What is *Overcoming Perfectionism* by Roz Shafran about?

*Overcoming Perfectionism* by Roz Shafran is a CBT-based self-help guide that addresses clinical perfectionism—a harmful cycle of setting unrealistic goals, self-criticism, and anxiety. It provides practical strategies to break this pattern, such as reevaluating standards, embracing imperfection, and preventing relapse. The book uses real-life examples (e.g., procrastination due to fear of failure) to illustrate coping mechanisms.

Who should read *Overcoming Perfectionism*?

This book is ideal for individuals struggling with perfectionist tendencies that lead to anxiety, depression, or burnout. It’s particularly relevant for those in high-pressure careers, students, or anyone prone to procrastination or self-criticism. Therapists and CBT practitioners may also find it a useful resource for clients.

Is *Overcoming Perfectionism* by Roz Shafran worth reading?

Yes, reviewers praise its evidence-based approach and actionable exercises, though some note occasional repetitiveness. It’s recommended for gaining self-awareness and learning CBT techniques to manage perfectionism. However, it’s not a standalone solution and works best when paired with professional support.

What are the main concepts in *Overcoming Perfectionism*?

Key concepts include: - **Clinical perfectionism**: Rigid standards harming mental health. - **Cognitive restructuring**: Challenging “all-or-nothing” thinking. - **Behavioral experiments**: Testing the impact of imperfect actions. - **Relapse prevention**: Maintaining progress through setbacks.

How does *Overcoming Perfectionism* use CBT techniques?

The book employs CBT tools like thought records to identify perfectionist beliefs, behavioral activation to reduce avoidance, and graded exposure to tackle fear of failure. For example, readers practice sending emails without excessive edits to challenge perfectionist habits.

What criticisms exist about *Overcoming Perfectionism*?

Critics mention repetitive sections, overly theoretical exercises, and a dry tone. Some find the case studies overly simplistic, while others wish for more diverse applications (e.g., workplace vs. personal life). Despite this, most agree it’s a solid introduction to perfectionism management.

How does *Overcoming Perfectionism* differ from similar books?

Unlike generic self-help guides, Shafran’s book focuses specifically on clinical perfectionism with academic rigor. It’s more structured than memoirs like *The Gifts of Imperfection* but less narrative-driven than *Better Than Perfect*. Its CBT framework distinguishes it from mindfulness-based approaches.

Can *Overcoming Perfectionism* help with workplace burnout?

Yes, the book addresses perfectionism’s role in burnout, offering strategies to set realistic deadlines, delegate tasks, and prioritize self-care. A case study illustrates an employee overcoming fear of criticism by gradually sharing unfinished work with colleagues.

Vencendo o Perfecionismo

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Quebre o domínio do perfeccionismo com este guia clinicamente comprovado, recomendado por terapeutas em todo o mundo. Usando técnicas de TCC, Shafran revela por que a busca pela perfeição leva à ansiedade e à depressão. E se a sua maior força estiver, na verdade, sabotando a sua felicidade?

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Capítulo 1

The Pursuit of Perfection: When High Standards Become a Prison

Have you ever stayed up all night polishing a presentation that was already good enough? Or found yourself unable to send an email because it wasn't "perfect" yet? You're not alone. Perfectionism affects millions of people worldwide, including celebrities like Serena Williams, who has openly discussed how perfectionist tendencies both drove her tennis career and created immense pressure. "Overcoming Perfectionism" by Roz Shafran, Sarah Egan, and Tracey Wade has become a cornerstone text in cognitive behavioral therapy, praised by mental health professionals and everyday readers alike for its practical, compassionate approach to breaking free from the perfectionism trap. What makes this book particularly powerful is its distinction between healthy high standards and the debilitating perfectionism that leaves you feeling like you're never quite good enough.

