#109: Dr. Rutherford - Psychologist Discusses the Good, Bad and Ugly of Perfectionism

Does being a perfectionist stop you from connecting with your emotional side? Or does it stem from unresolved trauma? Well it depends on what type of perfectionism you are referring to, YES there are different types of perfectionists. This week's guest on Growth Island is an author, blogger, professor, Clinical Psychologist and has her own podcast. Dr. Margaret Rutherford holds a PhD. in Clinical Psychology, is a Adjunct Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, she has been having a private practice for more than 29 years, she is the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression” and runs her own podcast called “The Selfwork Podcast” In this episode we discuss: 👉 What is perfectionism and what are its types 👉 What are the traits of perfectionists 👉 How to deal with traumatic perfectionism 👉 The importance of self acceptance 👉 How to deal with anxious attachment 👉 And so much more… If you or someone you know is a perfectionist then you might want to check this episode out. Keynotes: 1:23 Dr. Margaret Rutherford’s journey to becoming a psychologist 4:40 Shifting focus to perfectionism 8:15 Types of perfectionist 10:32 How perfectionists can understand and work with their traits 15:37 Dealing with traumatic perfectionism 19:50 The importance of self acceptance 21:58 How to deal with anxious attachment as a result of a neglected childhood trauma 25:18 Where you can find Dr. Margaret Rutherford 26:27 Dr. Margaret Rutherford’s advice for a happy healthy and meaningful life Connect with Dr. Margaret Rutherford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmargaretrutherford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMargaretRutherford Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmargaretrutherford/ Resources Dr. Margaret Rutherford’s Website: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/ Perfectly hidden depression book: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/perfectlyhiddendepressionbook/ The Self worth Podcast: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/selfwork/