly review the current literature on perfectionism and psychopathology in this population. The final and most extensive part of the chapter presents a novel method of treatment for perfectionism and psychopathology currently under development, with a number of practical examples and tools for those involved in sport, dance, and exercise.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Psychology of Perfectionism in sport, Dance and exercise
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages245-271
Number of pages27
ISBN (Electronic)9781317339113
ISBN (Print)9781138958685
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2016

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 selection and editorial matter, Andrew P. Hill; individual chapters, the contributors.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Psychology

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