Capítulo 2

When High Standards Become Harmful: Understanding Perfectionism

Perfectionism isn't simply having high standards-it's the relentless pursuit of those standards despite negative consequences, accompanied by harsh self-criticism when you inevitably fall short. Unlike healthy striving for excellence, unhelpful perfectionism ties your self-worth almost exclusively to achievement, creating a no-win situation. Even when you meet your demanding standards, you discount the achievement as "too easy" and immediately set the bar higher. This condition manifests differently across individuals but typically spans multiple life domains. Consider Aimee, who spent six exhausting hours cleaning her house for dinner guests but still noticed imperfections, ran out of time to prepare food properly, and became anxious when her dessert wasn't flawless. Despite guests enjoying themselves, she could only focus on what went wrong. The three key components that distinguish unhelpful perfectionism are demanding standards with intense self-criticism, continuing to pursue these standards despite negative consequences, and basing your self-evaluation almost entirely on achievement. This creates a prison of rigid rules and "shoulds" that govern every aspect of your life, from work to relationships to personal appearance. What makes perfectionism particularly insidious is how it maintains itself through self-perpetuating cycles. You set impossibly high standards, engage in counterproductive behaviors to meet them, pay selective attention to perceived failures while ignoring successes, react with lowered mood and self-criticism when you "fail," and then discount achievements before setting even harder goals. Research shows perfectionists are more likely to choose increasingly difficult goals after succeeding, essentially guaranteeing eventual failure. The good news? This cycle can be broken. Research from King's College London and other institutions confirms that cognitive behavioral approaches-the foundation of this book-significantly reduce perfectionism and related symptoms like anxiety and depression. The benefits extend beyond perfectionism itself, creating a positive "snowball effect" that improves self-esteem and overall well-being.

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The Perfectionism-Anxiety Connection: When Striving Creates Suffering

Perfectionism frequently accompanies anxiety disorders, creating a reinforcing cycle where each condition worsens the other. The constant vigilance for any sign of imperfection naturally creates persistent worry, stress, and tension. For people like Mark, an accountant who becomes extremely anxious before meetings fearing he won't speak "perfectly," social situations become minefields of potential failure rather than opportunities for connection. This perfectionism-anxiety link is particularly strong in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), where the need for things to be "just right" drives repetitive behaviors. People with both perfectionism and OCD often struggle to feel their compulsions have been done "properly," creating an exhausting cycle of checking and rechecking. Jim arranges business cards in precise patterns to prevent "bad luck," Mary checks locks exactly four times, and Julie follows perfect hand-washing sequences to avoid contamination fears. Despite temporary relief, their anxiety quickly returns, requiring them to repeat rituals endlessly. Similarly, perfectionism frequently leads to feelings of sadness and depression, as constantly perceiving failure to meet impossibly high standards naturally results in feeling inadequate. This creates another vicious cycle: as mood drops, motivation decreases, leading to procrastination or avoidance, which further prevents meeting standards and deepens depression. Gemma, a bright literature student who worked excessively on undergraduate assignments, became paralyzed when developing her Masters project proposal. Her perfectionism led to procrastination, then tearfulness, oversleeping, social withdrawal, and loss of appetite as she missed her deadline. Perhaps most troubling is perfectionism's role in eating disorders. For those with eating difficulties, perfectionism often manifests in rigid rules about eating, body shape, weight, and control. Ifioma maintained strict rules (under 1,000 calories daily, no carbohydrates after lunch, avoiding numerous "fattening" foods). When she broke these rigid rules by having a small treat after a stressful day, the all-or-nothing thinking characteristic of perfectionism would trigger binge eating followed by purging, creating a destructive cycle of restriction, bingeing and vomiting.

Capítulo 4

The Behavioral Traps: Avoidance, Procrastination, and Checking

Perfectionism generates specific behavioral patterns that create additional problems and maintain the perfectionist cycle. Two particularly common behaviors-avoidance and procrastination-serve as attempts to manage the anxiety of potentially not meeting impossibly high standards but ultimately reinforce perfectionism. Avoidance behaviors stem from fear of failure and negative predictions about performance. Rather than risk failing to meet their demanding standards, perfectionists often avoid situations entirely-not taking exams, not competing in races, not hosting social gatherings, or not playing music in front of others. Ironically, this avoidance typically guarantees the very failure they fear (like failing a course by not sitting the exam) and prevents opportunities to learn that their performance might actually be better than feared. Procrastination-voluntarily delaying tasks despite knowing the delay will make things worse-is extremely common in perfectionism. Perfectionists often delay starting tasks because they're preoccupied with doing them perfectly. The fear of failure becomes so intense that postponing work seems preferable to risking imperfection. Common procrastination thoughts include believing tasks will take too long to complete perfectly, delaying to have an excuse for poor performance, and avoiding the anxiety of facing potential imperfection. Many perfectionists also engage in excessive performance checking behaviors, including repeatedly testing their performance, comparing themselves to others, and seeking reassurance about their work. These behaviors rarely provide satisfaction, as perfectionists typically choose unrealistic comparison standards (like comparing oneself to professionals or models) that only reinforce feelings of inadequacy, perpetuating the perfectionist cycle. Additionally, perfectionists develop counterproductive habits intended to alleviate anxiety or improve performance that ultimately backfire. These include excessive list-making, obsessive organizing, working through the night before presentations, being over-thorough, multi-tasking, and rushing to avoid wasting time. While these behaviors aim to guard against perceived failure, they actually consume valuable time that could be spent on the tasks themselves, often leading to worse outcomes due to exhaustion or inefficiency.

