Perfectionism in Children and Young People

Posted Wednesday 03 July 2024 | David Cherry and Associates Pty. Ltd.

Perfectionism in children and adolescents-understanding it and steps towards managing it

This webinar is for health and welfare professionals working in the wider community as well as for teachers and others in education settings.

Perfectionism is common in children and adolescents and there is evidence to suggest that it is becoming more prevalent. Perfectionism, when it occurs in children and adolescents, can affect their well-being, relationship with others, their learning, and their ability to enjoy common, everyday experiences.

It is important for professionals working with children and young people to be able to recognise perfectionism when it occurs, understand the possible impact of perfectionism on children and young people, and be able to help the young person and their parents or carers take steps towards managing it.

This three-hour webinar will cover:

• the impact of perfectionism on children and young people
• common parenting practices that may contribute to perfectionism
• perfectionism and its association with common mental health difficulties
• how parents and carers can help their child
• supporting the perfectionistic child/young person in school.

The webinar will be highly interactive and participants will be encouraged to ask questions at any time.

Detailed notes will be provided.

The webinar will be run by David Cherry, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who has been working for over 40 years. David had a private practice as a psychologist for over 25 years during which time he worked extensively with children, young people, and their families as well as working with schools to help support children with behavioural, physical, emotional and/or learning difficulties.

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