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Capítulo 5

Breaking the Cycle: The First Steps Toward Change

The most effective approach to perfectionism doesn't require understanding its cause, but rather focuses on what maintains the problem in the present. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tackles the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that keep perfectionism going. The goal isn't lowering standards, but reducing the overdependence of your self-worth on achievement and giving you choices about how to live. Paradoxically, becoming more flexible often leads to greater effectiveness and achievement, as perfectionism can impair performance through excessive fatigue and intensity. The first step in treatment is personalizing the cognitive behavioral model by creating your own "perfectionism cycle" diagram. This visual representation helps make the problem more manageable by showing how different aspects connect. For example, Guptha, a 59-year-old father who prided himself on rarely making errors, had perfectionism that slowed his work, caused him to seek constant reassurance about his parenting, and led to self-criticism despite others viewing him as successful. James, 32, used procrastination as a way to cope with perfectionism, only completing tasks at the last minute to avoid repeated checking, which ironically led to mistakes and underachievement. Even when you recognize perfectionism's harmful effects, changing long-established patterns isn't easy. These habits emerged for reasons and may still serve useful functions despite their damaging consequences. To assess your readiness for change, determine how important changing perfectionism is to you on a scale from 0-10, and rate your confidence in your ability to make these changes. Take time to thoroughly analyze the pros and cons of maintaining versus changing your perfectionism, and imagine your life one year from now with and without change in various areas: social life, work/education, finances, emotional health, relationships, community contribution, spiritual life, and self-perception. Many people fear their lives won't function well without perfectionism. If you've judged your worth by meeting high standards, the change process might feel like navigating without a compass. To build confidence in changing, consider identifying yourself across multiple life domains rather than just one or two. Focus on who you want to be in these areas versus what you want to achieve. Spreading self-judgment across many areas prevents "putting all your eggs in one basket"-when things go poorly in one area, other aspects of your life can still provide satisfaction.

Capítulo 6

Evidence-Based Tools: Experiments That Challenge Perfectionist Beliefs

Behavioral experiments provide personalized, meaningful evidence that can challenge perfectionist thinking patterns. While difficult to undertake, these experiments are crucial for changing beliefs that don't match reality. They test specific predictions about what will happen if you behave differently, gathering concrete data rather than relying on assumptions. Jeff, a senior plumber, was obsessively checking his calculations and work due to fear of making mistakes. He repeatedly checked taps, calculations, and mentally replayed customer interactions, causing frustration for clients and taking an extra thirty minutes per job. Research shows repeated checking doesn't prevent mistakes or improve memory-it actually decreases confidence. Jeff tested this through a behavioral experiment comparing days of repeated checking versus checking once. The results surprised him: on days he checked repeatedly, his worry levels remained high (8-9/10) and certainty low (1-2/10). On days he checked once, worry was much lower (4/10) and certainty much higher (8-9/10). Through this and similar experiments, Jeff discovered his checking behaviors were counterproductive, making him more anxious and uncertain rather than less. Callie, a human resources professional with a first-class English degree, had nearly completed a book but couldn't finish it for five years. Despite encouragement from family and interest from an agent, she avoided completing it, fearing rejection and feeling no ending would "feel right." Through behavioral experiments, Callie tested her predictions. First, she compared submitting work reports at the last minute versus ahead of time. Contrary to her prediction, submitting early gave her a sense of achievement without increasing her feelings of "not rightness." After conducting multiple experiments, Callie wrote an ending despite knowing it wouldn't feel "right" and submitted her book. Though the agent rejected it, she responded with resilience, feeling capable of revising and submitting to other publishers. A particularly effective approach is turning perfectionism "on" or "off" in different situations to see the consequences, providing concrete evidence about which approach works best for you. This information empowers you with choices and ultimately freedom from perfectionist constraints. There's no single "right" behavioral experiment-the key is conducting many tests across various beliefs to gather accurate information about different situations.

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Capítulo 7

From Black-and-White to Shades of Gray: Developing Flexible Thinking

Perfectionism persists largely through rigid rules, standards, and "all or nothing thinking" (also called "black and white thinking"). This cognitive style judges everything in absolute terms-"good" or "bad," "complete failure" or "complete success"-with no middle ground. Research from Oxford University and Curtin University in Australia has identified this dichotomous thinking as a key factor distinguishing between healthy achievement striving and problematic perfectionism. The critical problem with this thinking style is it eliminates the middle ground where most human performance naturally falls. When perfectionists judge themselves this way, there's no room for "average" or "good enough" performance between the polar extremes of complete success and utter failure. A powerful technique for challenging all-or-nothing thinking is using continua-visual lines between two opposite extremes. This helps perfectionists see that performance exists along a spectrum rather than in black-and-white categories. For example, Ifioma challenged her belief "I either work excessively for weeks or abandon work completely" by identifying instances when she worked moderately-like attending a team meeting with minimal preparation but still contributing ideas. Another effective approach involves replacing rigid rules with flexible guidelines. As Christopher Fairburn aptly puts it, "rules break, guidelines bend." For example, replacing "I must never eat chocolate" with "I aim to eat healthily and not eat chocolate every day, but occasionally it's OK." The first step is listing all your "musts" and "shoulds"-as Fatima did, generating dozens of rigid personal rules in just minutes. Behavioral experiments can transform rigid rules into flexible guidelines by deliberately practicing doing things "well enough" rather than perfectly. Maggie, a receptionist with perfectionism about her appearance, conducted an experiment meeting friends without perfect makeup and hair. Despite her prediction that friends would criticize her (90% certainty), they didn't comment negatively-one even mentioned she looked more relaxed. Another effective approach involves reducing the time allocated to perfectionist tasks. Many perfectionists are initially skeptical about this strategy, but experiments often reveal they can achieve similar results in significantly less time. Suzie, a physiotherapist, spent four hours nightly writing case notes out of fear she might miss something important. When she experimented with reducing this to just one hour, she discovered no clients complained and her service quality remained unchanged. The final strategy for overcoming rigid, rule-based thinking involves accepting less than perfect performance as a positive choice rather than a failure. This requires recognizing that perfectionism's costs-anxiety, fatigue, and time scarcity-often outweigh its benefits. Chloe, a surgeon and runner, learned to accept being "good" rather than "the best" in both areas. By making this conscious choice, she reduced anxiety and created space for socializing and other life dimensions.

Capítulo 8

Retraining Your Attention: Noticing Success Instead of Failure

Perfectionists develop a habit of scrutinizing their performance like judges, constantly monitoring for flaws or shortcomings no matter how minor. This selective attention to negatives causes them to miss or dismiss positive aspects of their experience. The tendency is particularly strong in domains that matter most to the individual-just as someone who buys a new car suddenly notices similar cars everywhere, perfectionists develop heightened attention to flaws in personally important areas. This selective attention works like a filter, causing perfectionists to notice minor imperfections that others wouldn't even register. A work perfectionist might conclude "my performance is poor because I made two spelling errors," while someone perfectionist about appearance might think "I looked a mess because I had a small hole in my tights." Beyond just noticing negatives, perfectionists also discount positive aspects of their performance. When reaching a goal, they typically think: "It was not that hard," "Anyone could have done that," "It was no big deal," or "If I can achieve this goal, it's too easy; I need to make it harder next time." This creates a no-win situation where they're always failing by their own standards. To counter this pattern, keep a diary of positive performance aspects and the absence of negative feedback to develop a more balanced perspective. Track positive evidence (like compliments from others) and the lack of negative evidence (no criticism received) across different domains like work, appearance, and social interactions. With practice, this helps break the habit of discounting success and creates more balanced self-evaluation. Cognitive restructuring challenges negative thinking by examining the evidence behind thoughts rather than accepting them as facts. This approach recognizes that perfectionist thinking is often biased toward being overly harsh and negative. The process begins with becoming aware of thoughts, images and feelings by asking "What was going through my mind?" and identifying emotional reactions. Thought diaries help challenge unhelpful thinking by creating distance from thoughts and viewing them more objectively.

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Capítulo 9

From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion: A New Relationship with Yourself

Self-criticism is strongly associated with unhelpful perfectionism and causes problems in its own right-making goal achievement less likely, increasing avoidance behaviors, lowering life satisfaction, and worsening symptoms of depression, anxiety and OCD. Self-criticism manifests as an internal critic or bully that constantly points out faults and calls you names like "bad," "fake," "hopeless," "loser," "useless," or "failure"-terms most people would never use toward others. Self-criticism often originates in childhood experiences with parents who emphasized punishment over reward or provided unpredictable discipline. However, many adults maintain self-criticism because they believe it's necessary for motivation and maintaining standards. The "Which Coach Would You Choose?" exercise challenges this belief by contrasting a critical coach who berates mistakes with an encouraging coach who provides positive reinforcement. Research confirms that higher self-criticism actually correlates with less progress toward valued goals. The goal isn't to eliminate self-criticism entirely, as everyone experiences a critical inner voice. Rather, the aim is to decrease its power (like turning down a radio's volume) while simultaneously increasing the power of the self-compassionate voice. This involves identifying self-critical thoughts, evaluating whether self-criticism actually helps you achieve your goals, and examining whether you practice "double standards"-treating yourself differently from how you treat friends. Developing self-compassion means applying the same values to yourself that you use with friends: accepting yourself as intrinsically worthwhile regardless of achievement, being caring toward yourself, showing self-forgiveness, and giving yourself the benefit of the doubt. The evolutionary perspective suggests that self-compassion balances our drive to achieve and our need to respond to threats-without it, we'd burn out from constantly alternating between striving and fearing failure. Make the compassionate voice more accessible by writing down helpful compassionate thoughts on small cards to carry with you. Examples include: "The self-critical voice always looks for the worst-that doesn't make it true," "Not achieving my standards doesn't make me less worthwhile," and "Making mistakes is part of learning." Another approach is practicing acceptance-observing self-critical thoughts without judging or reacting to them, like watching thoughts on a movie screen or recognizing them as "just my self-criticism tape playing again."

Capítulo 10

Building a Broader Self: Beyond Achievement-Based Worth

Perfectionism often involves judging your self-worth entirely by achievements in narrow domains of life. This approach has key disadvantages: tying self-worth to outcomes you can't always control, encouraging rigid "must" and "should" thinking, putting "all eggs in one basket" by focusing on limited life domains, and developing selective attention that emphasizes failures while dismissing successes. To weaken this achievement-worth connection, first base self-worth on areas independent of achievement that recognize intrinsic worth as a person. Second, replace strict "must" and "should" rules with realistic, flexible goals (like supportive teachers who encourage effort rather than being tyrannical). Third, evaluate yourself across multiple life domains rather than putting "all eggs in one basket" of work or academic achievement. This approach provides insurance against setbacks in any single area of life. To identify how the perfectionist rule "If I meet my standards I'm acceptable; if not, I'm no good" operates in your life, look for "hot spots"-areas that significantly impact how you feel about yourself. Stephen, a 35-year-old architect, primarily evaluates himself based on work performance and being a good community citizen, while ignoring other life domains like relationships or fitness. His diary reveals how events in these hot spot domains dramatically affect his self-worth, while accomplishments in other areas have minimal impact on how he feels about himself. To reconnect with your pre-perfectionist self, conduct a historical review examining evidence that your value as a person exists independently of your achievements. Stephen's example traced this from infancy (when parents loved him simply for existing) through childhood friendships based on enjoyment rather than achievement, to supportive relationships during academic struggles. After identifying which limited areas currently determine your self-worth, select four different life domains that appeal to you and could expand how you evaluate yourself. Set specific, short-term goals (achievable within six months) in each area-perhaps spending more time with certain people, developing hobbies for enjoyment rather than achievement, or returning to neglected interests. Keep goals flexible and realistic without "must" or "should" language, and start with small steps rather than trying to master entirely new life areas overnight.

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Capítulo 11

Freedom: Life Beyond Perfectionism

Perfectionist striving paradoxically reduces your chances of achieving excellence through procrastination, avoidance, fatigue, self-criticism and damaged self-esteem. Converting rigid perfectionist rules into flexible guidelines offers greater freedom to pursue excellence, like yourself, practice self-compassion, and enjoy life. The contrast between St. Catherine of Siena's "holy self-hatred" that led to her early death at 33 despite remarkable achievements, and Leonard Cohen's embrace of imperfection that enabled his enduring artistic success illustrates this principle. Perfection isn't a realistic goal; celebrating imperfection brings greater freedom. To maintain progress, review all completed exercises and experiments to identify which strategies were most helpful for you. Create a one-line summary of each effective strategy and keep this list somewhere visible-on your fridge, mirror, or another place you'll see regularly. Be aware that perfectionist thinking can infiltrate your expectations about progress itself. The unrealistic expectation that you must always improve without any lapses or backward steps is itself a form of black-and-white thinking. Remember that natural improvement includes ups and downs-failures are part of experimenting with change and learning what works. When stress hits, the pull toward old coping strategies can be powerful. This is normal, but clear thinking becomes difficult during setbacks. Prepare by identifying potential trigger situations before problems arise, catching issues early, and recruiting support when needed. Don't panic or become fatalistic-lapses are an expected part of change and provide learning opportunities. When things settle, identify what triggered the wobble and problem-solve to prevent future slippages. Most importantly, practice self-compassion by acknowledging what you did well despite adversity. Even small changes toward flexibility can trigger significant improvements in your life without performance deterioration-often performance actually improves. As you gradually loosen perfectionism's grip, you'll likely discover something surprising: the freedom from rigid standards doesn't lead to mediocrity as feared, but rather to greater creativity, authentic connection, and a deeper sense of accomplishment based on your own values rather than impossible ideals.

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Temas principais em Vencendo o Perfecionismo

cognitive behavioral therapy
unrelenting high standards
achievement based self-worth
perfectionism and procrastination
all or nothing thinking

Citações de Vencendo o Perfecionismo

Perfectionism isn't simply having high standards-it's the relentless pursuit of those standards despite negative consequences.
This creates a prison of rigid rules and "shoulds" that govern every aspect of your life.
Perfectionism frequently accompanies anxiety disorders, creating a reinforcing cycle where each condition worsens the other.
Avoidance behaviors stem from fear of failure and negative predictions about performance.
Perfectionists often delay starting tasks because they're preoccupied with doing them perfectly.

Personagens de Vencendo o Perfecionismo

Roz ShafranCo-author and expert in cognitive therapy
Sarah EganCo-author and expert in cognitive therapy
Tracey WadeCo-author and expert in cognitive therapy
AimeeCase study illustrating domestic perfectionism
GemmaCase study of academic perfectionism and burnout

Sobre o Autor

Roz Shafran, Sarah Egan e Tracey Wade são psicólogas clínicas e pesquisadoras renomadas, especializadas em terapias cognitivo-comportamentais. Elas são coautoras do livro de autoajuda Vencendo o Perfeccionismo.

Como professoras na University College London (Roz Shafran), Curtin University (Sarah Egan) e Flinders University (Tracey Wade), o trabalho delas une a pesquisa acadêmica e as aplicações clínicas práticas, particularmente em transtornos de ansiedade, comportamentos alimentares e perfeccionismo.

Shafran, Professora de Psicologia Translacional no Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health da UCL, foi pioneira em intervenções para o perfeccionismo utilizadas em programas de saúde mental juvenil globalmente. Egan e Wade trazem décadas de experiência clínica, com as obras Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Perfectionism (Egan) e The Healthy Appearance Handbook (Wade) consolidando ainda mais sua autoridade em estratégias de saúde mental baseadas em evidências.

As coautoras contribuem frequentemente para as principais plataformas acadêmicas, incluindo o podcast da ACAMH e a palestra principal da Conferência BDDF de 2023 sobre perfeccionismo e transtorno dismórfico corporal. O trabalho colaborativo delas foi traduzido para 12 idiomas e é amplamente recomendado por terapeutas por suas estruturas práticas, baseadas em TCC, para abordar padrões de pensamento autocríticos.

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